Across Washington state there are parents taking child development classes, going through substance use disorder treatment, and finding jobs, housing, and transportation to strengthen their skills and create an environment where they and their children can flourish. 

Starting this month, a clear bag policy will start to be implemented at Echo Glen and Green Hill School as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety and security at juvenile rehabilitation facilities. 

The switch to clear bags will require staff, volunteers, and anyone entering secure facilities to use clear bags.

Many families living in Washington state qualify for free or low-cost child care, but they may not know about it. You can help by sharing information with parents, caregivers, and your community.

The Washington state Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) has put together a toolkit with ready-to-use materials that make spreading the word easy! 

Growing up in a rough neighborhood, without a father, and losing a best friend to gun violence, Harbor Heights Superintendent Kendrick ‘Ken’ Rochelle hopes to inspire young people by showing them that regardless of where they come from, there is always hope.