You may have heard, COVID-19 cases are spiking and with the holidays around the corner, Gov. Jay Inslee made the tough decision this week to release additional orders that restrict gatherings, building occupancy and indoor activities.
Oakridge Community Facility is one of eight DCYF-operated least-restrictive community facilities. In these settings, young people gain community employment skills, strengthen family connections through enhanced visitation and attend school in the community.
In the small, close-knit community where Lake Quinault Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) provides services, health has remained a high priority throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) works diligently to improve the lives of young people that come into our care and prevent further trauma.
Join child welfare staff, court partners, caregivers and families in celebrating National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day.
In observance of National Native American Heritage Month, Boeing recently announced that it’s awarding a $45,000 grant to Mentor Washington’s Native American Career Connect STEM program. In partnership with the Nisqually Indian Tribe, this program increases Native American students' engagement and success in school through group mentorship and career exploration.
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is announcing a new funding opportunity for licensed child care providers to ensure a stable, functional and flexible child care system that supports providers and families throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vaiy was 14 years old when she entered Juvenile Rehabilitation. She attended school at Echo Glen Children's Center for two years, where she eventually took her GED test and passed on her first attempt. When Vaiy transferred to DCYF’s less restrictive Ridgeview Community Facility in 2019, she focused on finding a job in the community since she had already obtained her GED.
The Olympia School District Education Foundation (OSDEF) recently announced the addition of six new board members, including the Department of Children, Youth, and Families' (DCYF) Superintendent of Green Hill School, Jennifer Redman.
