Seahawks Players Visit Young People at Echo Glen
Hoping to learn more about Juvenile Rehabilitation and make a positive impact on the next generation, five Seahawks players spent their day off talking with young people at Echo Glen Children's Center.
DCYF, FareStart Partner to Provide Hospitality Training to Young People at Echo Glen
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) has partnered with the nonprofit FareStart to provide food and hospitality service training to young people at Echo Glen Children’s Center.
Echo Glen Librarian Recognized as WA State Library Employee of the Year
From summer reading programs, organizing a petting zoo, and putting together book recommendations, Librarian Jen Parker-Hass has positively impacted young people and staff at Echo Glen.
Last month, her dedication was recognized when she was awarded the 2024 Employee of the Year for the Library Division by the Office of the Secretary of State.
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Juvenile Rehabilitation
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Tribal Early Learning
DCYF supports early care and education programs that serve Tribal children ages birth to 5 years of age.
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Find information and resources for Tribal foster care.
Government-to-Government Relations
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DCYF, DOC Partner to Add Staffing at Green Hill
Following joint discussions around safety and security challenges resulting from overcrowding at Green Hill School, Gov. Jay Inslee directed the Department of Corrections (DOC) to send staff to Green Hill School to augment staffing levels.
DCYF Transfers 43 Young People with Adult Sentences to DOC to Address Security at Green Hill
This afternoon, the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) transferred 43 young people with adult sentences from Green Hill School to the Department of Corrections (DOC). The transfers are part of DCYF’s ongoing efforts to address safety concerns arising from the rapidly growing population at Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) facilities.
