 Third Annual Virtual Indigenous Children, Youth & Families Conference is Aug. 10 to 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. pacific standard time. The event is free. If you need language access services (particularly ASL or other language
interpreting, document translation, closed captioning or other assistance),
please email dcyf.tribalrelations@dcyf.wa.gov attention: Language Access
Service IMMEDIATELY so that we can make those arrangements for you.
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Members of The Office of Tribal Relations congratulate Tleena Ives, Director, Office of Tribal Relations, for completing her Masters Degree while parenting, grandparenting, and working full time.
We know it’s been a difficult road and we are so proud of your accomplishment.
Way to go Tleena!
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 The Exploring Wellness in the Native Community webinar is May 25, 2022 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Exploring Wellness in the Native Community
May 25, 2022 | 2 to 4 p.m. | Webinar | Register Here
As part of Mental Health Awareness month, Cowlitz Tribal Mental Health staff will discuss topics covering how the Native community explores wellness. As a foundation of understanding the approach to mental health treatment and helping Native families find balance, the history of trauma and its impacts will be discussed.
 The Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) is now accepting applications for the Washington Youth Arts Leadership (WAYAL) Program. Applications due May 31, 2022 by 5 p.m. pacific standard time.
Student Arts Leadership Opportunity
Applications due May 31, 2022 by 5 p.m. PST | Apply here
The Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) is now accepting applications for the Washington Youth Arts Leadership (WAYAL) Program. The WAYAL Program is a yearly cohort of youth and young adults (ages 16-19) from across Washington State. WAYAL leaders work with the Arts in Education team at ArtsWA to communicate the important role of arts education in their communities. Find more details and the submission guidelines here.
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship | Career & Technical
Applications due June 5, 2022 | Apply here
The Career and Technical Scholarship (CTS) application is now open for fall quarter. Know a student interested in pursuing an associate degree, certificate, or apprenticeship in a trade, STEM or health care field? This is a life-changing scholarship that can only benefit those who apply.
Check out the promotional materials webpage.
Child Care Policy Research Partnership Grants
Applications due June 10, 2022 | Grant website
This grant program supports new research and evaluation activities developed and conducted through partnerships between child care and development fund lead agencies in states, territories, and Tribes, including researchers from institutions of higher education, research organizations, and other eligible organizations.
Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success
Applications due June 13, 2022 | Notice of Funding webpage
The purpose of this grant program is to help reduce the onset and progression of substance misuse and its related problems by supporting the development and delivery of state and community substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion services. Eligible applicants are domestic public and private nonprofit entities, which may include but is not limited to states, territories, jurisdictions, communities, community-based organizations, federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations.
Now Open: Child Care Complex Needs Fund Application
Application closes June 21, 2022 | DCYF Child Care Complex Needs Fund webpage
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is pleased to announce that the Child Care Complex Needs Fund application is now available. Open licensed and certified child care providers can apply for the Child Care Complex Needs Fund in the WA Compass Provider Portal.
Before applying, all child care providers must have a WA Compass Provider Portal account to access the Child Care Complex Needs Fund application. For more information about this grant, including frequently asked questions, informational webinars, and contact information for technical assistance, please visit the DCYF Child Care Complex Needs Fund webpage.
If you have questions about the application, the timeline of the funding, or other questions specific to the Child Care Complex Needs Fund, email dcyf.childcaregrants@dcyf.wa.gov.
American Indian and Native Hawaiian Non-Profit Child Care Grants
Applications due by June 24, 2022 | Grant website
The Office of Child Care is pleased to solicit applications for two notices of funding opportunities – the Native Hawaiian Non-Profit Organization Child Care Grant and American Indian and the Native Hawaiian Non-Profit Organization Child Care Grant. The purpose of these grants is to provide child care services to Native Hawaiian and/or American Tribal youths who are not currently receiving child care services funded by other Child Care and Development Fund formula grants.
Tribal Home Visiting Funding Opportunity
Application and Budget Template due June 30, 2022 | DCYF HV Funding Opportunities webpage
This funding opportunity is intended to increase the number of tribal communities funded by the Home Visiting Services Account by approximately 50 families through a competitive-award process. Total funding available is $480,000. Applications may not exceed $240,000 per proposal.
This funding opportunity requires:
Participate in the Tribal Early Learning Initiative Collaborative
Statement of Interest and Statement of Commitment due July 1, 2022 | ACF webpage
The Administration for Children and Families is launching a new Tribal Early Learning Initiative (TELI) effort. This effort is being implemented in response to feedback from Tribes in nation-to-nation consultation that they would like additional support and resources to better coordinate their early childhood programs, including Head Start, child care, and home visiting programs. Tribes are invited, via the Tribal CCDF lead agency, to submit a Statement of Interest to participate in the TELI Collaborative, along with a Statement of Commitment from the early childhood program partners participating in the Tribe’s TELI effort.
Reentry Workshop for Washington State Tribes
May 31 to June 2, 2022 | Virtual | Register here
The American Parole and Probation Association, in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Washington State Department of Corrections, is hosting the 2022 Virtual Tribal Intergovernmental Reentry Workshop for Washington State Tribes. Save the date.
Tribal Relations Trainings
June 9 and July 21, 2022 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST | Training webpage
Learn proven approaches to the five major tribal relations topics: Cultural Awareness, Tribal Engagement, Tribal Consultation, Negotiating with Tribes, and Tribal Workforce Development. Join live online trainings in June and July with Robert Harper, JD, MA, MA.
