Suquamish Tribal Youth to Throw Mariners First Pitch on May 3
Olympia, WA — A 12-year-old member of the Suquamish Tribe will be showing off her softball skills at the May 3 Mariners game where she will throw the ceremonial first pitch as part of an annual event during Foster Care Month.
Volunteers Support Young People in Juvenile Rehabilitation
From yoga to bible study to delivering birthday cakes, many of the programs at Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) facilities not only rely on volunteers for programming, but to also show young people that they have support in their communities.
Family Separation Rapid Response Team Publishes Final Report
The Family Separation Rapid Response Team has released its final report. This report marks the transition to the next phase of this work, which will continue under the Governor’s Immigration Subcabinet.
Q&A: State Auditor’s Office Audit Findings of DCYF Programs
The State Auditor’s Office (SAO) recently released its Financial Statements and Federal Single Audit, which reviewed federal funds used by state agencies, including the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).
Working Connections Child Care Program Updates Webinar
The 2026 legislative session included significant changes to Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) policy and rates to achieve cost savings in response to the state’s budget needs.
DCYF is hosting webinars to share updates on these changes, how they will be implemented, and their impact to providers who participate in WCCC.
Child Abuse Prevention Month Digital Media Kit Now Available
Child Welfare Leader Dedicates Nearly Four Decades to Social Work
Over the course of several decades, Dr. Joel Odimba has had every job you can imagine in the child welfare space. This June he will retire after more than 30 years of public service to the state of Washington. Odimba has not only changed the lives of the families he partnered with but left his mark on the child welfare system as a whole.
Unsung Heroes: Community Celebrates Advocates Helping Children and Families Thrive
Thanks to nominations from across the state, DCYF and Seattle’s Child recognized 28 parents, caregivers, and community members for Parent Recognition month this past February. All of the honorees were celebrated again as 140 Washingtonians gathered for the Unsung Hero Event on Feb. 26, 2026.
Gov. Ferguson Signs PreK Promise Account into Law, Enabling Public-Private Partnership to Expand Early Learning
Legislature, Ballmer Group, and Department of Children, Youth, and Families celebrate landmark legislation that will bring high-quality PreK to thousands of families
