The Parenting Sentencing Alternative, Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 6639, was enacted in June 2010.
DCYF’s Licensing Division receives many questions around what is appropriate information to share on social media regarding children and youth in care.
In recognition of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, it is important to highlight the most impactful recommendations beyond placing an infant to sleep on their back.
DCYF Secretary Ross Hunter will join Dr. Stephan Blanford, director of Children's Alliance, in a special conversation about advancing racial justice for Washington's children.
The virtual forum will take place Oct. 28, 2020, at 11:30 a.m.
Hunter and Blanford will also discuss what is at stake for children and youth in the upcoming legislative session.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Educational Service District (ESD) 112 worked quickly to assess the risks, determine the need for in-person care and develop and implement a plan to prioritize Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) care for the children of essential workers.
We are worried about young people aging out of foster care into a damaged economy with fewer job opportunities. It would be even more terrible if those youth were to lose their housing on top of that.
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) are pleased to announce the 13 organizations selected to receive a 100 Schools Initiative grant award.
My name is Lindsey. As we begin to plan our son Owen’s fourth birthday, I cannot help but to reflect on the journey. We learned prenatally that Owen had two genetic abnormalities. He spent more than 100 days in the Tacoma General Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and immediately began early intervention services.
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is waiving copayments for the months of October, November and December 2020 for families receiving Child Care Subsidies. Waiving copays allows eligible families to keep more of their income to meet other needs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
