The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) launched new licensing standards that make it easier for relatives to become licensed caregivers, which provides additional supports to care for children and youth in foster care.
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.
Updated June 30, 2025 at 11:50 a.m.
DCYF’s Region 6 Centralia Office will remain closed the week of June 30 through July 4 due to an ongoing facilities issue. Please note that staff are available remotely via phone and email.
Updated on April 30, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
DCYF has issued an all clear. Individuals can once again access the Richland DCYF Office.
Earlier this morning, DCYF issued a safety alert due to police activity outside the Richland DCYF office - located at 1661 Fowler St. The public was asked to stay away from the area.
In response to requests from communities, providers, and staff and with the support of recent legislation, DCYF is expanding access to fingerprinting services. Starting this week, DCYF will begin offering fingerprinting services in select rural offices to better serve caregivers and providers.
One of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families’ (DCYF) strategic goals is to “create a high-quality integrated Birth-8 system.”
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is pleased to announce that the Early Childhood Equity Grant application is now available.*
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DCYF has decided to pause the 2025 Community Child Care Conversations. Updates on in-person Conversations will be provided in late spring 2025 following the Legislative session.
A multi-sport athlete, choir member, and avid Seattle Mariners fan will be throwing the ceremonial first pitch during the April 27 Mariners game to celebrate Foster Care Month.
