WA State Department of Children, Youth & Families

DCYF is an agency focused on the well-being of children, youth and families. We oversee early learning, juvenile rehabilitation, and child welfare programs.

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Check out these 10 places that children and youth can learn about tribal culture and history. Make sure to check their websites before visiting. #wadcyf

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When fathers are engaged, it leads to better outcomes for children and youth. Learn More at https://t.co/2hfeCDiOmo

Cuando padres se involucran en la vida de sus hijos, conduce mejores resultados para ellos. Obtenga más información en https://t.co/2hfeCDiOmo

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Sharing is caring! Know a parent who could use help with child care costs? Tag them or send this their way. For more information, visit: https://t.co/9pYF4srxj7
#childcare #wadcyf

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DCYF’s Region 6 Centralia Office will be closed on Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27 due to an ongoing facilities issue. Staff are available via phone or email. For questions, contact your caseworker. To report child abuse and neglect, call 1-866-829-2153.

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DCYF’s Region 6 Centralia Office closure has been extended through Friday, June 20, 2025. For information, visit https://t.co/09z02Fp8ON.
Staff are available remotely via phone and email. For questions, contact your caseworker. To report child abuse/neglect, call 866-829-2153.

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DCYF’s Region 6 Centralia Office is closed on Monday, June 16, 2025. Please note that staff are available remotely via phone and email. For information: https://t.co/1pxLDGe1ng

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Did you know? DCYF provides strengths-based parenting support to fathers, as part of the tribal fatherhood program in partnership with tribes and native-serving organizations.

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This week, DCYF welcomed the first cohort of young men to Harbor Heights, the state’s newest juvenile rehabilitation facility. Read the full press release here: https://t.co/d1IwmTLuAN

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DCYF’s Region 6 Centralia Office is closed on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Please note that staff are available remotely via phone and email. For information:
https://t.co/Eje764AF8k

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Help spread the word about free and low-cost child care! Check out DCYF’s Child Care Subsidy campaign toolkit to print and download free flyers and posters at https://t.co/9pYF4srxj7. Want to know if you’re eligible? Give us a call at 844-626-8687. #wadcyf #childcare

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Growing up in a rough neighborhood, without a father, and losing a best friend to gun violence, Harbor Heights Superintendent Kendrick Rochelle hopes to inspire young people by showing them that regardless of where they come from, there is always hope. https://t.co/NMHVWJA5dI

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On Thursday, May 29, DCYF held a press event at Harbor Heights, the state’s newest Juvenile Rehabilitation facility. Speakers included DCYF Secretary Tana Senn, DOC Secretary Tim Lang, and Harbor Heights Superintendent Ken Rochelle. Watch the video here: https://t.co/BPLyokFVpV

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Need help paying for child care? You may qualify for free or low-cost care through Washington’s Child Care Subsidy Program. Learn more and apply today at https://t.co/9pYF4sqZtz or call 844-626-8687.

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As we wrap up Foster Care Month, DCYF would like to thank everyone who joined We Are Family Day at T-Mobile Park this year. This event celebrates foster, kinship, and adoptive families. #Wadcyf #fostercaremonth #wearefamilyday2025
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Learn about the services and programs foster youth can access when they are transitioning out of care. #fosteryouth #waDCYF

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Calling all child care providers! Join us for our upcoming Provider Supports Subcommittee meeting on May 21. This is an advisory group that helps to shape issues impacting early learning, like licensing policy, subsidy rates, and family supports. For info: https://t.co/2SEZegTaR7

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Happy Provider Appreciation Day! Thank you to all our child care providers! #waDCYF #providerappreciationday

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Starting May 15, SR 18 near Echo Glen will be closed through May 21. Staff, contractors, and visitors should expect delays and additional travel time when making plans to go to Echo Glen during the closure. For information: https://t.co/0UwCDV6oUQ

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Today is Outdoor Classroom Day. In Washington, Outdoor Nature-Based Child Care lets children learn from a nature-based curriculum. To find out more, check out https://t.co/i3MqH64jqI #Outdoorclassroomday

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Do you serve Indigenous children and families? DCYF is looking for speakers for its annual Indigenous Children, Youth & Families virtual conference on Oct. 15-16, 2025. Submit your proposal by July 1 by visiting https://t.co/8wRYtBPsmD. #ICYF2025 #waDCYF