2025–27 State Budget Impacts on Early Learning
On May 20, 2025, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law the 2025–27 state operating budget that included challenging, responsive choices addressing the $16 billion deficit.
DCYF ‘Engaging Father’ Award Presented to Grays Harbor County Resident
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) celebrated their third year of the Engaging Fathers Award this month by recognizing Charles Diggle, a father of three from Grays Harbor County.
Reunification Month: A Series of Stories from Across the State
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.
Echo Glen, Green Hill School Implements Clear Bag Policy
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.
