Region 6 Port Townsend Office Closed July 23
DCYF’s Region 6 Port Townsend Office is closed Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to the public due to a facilities issue. Staff are available remotely via phone and email.
SR 18 Closure to Impact Echo Glen Visitors
Starting July 17, SR 18 near Echo Glen will be closed until 5:00 a.m. July 25. Staff, contractors, and visitors should expect delays and additional travel time when making plans to go to Echo Glen during the closure.
During this time, the Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will have alternate routes marked by detour signs.
Mount Vernon Office Closed to the Public on Monday, July 14
DCYF’s Region 3 Mount Vernon Office will remain closed to the public on Monday, July 14. Staff will be available remotely via phone and email.
WA State Makes it Easier for Relatives to Become Licensed Caregivers
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) launched new licensing standards that make it easier for relatives to become licensed caregivers, which provides additional supports to care for children and youth in foster care.
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 launches JR Family Communications Webpage
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) launched a new webpage for families and friends of those in juvenile rehabilitation (JR). The webpage will include family specific resources and communications to support the families of those in JR.
2025–27 State Budget Impacts on Early Learning
On May 20, 2025, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law the 2025–27 state operating budget that included challenging, responsive choices addressing the $16 billion deficit.
Graduates at JR Facilities Celebrated their Achievements
From GEDs to bachelor's degrees, young people at Juvenile Rehabilitation facilities across Washington state were celebrated for reaching educational milestones that will help them in future education and employment.
Reunification Month: A Series of Stories from Across the State
Across Washington state there are parents taking child development classes, going through substance use disorder treatment, and finding jobs, housing, and transportation to strengthen their skills and create an environment where they and their children can flourish.
