Navigating the Opioid Epidemic in Child Welfare
On Dec. 17, 2025, DCYF child welfare staff and leadership from across Washington state gathered to discuss the impact High Potency Synthetic Opioids (HPSO) are having on families and the child welfare system.
Celebrating the Positives from 2025 (English | Español | Soomaali)
As we near the end of the year, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate some exciting accomplishments across DCYF that are positively impacting the children, youth, and families we serve.
In 2025, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families:
2026 Governor’s Budget Webinar
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is hosting a webinar from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, to discuss the agency's 2026 budget investments.
Mount Vernon Office Closed on Friday, Dec. 12
Updated on Dec. 12, 2025.
Due to inclement weather, the DCYF Mount Vernon office, located at 900 E College Way Ste 200, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273 will remain closed on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.
