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“For us, warriors are not what you think of as warriors. The warrior is not someone who fights, because no one has the right to take another life. The warrior, for us, is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others. His task is to take care of the elderly, the defenseless, those who cannot provide for themselves, and above all, the children, the future of humanity.”
– Chief Sitting Bull, Hunkpapa Lakota leader
Each week, DCYF ESIT Tribal Program Consultant, Brian Frisina, provides a key topic to help us get to know our Tribal Nation Partners better.
This week’s term is:
Why We Serve
Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces
Why We Serve honors the generations of Native Americans who have served in the armed forces of the United States—often in extraordinary numbers—since the American Revolution. Learn more:
Why We Serve
The Warrior Tradition
“A lot of people ask, ‘Why did you join a white man's war? They weren't nice to you.’ That may be so, still, this is our land.”- Peter MacDonald, Navajo Code Talker
The largely untold story of Native Americans who served in the United States military. (watch time 54:51):
The Warrior Tradition
Book Recommendation
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Sitting Bull: His Life and Legacy by Ernie LaPointe:The only book on Sitting Bull written by a lineal descendant Ernie LaPointe is the great -grandson of the famous Hunkpapa Lakota chief, and he presents the family tales and memories told to him about his great-grandfather.
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The Early Support for Infant and Toddlers (ESIT) Program, in the Partnership, Prevention and Services Division at DCYF, is accountable to meet all requirements of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the early intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays. The program is positioned under the Assistant Secretary of Partnership, Prevention and Services, and reports to the Director of Family and Community Support.
The ESIT Senior Administrator (WMS03) supports the DCYF Strategic Plan for building a comprehensive Birth-8 system, to achieve kindergarten readiness outcomes associated with strong developmental services offered through the ESIT system. In this role, you will support cross system work to ensure the integration of ESIT with other early learning, health, and family support initiatives within DCYF and identify opportunities to enhance services, develop strong infrastructure, and leverage partnerships across state agencies. The closing date for applications is Monday, April 21.
Please review by clicking on the hyperlink below for your own consideration and share with others you think may be interested:
ESIT Senior Administrator (WMS03)
DCYF is pleased to announce the 2025 revision of the Natural Environment Practice Guidance. The guide is located on ESIT's Practice Guidance page, under the dropdown heading titled, Developing the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
We received a significant amount of good, quality feedback from the field, which supported this revision. We listened. We appreciate your partnership to assist us as we help you in the work you do for children and families. Here are some key changes:
- Addition of Tribal community centers as a natural environment.
- Revised language for Other (Non-Part C) services.
- Revised language on Infant and Toddler Groups.
- Addition of an appendix for Considerations of Infant and Toddler Groups in ESIT Programs.
- Revised language on parent-specific services.
- Additional example for justification and plan to return services to a natural environment.
If you have questions, reach out to your Service Delivery and Technical Assistance Specialist or contact DeEtte Snyder, ESIT Workforce Development Manager, at DeEtte.Snyder@dcyf.wa.gov.
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The Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program is undergoing a leadership transition, and we want to hear from you! Your feedback is essential in helping us improve services for infants, toddlers, and families across Washington.
As the State’s Lead Agency for Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Department of Children, Youth & Families is committed to ensuring high-quality early intervention services.
- Your responses are confidential and will help guide improvements.
- We value perspectives from parents, state and regional partners, Tribes, and local organizations.
- Available in multiple languages upon request: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Hindi, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
Share Your Insights
Take a few minutes to share your insights in the survey below and make a difference!
Washington state has adopted policies and procedures to ensure public participation in the annual grant application (including any policies, procedures, descriptions, methods, certifications, assurances, and other information submitted with the application) for the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C funds. The annual grant application and related documents will be published in a manner to ensure circulation throughout the state for at least a 60-day period, with a 30-day opportunity for public comment and public hearings, as appropriate, during that period per 34 CFR § 303.208(b).
For Public Review
DCYF's ESIT State Leadership Office posted the following materials for public review:
Submit Public Comment Online (April 1 – May 1)
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to adopting rules – also known as Washington Administrative Code or WAC – in an open manner. We welcome your input. Please find the Public Notice located on ESIT's Provider page, on the right-hand sidebar, to the find current draft and proposed DCYF rules, and to give us your comments or suggestions:
Submit Rules Comments Online
Public Comment Virtual Hearings
Opportunities for public comment will begin April 1 and end May 1, including two virtual public hearings, to be held:
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April 17 | 1:05 – 2:05 p.m.
Join the meeting
Meeting ID: 224 598 508 668
Passcode: mV2Fi69g
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April 22 | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Join the meeting
Meeting ID: 267 248 664 822
Passcode: ym2Wb2zS
If you would like to receive this notification in an alternate format or language, please contact Sara Foster, ESIT Administrative Assistant IV, at 360-480-2477 or dcyf.esit@dcyf.wa.gov.
For questions, please contact Valerie Arnold, ESIT State Administrator, at valerie.arnold@dcyf.wa.gov.
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