DCYF’s Region 3 Mount Vernon Office will remain closed to the public on Monday, July 14. Staff will be available remotely via phone and email.

Updated July 7, 2025 at 9:50 a.m.

DCYF’s Region 6 Centralia Office will remain closed to the public the week of July 7-11 due to an ongoing facilities issue. Staff are available remotely via phone and email.

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) launched new licensing standards that make it easier for relatives to become licensed caregivers, which provides additional supports to care for children and youth in foster care.  

Every July, Washington State honors the hard work of staff, volunteers, and partners that make a positive impact on the young people involved in juvenile rehabilitation (JR).