Policy, Laws, and Rules

Memos

Current Memos

Archived Memos

Policies and Procedures 

DCYF's policies and procedures are being restructured. The policies and procedures are being separated and transitioned to new templates. DCYF is in the process of adding procedures next to the corresponding policies.  

While this work is being completed, if you would like to view a procedure that has not yet been posted, please make a request to our public disclosure team at dcyf.publicdisclosure@dcyf.wa.gov. 

Administrative

6.04 - Supporting LGBTQIA+ Individuals

11.21 - Ethics and Employee Conduct

13.01 - Use and Destruction of Health Care Information 

13.04 - Protecting Privacy and Confidential Information

Indian Child Welfare

Indian Child Welfare Policies and Procedures

Archived Indian Child Welfare Policies

Child Welfare Division

Child Welfare Policies and Procedures

Archived Child Welfare Policy Manuals

Juvenile Rehabilitation Division

Juvenile Rehabilitation Policies

Licensing Division

Child Care Licensing Policies

Foster Care Policies

Archived Licensing Division Policies

DCYF Policy and Procedure Definitions

View definitions

Supplier Diversity

Enterprise Services Policy – Supplier Diversity

Supplier Diversity Forecasted Needs Report