Washington State Foster Care and Child Welfare Updates | September 2025

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To limit the emails you receive about projects in the foster care and child welfare space, DCYF put together all the updates in this monthly round up. 

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Tribal Community-Based Pathway Listening Sessions

DCYF wants to learn from tribal communities about the supports you need, what’s working well, and how we can honor Tribal culture and traditions when offering family supports. Your voice will help shape how these supports are designed and delivered.

Food will be provided for all attendees. Participants with lived experience in family support or child welfare services will receive a $90 gift card for their time. Tribal Elders, parents, caregivers, service providers, and community members are invited to attend one of the following sessions.

  • Nisqually Tribal Community Gathering
    Sept. 22, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
    Billy Frank Jr. Gym
    4820 She-Nah-Num Dr. SE, Olympia, WA 98513
    Register Today
  • Spokane Tribal Community Gathering
    Oct. 14, 2025 from 5:45 to 8 p.m.
    Spokane Public Montessori
    1300 W. Knox Ave. Spokane, WA
    Register Today 
  • Suquamish Tribal Community Gathering
    Oct. 21, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
    15801 Creative Drive NE Poulsbo, WA 98370
    Register Today
  • Seattle Tribal Community Gathering
    Oct. 22, 2025 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
    Daybreak Star Cultural Center
    5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle WA 98199 (Discovery Park)
    Register Today

Dates for other gatherings are forthcoming. If your region is not listed, email dcyf.familyfirstact@dcyf.wa.gov for more information. 

Learn more on the FFPSA webpage.