Young People Sail on a Wooden Viking Ship
Young people from three Community facilities sailed on a wooden Viking ship as part of a program focused on helping individuals transition from incarceration into the community through immersive outdoor experiences.
“I’ve never done anything like this before,” said one young person. “I felt like I was expanding my community with the people we had around us.”
Green Hill School Celebrates First Cohort to Earn Barber License
Five young people were part of the first cohort at Green Hill School to earn their barber license after passing their board exams earlier this month.
DCYF Celebrates Juvenile Rehabilitation Appreciation Month
Every July, Washington state honors the hard work of staff, volunteers, and partners that make a positive impact on the young people involved in juvenile rehabilitation (JR).
DCYF Data Shows Dramatic Decrease in Child Fatalities, Near Fatalities
A total of 7 critical incidents were reported in the first quarter of 2026.
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) released the latest critical incident data that shows a 63% decrease in child fatalities and near fatalities for those families that had previous child welfare involvement.
