DCYF Pauses Community Child Care Conversations
Read this full article in Español and Soomaali.
DCYF has decided to pause the 2025 Community Child Care Conversations. Updates on in-person Conversations will be provided in late spring 2025 following the Legislative session.
Foster Youth to Throw Ceremonial First Pitch at April 27 Mariners Game
A multi-sport athlete, choir member, and avid Seattle Mariners fan will be throwing the ceremonial first pitch during the April 27 Mariners game to celebrate Foster Care Month.
Permit to Construct Fence at Echo Glen Approved
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) will be meeting with contractors this month as the agency takes steps towards building a fence around the perimeter of Echo Glen Children’s Center in Snoqualmie.
DCYF Launches First Digital Media Kit for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Juvenile Rehabilitation Celebrates 29 years of Partnership with Evergreen State College
Juvenile Rehabilitation and Evergreen State College celebrated 29 years of partnership that has resulted in an estimated 500 young people obtaining college prep courses.
Attend DCYF's Statewide Active Efforts Virtual Resource Fair
DCYF’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) invites you to the Statewide Active Efforts Virtual Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Pinwheel Planting Tradition Brings Awareness to Child Abuse Prevention
DCYF staff will join families and advocates at the Capitol building on Friday, March 28 to plant thousands of silver and blue pinwheels as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
The annual Pinwheels for Prevention campaign is anticipated to attract hundreds to Olympia for the annual planting near the water fountain starting at 2 p.m.
Join the DCYF Mid-Session Legislative Update Webinar
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is hosting a webinar from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, to provide updates on the 2026 Legislative Session. You will hear updates on the funding included for DCYF in the proposed House and Senate budgets and other proposals affecting DCYF.
New Language Support Pages on DCYF Website
Language access support is now available on DCYF's website in 19 different languages. Visit DCYF's homepage and click on the globe icon at the top-left of your screen. Here, you can select from a list of languages, including English, Spanish, and Somali.
