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).
Young People Obtain College Degrees at Green Hill
Five young people at Green Hill School obtained their college degree during an emotional and impactful graduation ceremony, held at the juvenile rehabilitation facility in Chehalis.
Mental and Behavioral Health Services Provided to Young People in Juvenile Rehabilitation
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national movement to raise awareness of individuals living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce stigma.
Young people in Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR), receive services and treatment focused on mental and behavioral health, including:
Volunteers Support Young People in Juvenile Rehabilitation
From yoga to bible study to delivering birthday cakes, many of the programs at Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) facilities not only rely on volunteers for programming, but to also show young people that they have support in their communities.
Media Statement: Green Hill Staff Report Contraband Incident to Local Law Enforcement
On Feb. 2, DCYF referred a case to local law enforcement involving a Green Hill employee and contraband.
DCYF Implements a New Process for JR Contractors
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) launched a new process to review contracts for services and programs at juvenile rehabilitation (JR) facilities to better serve young people and partners.
The process, which began Jan. 1, creates a fair, clear, and standard process that aligns with the way contracts are handled by the entire agency.
Echo Glen Receives Accreditation for Healthcare
Echo Glen has officially earned the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare accreditation for meeting or exceeding national health care standards.
The accreditation means Echo Glen staff are providing young people with the same or better medical, mental, dental, and vision services than they would receive in their communities.
DCYF Launches Webpage Focused on Youth Voice
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) launched a new webpage that highlights podcasts, videos, and other things that are created by or in partnership with young people in juvenile rehabilitation (JR).
Celebrating the Positives from 2025 (English | Español | Soomaali)
As we near the end of the year, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate some exciting accomplishments across DCYF that are positively impacting the children, youth, and families we serve.
In 2025, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families:
