Data Source: DCYF. (December 2024). [July 2013-June 2024]. FamLink
Notes:
- “Children” are defined as age 0-17.
- The population for all placement-related measures includes children in DCYF’s Placement and Care Authority (PCA) who are placed out-of-home or on a Trial Return Home, unless otherwise stated in the measure notes.
- Measures in this dashboard are calculated for the state fiscal year and will differ from those reported elsewhere for the federal fiscal year.
- WSRDAC/M Reporting Standard: Yes; All charts display race/ethnicity using the WSRDAC/M standard. American Indian/Alaska Native is combined with American Indian/Alaska Native, Multiracial. Black/African American is combined with Black/African American, Multiracial. Asian/Pacific Islander is combined with Asian/Pacific Islander, Multiracial. For detailed information on the WSRDAC/M standard for reporting race/ethnicity, see Using Data in DCYF to Advance Racial Equity.
Suggested Citation: Chen, P., & Villwock, M. (2024). Child Welfare Agency Performance Report, State Fiscal Year 2014-2024. Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Office of Innovation, Alignment, and Accountability. Olympia, WA.
Questions? For questions about the dashboard or underlying data, email oiaa@dcyf.wa.gov.