Quality Early Learning: Interactions and Environment
“Push me! Higher!” Anyone who has visited a playground is familiar with the enthusiastic commands of young children as they enjoy a playground staple: the swings. Swings are a classic for a reason—not only are they fun, but they also play an important role in the physical, social-emotional, and even scientific development of young children.
Strengthening Connections Between Child Welfare and Early Learning
In restructuring early learning and child welfare services, the legislature seeks to build on the success of Washington’s early learning efforts to assure children most at risk of experiencing adversity are provided high quality early learning experiences.
Quality Early Learning: What It Is and Why It Matters
Warm and positive relationships between knowledgeable caregivers and young children are critical to child engagement. Along with good relationships are great environments—these are places where children’s curiosity is piqued, they can move and play, and they can be comfortable and relaxed.
Child and Family Services Review Update
The federal government is about to release the results of a review of how Washington handles child abuse and neglect cases. This is an assessment that no state “passes,” but it gives us a pretty clear idea of our strengths and what we need to improve. In a brilliant naming strategy, it’s called the “Child and Family Services Review,” or CFSR for short.
ALERT: DCYF Office Closures and Delays
Office Closures and Delays Update
Many DCYF facilities have resumed normal business operations Thursday, February 14, 2019. The following DCYF buildings are delaying opening or are closed:
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STREET ADDRESS A Message from Secretary Ross Hunter
February 7, 2019
February 6, 2019
Dear Stakeholder, Weather Conditions and Vancouver Office Updates
February 4, 2019
The National Weather Service informs of continued low temperatures and high confidence that snow/slush will refreeze tonight. Please be alert of changes in road conditions may impact tomorrow’s commute. The Department of Children, Youth and Families offices will be open for usual hours. Use caution as roadways, paths and sidewalks may be slippery. Vancouver Office Temporarily Closed
February 1, 2019
Update (4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1): The Vancouver office, located at 907 Harney St., will remain closed through Monday. We anticipate the office will reopen on Tuesday morning. Due to ongoing construction, the DCYF office in Vancouver, located at 907 Harney St., will remain closed today and is expected to reopen on Monday afternoon. Top
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