November 1 marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month (NAHM), which is celebrated every year to honor and celebrate the culture, traditions, history, and contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives. This celebration is an opportunity to educate ourselves and better understand the history of our nation and its people.

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DCYF was honored to attend Washington State’s 36th Annual Centennial Accord last week, where we witnessed a historic moment: Governor Ferguson's signing of an executive order designed to strengthen how Washington consults a

Although the current government shutdown is not directly impacting DCYF programs or services, many benefits accessed by the children, youth, and families we serve are affected. 

Washington children and families are accessing child care more than ever before.   

In June 2025, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) reported that more than 63,500 children received child care through the state’s Working Connections Child Care subsidy program, marking the first time the program has served that amount of children since 2010.