In 2015, the Washington State Legislature passed Senate Bill 5433 requiring that the Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State (or other tribally developed curriculum) be taught in all early learning and K-12 schools. 

DCYF is excited to announce the creation of two glossaries for Washington state’s Early Care and Education (ECE) field! The Spanish and Somali glossaries ensure early learning terminology is translated accurately and consistently.

The Children’s Justice Conference (CJC) is the largest child welfare-related conference in the Pacific Northwest and will be celebrating its 29th year this April 22 and 23 at the Spokane Convention Center.

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families Office of Tribal Relations is excited to share a funding opportunity to support Tribal children prenatal to five in early learning programs around Washington State.