The 2021 Legislative Session convenes virtually today, Jan. 11, and will last 105 days. While the unprecedented virtual structure presents many challenges, rest assured we will be hard at work communicating with lawmakers throughout the session.
The adoptions team out of the Mt. Vernon office successfully returned a legally free child to their biological parent, reinstating the father’s parental rights.
The youth came into care over a decade ago. Prior to the termination of parental rights, caseworkers did some Family Voluntary Services (FVS) work with the family.
January is National Mentoring Month, a time to celebrate mentors and the incredible impact they have on youth, while also raising awareness for the mentoring gap in the U.S.
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) works diligently to improve the lives of young people that come into our care and prevent additional trauma. Gov.
The Child Health and Education Tracking (CHET) process and report are designed to help caregivers and caseworkers meet the needs of children and youth as they come into care. The CHET process can identify areas of need or possible concerns that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Do you need a fun activity for you and your kids over winter break? Do you have clients who could use interactive activities for children and families served by DCYF?
DCYF’s Strengthening Families Washington team created a print at home activity packet.
Last year, Olympia’s Capital High School (CHS) head football coach, Terry Rose, attended Green Hill School’s (GHS) Pursuit for Change event.
As part of his Eagle Scout project, one Spokane youth chose to give back, focusing on youth who are involved with DCYF.
Working with Erik Larson, DCYF’s Home Finders supervisor in Region 2, and Joni Startin, a placement coordinator, Ben Smith came up with a project that worked for everyone and that would be approved by his scoutmaster.
Thank you for doing your part to support families, caring for children and youth, and continuing to keep our communities safe.
