DCYF is looking for a child or youth to throw a ceremonial first pitch during this year's We Are Family Day on Sunday, May 12 at T-Mobile Park.

To be eligible, the child or youth must:

Washington State’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is guided by five agency values, one of which is inclusion. DCYF caregivers are encouraged to live this value by keeping children in their care connected to their family’s beliefs and culture.

Are you a child care provider that would like to learn more about the business side of child care? DCYF and Child Care Aware of WA are excited to partner and offer a webinar focused on the supports and resources available to Early Achievers participants. This webinar aims to help providers grow and strengthen their child care business, and will focus on: 

Register today for the 29th Children’s Justice Conference (CJC), hosted at the Spokane Convention Center on April 22 and 23.  

DCYF presents a webinar from 3-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, open to all County Lead Agency (CLA’s) and Direct DCYF-Contracted ESIT Provider Representatives, and related contractors.

To prevent the introduction of fentanyl and other substances into juvenile rehabilitation facilities, the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is taking on a multi-pronged approach, including implementing body and bag scanners at entrances, conducting wellness checks for youth, and staff training.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) will host a webinar from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, to provide updates on the 2024 Washington State Legislative Session. Attendees will hear updates on funding included for DCYF in the proposed House and Senate budgets, Agency Request Legislation, and other proposals affecting the agency.

DCYF has expanded the Language Access Services Team and team members have been hard at work drafting a Language Access Plan (LAP). The goal of the Plan is to promote equity and inclusion and offer language access services in a consistent manner across all DCYF divisions and offices. 

DCYF is proud to present the Pathways to Services Practice Guide for Infants and Toddlers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.