DCYF Recognizes SUID Prevention Month with Focus on Safe Sleep
October is Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) Prevention Month, and the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is joining organizations across the country in raising awareness about safe sleep practices and steps families and caregivers can take to reduce sleep-related risks for infants.
Community Facility Held Fifth Annual Suicide Prevention Event
On Sept. 30, Canyon View, Parke Creek, and Sunrise community facilities came together for their annual suicide awareness and prevention event.
This event, hosted by Canyon View, began with a guest speaker who shared a presentation on recognizing signs of suicidal thoughts, suicide prevention, and how to be there for someone who is struggling.
Updated Subsidy Billing for Child Care Centers Training
Training is now available to help child care centers prepare for the Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) subsidy billing rule changes that went into effect on Oct. 1, 2026. We encourage providers to access the training that works best for their schedule.
Online Training
Watch a Day in the Life of a Child and Family Welfare Services Caseworker
The next installment of DCYF's “Day in the Life” video series follows Stephanie McCardle during her day as a Child and Family Welfare Services (CFWS) Caseworker.
CFWS caseworkers support families throughout the life of their child welfare case providing health and safety visits, connecting families with resources, sharing updates during court hearings etc.
October is Youth Justice Action Month
October is Youth Justice Action Month. This month serves as an opportunity to build awareness, inspire action, and amplify youth voices to help understand the justice system's impact on them.
Recognizing Indigenous People's Day
Join DCYF in recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, Oct. 12. Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognizes that Native people are the first inhabitants of the Americas, including the lands that later became the United States. Falling on the same day as Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day encourages Americans to rethink and reevaluate our nation’s history.
DCYF Comments on Proposed Rule on Head Start
The following letter was submitted by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in response to the proposed rule changes for Head Start:
Dear Federal Partners,
2027 Unsung Hero Award Nominations Now Open! (Espanol | Somali)
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is now accepting Unsung Hero Award nominations for 2027!
DCYF Receives $200K to Help Expedite Foster Care Placements
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) was one of only 14 child welfare jurisdictions across the nation to be awarded a grant from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to streamline the placement process for kin, foster families, and prospective adoptive parents.
