The Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) has two primary roles:

• Support the delivery of DCYF services that are of high quality and culturally sensitive.
• Ensure tribes can access DCYF services in a timely manner.

Our office coordinates, monitors, and assesses DCYF’s relationships with tribes and Recognized American Indian Organizations (RAIOs), working to enhance and improve government-to-government relationships. Our goal is to assist the collective needs of Tribal Governments and RAIOs to assure quality and comprehensive program service delivery in the areas of child welfare and early learning.

Resources

• Office of Tribal Relations Overview Booklet | Flyer
• Program Manager Contact List
• DCYF Offices & Regional Map
• Map of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes in Washington State

Funding Opportunities

Positive Indian Parenting 

DCYF is seeking bids from Federally Recognized Tribes, Recognized American Indian Organizations (RAIOs), and other Native Serving Organizations to deliver Positive Indian Parenting services. This opportunity aims to honor and uplift the strengths, cultural traditions, and parenting practices of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) families by expanding access to culturally responsive parenting supports. Through this effort, DCYF seeks to strengthen the quality and availability of culturally responsive and specific services for Native families and reduce the number of AI/AN children who enter out-of-home care.

To apply: Request for Qualifications and Quotations (RFQQ)

Deadline to apply: Jan. 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. PST