Are you a child care provider that would like to learn more about the business side of child care? DCYF and Child Care Aware of WA are excited to partner and offer a webinar focused on the supports and resources available to Early Achievers participants. This webinar aims to help providers grow and strengthen their child care business, and will focus on:
DCYF is proud to present the Pathways to Services Practice Guide for Infants and Toddlers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
DCYF is excited to announce the creation of two glossaries for Washington state’s Early Care and Education (ECE) field! The Spanish and Somali glossaries ensure early learning terminology is translated accurately and consistently.
The new year brings a handful of changes that will increase supports to families and protect children and youth. Here is a roundup of changes you will see in 2024:
Child care subsidy helps families pay for quality child care.
Families residing in Washington state may be eligible for Child Care Subsidy if their income is at or below 60% of the state Median Income (SMI) at application or 65% of SMI when reapplying.
A new legislative session began in January, and the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families is building upon our Fair Start for Kids Act momentum to create an increasingly integrated child care and early learning system from birth to age 8.
In an effort to increase accessibility to high-quality child care for children and youth in foster care and increase placement capacity throughout the state, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) now offer multi-licensing.
Resources for families with special child-care needs
No-cost and low-cost health-care premiums reach thousands