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DCYF Community Correspondents will help families share their stories with DCYF, and also collaborate with DCYF and communities to improve systems and services based on family input. They receive funds for their time and effort. This paid opportunity is available for both individuals and organizations. Learn more and fill out the application here. Two trainings currently scheduled: Nov. 22, 1-3 p.m. and Nov. 23, 12-2 p.m.
 “Why do you want to be a DCYF Community Correspondent?”
“Everyone deserves to have their story heard. Storytelling is the key to empowering each other and that is what I want to do in my Community.”
“As an alumni of care, I personally understand the importance of spreading awareness about youth experience in care in hopes of creating positive change.”
“I wish to be a voice for Pakistani people and Muslims, who may not be aware of the amenities or options available to them.”
Want to get paid to help families share their stories? Become a DCYF Community Correspondent!
Share a story about how your family or a family you know navigated a challenging time.
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ECEAP Request for Applications Releasing Nov. 5: DCYF is releasing the ECEAP RFA for the 2022-23 contract year on Friday, Nov. 5. Current and potential ECEAP contractors are strongly encouraged to apply.
Here is some key information for this process:
- Applications are due Wednesday, Dec. 15, by 4 p.m.
- All RFA materials can be found on DCYF’s ECEAP Expansion webpage.
- A recorded applicant webinar is open and available to all interested applicants. This will orient participants to the RFA application process and provide time for applicants to take notes for questions that can be addressed through the ECEAP inbox at eceap@dcyf.wa.gov or during open office hours.
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Recorded Webinar will be posted on Nov. 5 on the ECEAP Expansion webpage.
For office hours and contact information see the latest ECEAP Newsletter.
Check here for opportunities specific to our SFL communities. Send more opportunities to joy.lile@dcyf.wa.gov.
Connect (Events)
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New 11/5: Mission Possible: Bringing Dads and Daughters Together. “Dads, you are the most important man in your daughter’s life because you’re the first man who loved her. Spokane Fatherhood Initiative invites dads and their daughters age 10 and up to this interactive, transformative workshop.” (Fee: $25, Nov. 11 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
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New 11/5: Two upcoming opportunities from The National Family Support Network. Nov. 10: An Overview of the Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support - This webinar will provide an overview of the nationally-adopted newly-revised version of the Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support. 17: Developing Family Resource Center Networks: Where Do We Start?
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New 11/5: RISE: Recovery-Impact-Support-Empower – Substance Use Disorder Training. “This interactive self-paced online course will guide the Home Visitor’s journey into enhanced understanding of Substance Use Disorder (SUD). While gaining foundational understanding, participants will learn to use that information to enhance, adapt, and integrate their home visiting skills to support families affected by Substance Use Disorder.” (Fee: $250, asynchronous online training)
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Bounty film screening from the Upstander Project. This film follows members of the Penobscot Nation as they explore the gruesome history of U.S. government-sanctioned killing of their ancestors, and the historical trauma and healing that has occurred since.
- The ACT Program from the UW Barnard Center for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health is a 15-month, community learning structured, professional development program designed for post-graduate (Masters or PsyD) licensed and license-eligible mental health professionals. It integrates diversity-informed practice principles based on the Diversity-Informed Tenets for Work with Infants, Children and Families to prepare clinicians to address the influences of systemic and structural inequities on the lives of infants, children and families, themselves, and their practice. Upcoming Open House events through January.
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Calm and Connected Toolkit from Emerging Wisdom helps participants tap into connection and co-regulation when working with youth. (Nov. 6, $45)
- The Dad Allies Initiative established a series of responsive community, provider, and dad focused events to build Washington State’s father-friendly capacity to support dads to become the fathers their children and families need them to be. These knowledge- and skill-building sessions with state and national presenters are held to strengthen our provider network to effectively engage and support fathers and father-figures. You can register for events and learn more here. Nov. 10: Dads 101: Fatherhood Engagement Best Practices.
- Cafés: Collaboration & Conversation - The FRIENDS National Center is inviting you to join us for the third session of our four-part series on Strengthening Parent Leadership. This session will focus on connecting with parents by hosting Community Cafés, Parent Cafés and Dad Cafés. (Nov. 15)
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Immigrant Families: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices. Hosted by the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group in partnership with the Migration Policy Institute and Ascend at the Aspen Institute, this four-part webinar series will unpack the nuts and bolts of creative strategies that nonprofit organizations have implemented to deliver 2Gen services to immigrant families, youth and children. (Nov. 10)
- Zero to Three Forum: Expanding Intentional and Protective Family Support and Engagement. “Family partnerships represent a shared relationship in which infant-family professionals commit to meaningfully engaging parents as they explore their approach to parenting and the unique relationship they share with their child. This forum will present strategies for discussing sensitive parenting issues as well as guidance on framing positive parenting practices so that they are both relevant and actionable for families.” Check out all of Zero to Three’s upcoming learning opportunities. (Nov. 16 &18)
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Zeroing in on Skeptics with Jonathan Metzl: Why Early Childhood Advocates Must Upend Zero-Sum Perceptions of Government Solutions. Metzl is a Tennessee physician and the author of the acclaimed book Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment is Killing America’s Heartland. He has done extensive research on voters who oppose health policies that would benefit them. Presented by the Alliance for Early Success. Reserve your spot here. (Nov. 17)
Learn (Educational Resources)
Innovate (News and New Insights)
Grow (Funding and Resources)
- The Department of Commerce is pleased to announce a new solicitation for projects. A total of $54 million is available for investment in the acquisition or rental of real property for rapid conversion into enhanced emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, permanent housing, youth housing, or shelter for people with extremely low incomes, as well as people experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, in Washington state. See the bulletin or the announcement materials. (Due Nov. 10)
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Grant opportunity for Community Based Organizations (CBOs) - The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) will open a new round of grants to non-profit Community-based Organizations (CBOs) using federal American rescue plan elementary and secondary school emergency relief (ESSER/ARP) funds. One of the four priority areas includes $3M for behavioral health supports that offer clinical services and social/emotional/behavioral support for students. (Due between Nov. 8 and 19)
- The Early Learning Facilities (ELF) program from the Washington State Department of Commerce aims to help Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) contractors and Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) providers to expand, remodel, purchase, or construct early learning facilities and classrooms necessary to support early learning opportunities for children from low-income households. (Pre-application due Nov. 16, final due Dec. 1)
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The Behavioral Health Facilities (BHF) program from the Washington State Department of Commerce program aims to support community providers in expanding and establishing new capacity for behavioral health services in communities. Commerce’s BHF program funding opportunities include: Competitive grants to eligible organizations; Direct appropriations from the Legislature. Informational webinar on 10/21.. (Pre-application due Nov. 16, final due Dec. 1)
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Housing Trust Fund NOFA #HFU-2021-04: The Washington State Department of Commerce is happy to announce a new solicitation for projects seeking capital funding to preserve affordable housing in the state Housing Trust Fund portfolio. Applications will be considered for existing Housing Trust Fund multifamily rental projects seeking preservation funding. (Due Dec. 31)
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