Talking Circle: Trauma and Human Trafficking in Tribal Communities
June 9, 2022 | noon to 1:30 p.m. PST | Webinar | Register
Intergenerational and historical trauma have existed for hundreds of years within tribal communities. Understanding this history, as well as the impact of complex trauma on survivors of human trafficking, is critical to supporting their healing process. Join American Indian and Alaska Native panelists as they offer insight and answer participant questions on recognizing and addressing trauma from a human-trafficked survivor's experience.
Eastern Oregon Teacher Academy
June 21-25, 2022 | Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, Ore. | Register here
The Eastern Oregon Teacher Academy at Eastern Oregon University, sponsored by The College of Education, aims to graduate the brightest high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Opportunities also exist for current paraprofessionals in the field to participate. All participants will have the chance to earn EOU credit.
National Research Conference on Early Childhood 2022
June 27-29, 2022 | Virtual | Register here
Registration is now open for the Administration for Children and Families’ National Research Conference on Early Childhood 2022. The conference will present the latest research on early childhood programs and the young children and families they serve. There is no registration fee to attend the conference, although all participants must register.
Fourth Annual Trauma Informed Care Conference
July 19 - 21, 2022 | Legends Casino - Toppenish, WA | Register here
Yakama Nation Behavioral Health Services cordially invites you to be a part of the 4th Annual Trauma Informed Care Conference. Conference topics include: Historical Trauma (day 1), Trauma Informed Care (day 2), and Wellness and Healing (day 3).
The intent of this conference is to raise awareness on Historical Trauma, Trauma Informed Care, and to share Wellness and Healing methods to all community members and providers who serve Native American and Alaskan Native Communities. Conference attendees may include: community members, teachers, law enforcement, attorneys, social workers, therapists, and chemical dependency counselors.
Presenters, speakers, and area experts are brought in from across the nation to present at the conference. The event is free to attend. Register early to secure your spot.
Sixth Annual Summer Immersion Symposium
July 22-23, 2022 | Spokane, Wash. | Registration form
The Salish School of Spokane invites you to the 6th Annual Summer Immersion Symposium. This year’s focus is on establishing and operating a Native Immersion School, as well as training new fluent teachers. Click here for the 2022 Summer Symposium flyer.
UW Native Education Certificate Program
Applications due July 2022 | Online Certificate Application
The University of Washington has partnered with the College of Education and Professional and Continuing Education to offer the certificate program. The Native Education Certificate is a first of its kind in the nation. Program participants develop knowledge engaging Native students, families, and communities in teaching and learning practices, which ensures Native student success in learning environments addressing the relevant needs of Native communities.
The Elevate Early Learning Conference
Oct. 3-6, 2022 | Virtual | Conference flyer
The Elevate Early Learning Conference brings together relationship-based practitioners such as coaches, trainers, family services staff, mental health consultants, and policymakers from throughout Washington State to attend skill-building sessions and engage in cross-systems conversations to help them become stronger and more successful leaders.
Discussion of Background Checks
This bi-weekly check-in and update includes Kathy Schuknecht, Region X Office of Head Start administrator. Multiple dates are available. Register here.
 The Muckleshoot Veteran's Powwow is June 10 to 12, 2022 at the Muckleshoot Powwow Grounds, Aubur, WA. Visit www.muckleshoot-powwow-muckleshoot.hub.arcgis.com for more information.
Background Check Requirements for Head Start and Early Head Start Programs in Washington State
State law requires DCYF to conduct background checks on anyone who is authorized to care for or have unsupervised access to children in early learning programs. Get more information.
Summer Food Service Program Still Accepting Applications
The Family Nutrition Bureau (FNB) is still accepting applications for the Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program is a great way to provide meals for children during the summer time when school lunches are not available. The FNB is ready to partner with you to provide meals to the children in your communities. Read more.
Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices. Eligible households may receive:
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Up to a $30/month discount on internet service.
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Up to a $75/month discount, if the household is on qualifying Tribal lands.
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A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10, but less than $50).
Eligible households can enroll in the ACP through an approved provider or by visiting one of two simple and easy-to-use websites: ACPBenefit.org or GetInternet.gov.
Co-Design Sessions with Youth and Young Adults
The Health Care Authority, a Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, is excited to partner with Do Big Good, a human-centered design consulting firm. Together, they will work with young people in reimaging access, treatment and servcies for substance use disorders. They will facilitate the co-design sessions with youth and young adults (YYA), as well as facilitate community sessions with parents, families, behavioral health providers and YYA serving agencies. Do Big Good Fact Sheet.
Check Out Washington Program Expands
Check Out Washington has expanded once more with new adventure packs, a new partnership, and additional funding. The popular interagency program allows local library card holders to check out adventure packs, including special Discover Passes, for a week at a time. The expansion prioritizes communities where health disparity data indicate a higher need for free access to recreation opportunities.
Library users can reserve an adventure pack and pass for one week at a time with their library card. A list of 10 libraries participating in the expansion is available on the Check Out Washington website.
Indian Behavioral Health Hub
Volunteers of America (VOA) currently operates the Indian Behavioral Health Hub (Hub). The Hub offers tribal and non-tribal Indian Health Care providers (IHCPs) and other health partners with culturally relevant resources to support individuals in navigating the complex behavioral health and crisis systems. The Hub has access to an active bed availability report, can help Tribes navigate Joel’s Law, and connect individuals to cultural support services through resources at IHCPs and offer light case management for two weeks. For more information, call the Hub at 1-866-491-1683 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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If you don’t make the time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness. Read that again. Anonymous.
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