Indian Child Welfare
Learn how DCYF works with Tribes to provide child welfare services to Indian children and families.
Tribal Relations
We help make sure services are high quality, respectful of Tribal culture, and provided in a timely way.
MERIT Workforce Registry
MERIT (Managed Education and Registry Information Tool) is DCYF’s online workforce registry and recording system for early learning professionals and Early Achievers participants.
In MERIT, early learning professionals:
Policy, Laws and Rules
Policy, laws, and rules as they relate to child welfare and early learning.
Office of Innovation, Alignment, and Accountability (OIAA)
Working to achieve the best possible results for the children and families of Washington.
Forms and Publications
Find the forms and publications used by DCYF.
Racial Equity and Social Justice
Valuing and respecting differences is vital in supporting and protecting families.
Practice Improvement
Discover what DCYF is doing to improve our practice and performance.
