 DCYF Launches Foster Parent Recruitment Facebook Page
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families' (DCYF) Recruitment and Retention Team is stepping into the world of social media! After months of hard work, we are excited to announce a DCYF-approved Facebook page for recruiting foster parents across Washington State. You can find the page on Facebook by searching Future Foster Parents of Washington.
The foster parent recruitment team will use this page to grow our reach and messaging to attract quality, diverse, amazing caregivers statewide. The team will be posting regularly, responding to messages and comments quickly, and using targeted advertisements to reach specific audiences.
We are excited to launch this page and help increase interest and potential applicants to support children and youth experiencing foster care.
Please help support us and visit our Facebook page, like it, and share it with family and friends!
DCYF has extended the application deadline for the Child Care Stabilization Grant to continue outreach in order to support additional providers through grant funding.
Constituents who are licensed child care providers, certified child care providers, or license-exempt Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) providers that have not already applied can apply for the Child Care Stabilization Grant up to 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 30, 2022.
If eligible child care providers in your district would like more information about this grant, including frequently asked questions and contact information for technical assistance, please have them visit the DCYF Child Care Stabilization Grant webpage or email dcyf.stabilizationgrant@dcyf.wa.gov.
 Early Childhood Equity Grant Application Still Open - Apply Now
The Early Childhood Equity Grant application is still available. The application will close at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 16, 2022.
This grant is intended to serve as a step toward expanding access to early learning statewide and transforming Washington's early learning system to make it more inclusive and equitable. The grant will support inclusive and culturally and linguistically specific early learning and early childhood and parent support programs across the state.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
- Licensed or certified child care providers with an open license in good standing.
- License-exempt Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) providers serving children receiving state subsidies.
- Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) contractors.
- Recognized Play and Learn Groups. Learn about these groups on the DCYF Early Childhood Equity Grant webpage.
How Do I Apply?
- Licensed child care providers and license-exempt FFN providers must have a WA Compass portal account.
- ECEAP Contractors and Play and Learn Groups will access an online application here.
- The application is open now and will close at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 16, 2022.
Is Technical Assistance Available?
- Technical assistance is available to all providers and will include preparation, application support, and assistance with record keeping. In addition, providers may access technical assistance in their preferred language by telephone, internet, or in person.
- For more information about this grant, including additional frequently asked questions and contact information for technical assistance, please visit the DCYF Early Childhood Equity Grant webpage.
- If you have questions about the application, the timeline of the funding, or other questions specific to the Early Childhood Equity Grant, email childcaregrants@dcyf.wa.gov.
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