Students in Foster Care may not be excluded from in-person learning due to a lack of immunization records.

Families with a home study and a desire to adopt youth ages 12-17 from foster care who are invited to participate in a reverse matching event.

Do you know any siblings that are currently separated as a result of adoption, foster care or relative care?

Camp to Belong Washington reconnects siblings, strengthens ties and gives hope and happy memories at camp and other sibling reunification events. 

In order to ensure the health and safety of children, families, parents and caregivers, DCYF is providing this COVID-related guidance for travel considerations and approvals.  This memo serves as interim policy guidance related to policy 5800 – Travel and Transportation. 

This memo includes: 

Early learning and child care providers have spent the last year adjusting to a new way of providing care to the children and families in our communities, and we know it hasn't been easy. 

As we move forward as an agency eliminating racial disproportionalities and advancing racial equity, it’s important to continue supporting the voices of BIPOC youth and acknowledge their history as an embedded part of our community every day of the year.

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is seeking stories from families across the state to give county and state leaders valuable information to study and act on.

For Licensed Foster Parents, Kinship Caregivers, CPAs, Tribal Partners, and Community Organizations

Meet DCYF’s new Caregiver Recruitment and Retention Team!

• When: March 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Where: Zoom
(https://dcyf.zoom.us/j/85278065304?pwd=OWV3YzZ6NHVzSDNlTmovQmlHakw1Zz09)

Tribal ECEAP During COVID-19

Washington Tribal Nations are comprised of strong communities rooted in family, culture, and tradition.

Family Voice – Family Leadership – Family Advocacy

Family support staff at the four Neighborhood House ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) sites in Seattle connect families to a range of services and supports.