Young People Sail on a Wooden Viking Ship
Young people from three Community facilities sailed on a wooden Viking ship as part of a program focused on helping individuals transition from incarceration into the community through immersive outdoor experiences.
“I’ve never done anything like this before,” said one young person. “I felt like I was expanding my community with the people we had around us.”
Upcoming WCCC Updates Webinar for Child Care Providers
DCYF is hosting additional webinars to share implementation updates to Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) and the resources and supports available to providers who participate in WCCC. Providers are invited to join one of the following sessions at their convenience:
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).
DCYF Data Shows Dramatic Decrease in Child Fatalities, Near Fatalities
A total of 7 critical incidents were reported in the first quarter of 2026.
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) released the latest critical incident data that shows a 63% decrease in child fatalities and near fatalities for those families that had previous child welfare involvement.
Washington State Expands Access to Free Preschool (Spanish | Somali)
An additional 2,500 slots at 54 ECEAP sites added for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is adding approximately 2,500 slots to its Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) in the 2026-27 school year.
WA Foster Youth Celebrate High School Graduations
One hundred and seventy-three youth in foster care across Washington state were amongst this year’s graduating class who obtained their high school diploma or GED.
