As of 1 p.m. on Friday, May 15, all licensed child care providers serving children can apply for funding to support their business needs and expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding is available on a first come, first serve basis, so we encourage you to apply early.
How to apply:
Today is National Provider Appreciation Day, and the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families wants to recognize the child care providers, teachers and other educators of young children all across our state.
You deserve a big “thank you” for the dedication, commitment and compassion you show day in and day out.
“This painting is about how I kinda, sorta found who I am. For a while I was confused as to who I was, and then I found out that it isn’t something that is predetermined. I realized that the person I am is up to me. With that, I decided I want to be good, kind, supportive, loving and loyal.
Earlier this year, Shane Guevara, a foster youth from Orting, was chosen to throw the first pitch at the Mariners’ “We Are Family Day” but after Covid-19 restrictions postponed the event, his community decided to recognize him on their baseball field.
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) recently created a resource guide – available in English and Spanish – to help parents and caregivers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
In support of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) at the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) continues to provide vital services and supports to families with young children across Washington.
During this COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been asked to follow Washington State’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, which has led to the closures of schools, dental offices, courtrooms and has even changed the way DCYF interacts with families.
The young women at Ridgeview Community Facility in Yakima have generously sewn nearly 200 masks for their neighbors in need. The masks are in particularly high demand at a local nursing home heavily impacted by the COVID-19 virus.
“We just took over and dropped off masks for them outside. They called and asked us to make them more,” said Ridgeview Administrator LeeAnn Delk.
