DCYF Secretary, Staff Recognized by Coordinated Care
For the past 10 years, Coordinated Care has partnered with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to ensure that children and youth in foster care have access to reliable health care.
DCYF Statement on Recent Settlement Agreement
The following is DCYF's agency statement in response to the Degross v. Senn settlement agreement:
New Webpage for Working Connections Child Care 2026 Legislative Updates
During the 2026 legislative session, SHB 2689 was passed which includes some changes to the Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) subsidy program. Changes include:
Celebrating Outdoor Nature-based Learning
This year we celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day on May 21st. This is a great time to appreciate the incredible learning that takes place in the great outdoors.
Maintaining Your Child Care License
Did you know? Child care providers can now submit Annual Compliance forms online through the WA Compass Provider Portal!
Follow these 3 steps every year to maintain your child care license:
Note: All of these must be done 30 days before your license anniversary date.
DCYF Celebrates Provider Appreciation Day
Governor Ferguson signed a proclamation declaring May 8, 2026 as Provider Appreciation Day! In recognition, DCYF would like to take a moment to celebrate the important work that our early learning and child care providers do each and every day.
Positive Indian Parenting: New Promotional Materials and Train-the-Trainer Course
Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) is a program for parents involved in the child welfare system that honors traditional Indigenous ways of raising children.
Licensed and Unlicensed Child Care FAQ
DCYF has created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document for anyone who is thinking about providing child care or wants to learn more about DCYF licensing requirements. The FAQ explains the rules about child care licensing in Washington state.
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