Washington is now the first in the nation to permanently license outdoor, nature-based child care for preschool and school-age children under a new law signed by Gov. Jay Inslee.
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is recruiting for our Parent Advisory Group (PAG). The PAG is made up of parents and family caregivers of children (birth through nine years old) and functions as a sounding board for decisions, ideas, and questions.
In October 2020, the Strengthening Families Washington team at the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) established a partnership with the F.I.R.S.T.
Washington Tribal Nations are comprised of strong communities rooted in family, culture, and tradition.