December 23, 2024
DCYF is currently accepting nominations for outstanding parents, grandparents, kinship caregivers, foster parents, and community members, providing direct care to children, as part of its annual Unsung Hero Awards.
For the past 13 years, DCYF has recognized caregivers who exemplify one or more of the five protective factors known to help reduce child abuse and neglect:
- Parental Resilience
- Social Connections
- Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development
- Social and Emotional Competence of Children
- Concrete Supports in Times of Need
Twenty-eight nominees from across Washington state will be selected and recognized at a Parent Recognition Month banquet in February.
The nomination deadline is Jan. 3, 2025.
To nominate, you can complete the form and email your nomination to strengtheningfamilies@dcyf.wa.gov.
