A young member of the Puyallup Tribe will throw out the ceremonial first pitch during the May 12 Mariners game to celebrate Foster Care Month.

Niko, 8, was chosen to serve as DCYF's First Pitch Kid, an honor given to a child or youth in out-of-home care, as part of the We Are Family Day celebration at T-Mobile Park.

DCYF is proud to announce a new partnership with the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) to provide Indian Child We

Every May, the nation celebrates the dedicated and compassionate individuals who open their homes and hearts for children and youth in out-of-home care. 

Caregivers make it possible for dependent children and youth:

Do you know of a father that has worked hard to mend relationships, gain skills, and reunify with their child(ren)? We are looking for nominees like this for DCYF's Engaging Father Award. This award is meant to recognize fathers who have had a successful outcome with their child welfare case.

To be eligible, the father: