By the end of 2021, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) distributed $259,706,250 to 4,319 child care and early learning providers across Washington State. These funds support, stabilize, and strengthen the diverse early learning workforce in a way that rebuilds a stronger child care system and expands access to affordable, high-quality care for all families.

Linking CPS-Involved Families to Early Learning and Family Support Programs

One of DCYF's critical tasks is to strengthen the linkages between our state's child welfare and early learning systems.

January is National Mentoring Month – a month dedicated to celebrating mentors and their positive influence on young people. Youth who have mentors experience many benefits. They are more likely to enroll in college and less likely to drink or do drugs.

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.