DCYF Convenes First Meeting of the Family Separation Response Task Force
The Family Separation Response Task Force, a newly formed task force supporting children and youth facing family separation due to immigration enforcement, held its first meeting on February 11. Read more about the Task Force on DCYF's What's New Blog.
2025 Child Care Complex Needs Fund
DCYF is pleased to announce that the 2025 Child Care Complex Needs Fund application deadline has been extended. The application is now open and will close on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 5 p.m. PST. Visit DCYF's Child Care Complex Needs Fund webpage for more information.
Tribal Early Learning Funds Now Available
DCYF is excited to share that a fourth round of Tribal Early Learning funding (TELF) is available to tribal early learning programs and tribal-serving organizations. This funding opportunity supports tribal children, prenatal to five, in early learning programs across Washington state in a culturally appropriate and inclusive manner.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Visit DCYF's Tribal Relations webpage for information and to apply.
Technical assistance office hours are available:
- Wed., Feb. 26, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Zoom Link
- Tue., March 4, 2025, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Zoom Link
- Thu., March 13, 2025, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Zoom Link
For questions, please contact Apolonio (polo) Hernandez, Tribal Early Learning Fund Specialist, at apolonio.hernandez@dcyf.wa.gov or (509) 564-5027.
Child Care Partnership Grant
The Washington State Department of Commerce is offering one-year grants to help local communities assess child care needs and develop actionable plans to increase child care availability statewide. The grant can help communities prepare to apply for future funds to address child care and early learning construction projects.
The application period closes on April 17, 2025. Visit the WA Dept. of Commerce webpage for information and to apply.
Information about Washington State Financial Aid for Students
Learn more about Washington’s state financial aid programs, collectively known as opportunity pathways. Eligible students must attend a participating institution to receive financial aid.
There are affordable college and career training opportunities for everyone. The first, best step is to apply for financial aid. Visit Washington State Financial Aid Programs | WSAC for more information and to apply for financial aid.
Native Youth Internship | Daybreak Star Radio
Daybreak Star Radio is seeking an intern (ages 16-25). Contact dj@daybreakstarradio.com for information. Visit Daybreak Star Radio for more information.
Education and Training Voucher Tribal Liaison (PS3) - Multiple Locations - Statewide/DCYF
Position closes: March 7, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
Apply online: Education and Training Voucher Tribal Liaison | Career Pages
Indian Child Welfare Social Worker/Spokane Tribe of Indians
Open Until Filled
Apply online: INDIAN CHILD WELFARE SOCIAL WORKER – Spokane Tribe of Indians
Homelessness Prevention Case Manager/United Indians of All Tribes Foundations
Open Until Filled
Apply online: Careers » United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
KINdred Spirits Caregiver Training 2025
March 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Attend this free offering, Coping with Addiction in the Family, presented by Michelle S. Gerber, Ph.D. Learn about: Understanding the Disease of Addiction; Drug Addiction and Family Chaos; How to Talk to Children about Addiction; and What Families Can Do/Must Do.
Visit KINdred Spirits to register for this training.
WA State Indian Education Summer Teaching Institute | Call for Proposals
Educators with teaching and leadership experience in the areas of Indian Education policies, teaching tribal history, governance, and culture, cross-cultural leadership, and other Indigenous knowledge and teaching methodologies, are invited to submit a proposal to present.
2025 Proposal Themes
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Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Office of Native Education
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School Leadership
- WA Legislation & G2G Best Practices
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Teaching & Learning
- Indigenous Pedagogy & Curriculum Development
- Developing Faculty Learning Communities with Schools
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Post-Secondary Higher Education Indigenous Teacher Education Programs
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Development of a Tribal Education Resource Center
- Early Childhood
Visit the Washington State Indian Education Summer Teaching Institute website for information. To submit a proposal, fill out the online form. Proposals are due by March 1, 2025.
ECHO Autism Communities Symposium
April 3, 2025 | 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Virtual
The ECHO Autism Communities Symposium unites professionals and advocates globally around key concepts to ignite important conversations and take action together. Learn from leading experts as we engage in empowering ourselves and each other through knowledge, practice and advocacy.
At this free symposium event, experts and participants learn together about specific topics to enhance services, access, care and advocacy within the autism community.
Register to attend the virtual symposium.
Family Success Parenting Conference
May 2 - 4, 2025 Great Wolf Lodge, Grand Mound, WA
Family Success NW proudly presents their inaugural conference—a gathering of parents, caregivers, and allies dedicated to supporting trauma-impacted children. Pre-register for the conference and receive early access to the discounted hotel room. Visit Family Success Northwest for more information.
Free Naloxone for High School Students
Open Doors Youth Reengagement Programs are eligible to receive free naloxone for distribution to their high school students. DOH’s Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution program has one-time funding to partner with OSPI to make this life-saving medicine available to students.
Open Doors Youth Reengagement Programs that wish to receive free naloxone to distribute to students must complete the Naloxone Program Application by March 1, 2025.
Visit Open Doors Youth Reengagement for information about this program.
Native Youth Reading Challenge
In partnership with Native Education departments and other nonprofit organizations in Western Washington school districts, UIATEC is proud to kick off the Native Youth Reading Challenge for K-12 students and their families. Visit the United Indians of All Tribes Education Coalition for information.
Puyallup Tribal Council Vice Chairwoman Sylvia Miller and Councilman James Rideout Prepare Lunch at Chief Leschi Schools
Puyallup Tribal Council Vice Chairwoman Sylvia Miller and Councilman James Rideout visited Chief Leschi Schools to show their appreciation to the staff and share a traditional meal with students. Visit Puyallup Tribe of Indians | Facebook to watch the video.
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