As part of DCYF’s Strategic and Racial Equity Plan, the agency forms strategic partnerships to successfully transition youth into adulthood. A successful transition prepares youth for independence through education, employment, life skills, strong relationships, and more.
By the end of 2021, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) distributed $259,706,250 to 4,319 child care and early learning providers across Washington State. These funds support, stabilize, and strengthen the diverse early learning workforce in a way that rebuilds a stronger child care system and expands access to affordable, high-quality care for all families.
One of DCYF's critical tasks is to strengthen the linkages between our state's child welfare and early learning systems.
January is National Mentoring Month – a month dedicated to celebrating mentors and their positive influence on young people. Youth who have mentors experience many benefits. They are more likely to enroll in college and less likely to drink or do drugs.
The outcomes on record for youth experiencing incarceration in Washington reflect the lowest graduation rates of any other student population. The needs of students in Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) are complex. They require more intensive services to achieve positive outcomes, making quality education a critical need for this group of students.
We’re excited to share that Results for America featured DCYF’s Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) initiative as a leading example of Results-Focused Contracting in Washington.
DCYF's incredible Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) staff are going above and beyond to infuse cheer and create a warm and festive environment for our young people this holiday season.
