The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) launched a new webpage that highlights podcasts, videos, and other things that are created by or in partnership with young people in juvenile rehabilitation (JR).  

On Dec. 17, 2025, DCYF child welfare staff and leadership from across Washington state gathered to discuss the impact High Potency Synthetic Opioids (HPSO) are having on families and the child welfare system.

As we near the end of the year, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate some exciting accomplishments across DCYF that are positively impacting the children, youth, and families we serve.

In 2025, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families:

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is hosting a webinar from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, to discuss the agency's 2026 budget investments.

Updated on Dec. 12, 2025. 

Due to inclement weather, the DCYF Mount Vernon office, located at 900 E College Way Ste 200, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273 will remain closed on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. 

All state-run juvenile rehabilitation facilities will be using a behavior management system that will outline the consequences for breaking rules.  

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) began implementing this system at its secure facilities earlier this year and will now expand to community facilities.  

Young people from Green Hill School celebrated Native American heritage during their Annual Powwow, a cultural celebration filled with music and dance. 

Inspired by veterans, a group of young men at Green Hill School planned a concert for staff and family members that served. 

“Honoring our vets in this day and age isn’t what it used to be, and they only have one day of appreciation. But we want to make this day count,” said one young man.

Communities across Washington are celebrating the adoption of children and youth out of foster care during special ceremonies this month, as they join the nation in celebrating Adoption Day.

Since Jan. 1, 2025, more than 400 children and youth have been adopted in Washington state. This month, dozens of families will finalize their adoption in courthouses, from Seattle to Spokane.