When Forks resident Kailey Sallee, 5, learned that some children who come into care sometimes can’t bring their belongings, she felt she needed to do something.

She spoke with her mom and created a list of things she thought kids would need or like.

Home Visiting programs in the Home Visiting Services Account (HVSA) recently got a chance for a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) deep dive. DCYF-funded home visiting programs from across the state, came together at the fall All HVSA meeting in SeaTac for a full-day meeting that included an emphasis on CQI work.

Are you interested in starting or expanding Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) services? The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) has released the Request for Application (RFA) for ECEAP Expansion for 2020-21.

Last week, Secretary Ross Hunter and DCYF staff, joined families at the King County Courthouse to celebrate 38 adoptions for National Adoption Day.