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

Batter up! ⚾️ A young member of the Puyallup Tribe will throw out the ceremonial first pitch during the May 12 Seattle Mariners game to celebrate #FosterCareMonth . Read all about it here: content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/W…

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 welfare services. For more information, visit: dcyf.wa.gov/news/dcyf-part…

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. Visit dcyf.wa.gov/services/engag… for more information.
#fathers #parenting #award #wadcyf

Let's shatter the myth that #poverty equals neglect. Families need support to overcome challenges. Find resources on the #ChildAbusePreventionMonth campaign page to learn new way of doing things to strengthen families. #ThrivingFamilies buff.ly/4bFAKIe

During the month of April, we plant pinwheels in the capital to symbolize our commitment to preventing child abuse and supporting children's futures.
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#CAP2024 #Pinwheelforprevention #waDCYF

DCYF is excited to offer resources to help child care providers focus on the health of their business. Check out our new Child Care Business Supports webpage for more! dcyf.wa.gov/services/early…

In an effort to safely reduce the number of Black children and youth entering out-of-home care, DCYF has launched a Request for Proposals to expand culturally responsive & specific prevention services for Black and African American families in Washington.
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The April 2024 edition of the Early Care and Education Newsletter is now available to read. Check it out by visiting dcyf.wa.gov/news/dcyfs-ear….
#earlycare #education #childcare #resources #wadcyf

DCYF is excited to launch its much-awaited in-person Indian Child Welfare (ICW) Policy training beginning April 30. The training reviews the recent revisions that have been made to state ICW policies and procedures, anticipated to go live on July 1. Visit:
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DCYF joins more than 35 state, county, and tribal child-serving agencies in sharing information about best practices and protective factors to help families become more resilient as part of an effort to prevent abuse and neglect. Learn more: dcyf.wa.gov/services/child…

Friday, April 5 is #WearBlueDay , so get your blue on to make #GreatChildhoods happen! #CapMonth2024 #waDCYF

Nearly two dozen tribal-serving organizations, including 11 Tribal Nations, are receiving a total of $2.4 million in funds from DCYF to provide early learning programs to Tribal children. Read the full press release here: dcyf.wa.gov/news/dcyf-awar…

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month! To raise awareness, DCYF’s Strengthening Families Washington team is participating in the Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign. Learn more at dcyf.wa.gov/news/dcyf-reco….
#BuildingHopefulFutures #CAPMonth