Seattle Seahawks Players Visit Echo Glen for a Holiday Event

Decorating cookies
January 15, 2025

Seahawks players once again surprised young people by spending the day at Echo Glen Children’s Center.  

Tyler Mabry, DK Metcalf, and Noah Fant kept their promise visited Echo Glen Children's Center for holiday festivities marking the second time they visited the facility, sponsored by UPower which provides recreational opportunities at Echo Glen.  

DCYF Prepares for its First Transition in Leadership Since the Agency’s Creation

photo of three leadership members talking while sitting together
January 13, 2025

Caseworkers, juvenile rehabilitation staff, and licensors were among the 1,400 staff who tuned into the unofficial handoff between Secretary Ross Hunter and Rep. Tana Senn, who is set to lead the Department of Children, Youth, and Families on Jan. 15. 

Senn began by thanking Secretary Hunter and letting staff know she looks forward to working with everyone. 

Join the 2025 Governor’s Budget Webinar: DCYF Investments

Women attending a meeting online.
January 2, 2025

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is hosting a webinar from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 to discuss the agency's 2025 budget investments. Join the webinar to hear about DCYF's investments in the 2025-2027 Governor’s budget and learn about proposed funding levels for DCYF, including our 2025 Legislative Session requests.