DCYF ‘Engaging Father’ Award Presented to Grays Harbor County Resident
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) celebrated their third year of the Engaging Fathers Award this month by recognizing Charles Diggle, a father of three from Grays Harbor County.
Region 6 Centralia Office Closed to the Public
Updated Aug. 9, 2025
DCYF’s Region 6 Centralia Office will remain closed to the public until further notice due to an ongoing facilities issue. Staff are available remotely via phone and email.
Echo Glen, Green Hill School Implements Clear Bag Policy
Starting this month, a clear bag policy will start to be implemented at Echo Glen and Green Hill School as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety and security at juvenile rehabilitation facilities.
The switch to clear bags will require staff, volunteers, and anyone entering secure facilities to use clear bags.
Spread the Word About Free & Low-Cost Child Care
Many families living in Washington state qualify for free or low-cost child care, but they may not know about it. You can help by sharing information with parents, caregivers, and your community.
The Washington state Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) has put together a toolkit with ready-to-use materials that make spreading the word easy!
Harbor Heights Superintendent Hopes to Inspire Young People at New JR Facility
Growing up in a rough neighborhood, without a father, and losing a best friend to gun violence, Harbor Heights Superintendent Kendrick ‘Ken’ Rochelle hopes to inspire young people by showing them that regardless of where they come from, there is always hope.
Need Help Paying for Child Care?
You may qualify for free or low-cost child care through Washington state’s Working Connections Child Care Subsidy program. It’s available to more families than ever, and signing up is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
If you qualify, you’ll pay no more than $165 a month. Some families pay nothing at all!
Join the Early Learning Provider Supports Subcommittee
Attention Washington State Child Care Providers!
Outdoor Nature-Based Child Care Offers Children a ‘Magical’ Place to Learn
Across three-acres of farmland in Issaquah—featuring endless muddy puddles, trails, and towering trees—children ages 2-6 attending Forest Friends Preschool (FFP) learn about the boundless world around them through outside, imaginative play, featuring cows, sheep, and even alpacas.
UPDATE SR 18 Closure to Impact Echo Glen Visitors
Starting May 29, SR 18 near Echo Glen will be closed through June 4. 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.
