DCYF and the Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence have signed a new agreement, which supports the launch of the Caregiver Retention, Education, and Support (CaRES)
Due to covid restrictions, several DCYF offices around the state are in need of locations to conduct family time visits. If you are aware of
Ross Hunter (Secretary of DCYF) has published a piece on his own blog promising that despite the new federal rules allowing discrimination by agencies, it
With the COVID-19 pandemic looming over the nation, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee issued a proclamation today to protect young adults in foster care, implementing the
On January 21, 2021 the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Oversight Board will be meeting online from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. See the Board website
An announcement from DCYF by email:Following last week’s message about the COVID-19 vaccine phases, we know many of you are wondering if DCYF will require
DCYF has received several questions regarding the CARES Act Grant, and put together a list of frequently asked questions to provide additional clarity: Does everyone
The state legislative session for 2021 opened today in Olympia, and the first order of business was setting up rules to run the remainder of
Licensed foster parents in WA should have received an email from DCYF today announcing a one-time grant that will be paid within the next week.
Bulletin from DCYF: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WADEL/bulletins/2b4b5dc With the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine currently happening across the state based on guidance set by the Department of Health,
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families has proposed new procedural rules that explain how to apply for a certificate of parental improvement as well
May 5: a general video update from Ross Hunter, Secretary of DCYF Reduced availability of respite For the duration of the covid-19 crisis, families cannot
