The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) has updated its Mandatory Reporter training to highlight the distinction between families in need of support versus child abuse and neglect, and the importance of connecting those families to resources.

In 2021, the Washington State Legislature passed House Bill 1227 — the Keeping Families Together Act. The intent of the act was to safely reduce the number of children placed into foster care, reduce racial disproportionality in the child welfare system, and support relatives to take care of children when they must be placed out of home in order to protect their safety. 

After nearly 2.5 years in foster care, Logan said yes to his forever family during a National Adoption Day celebration at Yakima County Superior Court.

Young people at Echo Glen Children’s Center experienced music from the Seattle Symphony during a special performance that brought classical sounds to the juvenile rehabilitation facility. 

A podcast series focused on young people in juvenile rehabilitation, the programs they participate in, and the staff that support them was launched last week by The Bridge Music Project in partnership with the Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).

DCYF is investing funding in fatherhood support programs for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) fathers and father figures. The intent of this initiative is to build capacity to support fathers, leading to increasing family strengths, enhancing child development, and reducing the likelihood of abuse and neglect. 

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.

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. 

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.