DCYF Wants Feedback on Language Access Plan
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.
Now Available: Pathways to Services for Infants and Toddlers Who Are DHH
DCYF is proud to present the Pathways to Services Practice Guide for Infants and Toddlers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Spanish and Somali Glossaries Now Available!
DCYF is excited to announce the creation of two glossaries for Washington state’s Early Care and Education (ECE) field! The Spanish and Somali glossaries ensure early learning terminology is translated accurately and consistently.
Engaging Fathers
Providing resources and information that will empower fathers with children in the child welfare system.
Family Home Provider July 2022 Cost of Care Rate Enhancement
Dear Licensed Family Home Child Care Provider,
In accordance with the latest collective bargaining agreement with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 925, licensed family home providers will receive a monthly cost of care rate enhancement of $2,000 for each service month they are eligible beginning July 2022 and ending June 2023. Providers are eligible for this cost of care rate enhancement when the provider has received a child care subsidy base payment:
Child Care Center Subsidy Base Rates Increase Beginning July 1, 2022
Dear Licensed Center Provider,
The Washington State Legislature has increased licensed child care center subsidy base rates 16% beginning July 1, 2022.
DCYF will update authorizations automatically. July invoices will reflect these changes.
The new half-day and full-day rates beginning July 1, 2022, are:
Subsidy Base Rate Increase for Family, Friend, and Neighbor Providers Beginning July 1, 2022
Dear Family, Friend, and Neighbor Provider,
In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 925, beginning on July 1, 2022, the child care subsidy base rate for Family, Friends, and Neighbor providers will increase to $3 per child per hour.
DCYF will update authorizations automatically. July invoices will reflect these changes.
If you have any questions, please call 1-800-394-4571 or email providerhelp@dcyf.wa.gov.
FFN Authorization Changes for School-Age Children Effective July 2022
Dear Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) Providers,
On July 1, 2022, FFN authorizations for school-age children will not change. You may claim up to 115 contingency hours in June, July, and August. The contingency hours are available so you can claim for the time the children are in care during the summer. During the school year, monthly contingency hours reduce to 35-70 hours per month.
Family Home Authorization Changes for School-Age Children Effective July 2022
Dear Licensed Family Home Providers,
Effective July 2022, authorizations for children attending licensed family home child care will change as they do each school year.
Center Authorization Changes for School-Age Children Effective July 2022
Dear Child Care Center Providers,
Effective July 2022, authorizations for children attending child care centers will change as they do each school year.
