Subsidy Rate Increase for Child Care Centers
The Washington State Legislature passed HB 2689 which updates child care center subsidy rates starting July 1, 2026. Rates will be set at the 85th percentile based on the most recent market rate survey published before May 20, 2025.
Starting July 1, 2026, providers will be paid based on the region where they are located:
DCYF Secretary, Staff Recognized by Coordinated Care
For the past 10 years, Coordinated Care has partnered with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to ensure that children and youth in foster care have access to reliable health care.
DCYF Statement on Recent Settlement Agreement
The following is DCYF's agency statement in response to the Degross v. Senn settlement agreement:
Celebrating Outdoor Nature-based Learning
This year we celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day on May 21st. This is a great time to appreciate the incredible learning that takes place in the great outdoors.
