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This will be the last issue of this newsletter for the remainder of 2025. DCYF is working on revamping its newsletters to ensure content is relevant, useful, and timely for its readers. Happy Holidays.
If you are interested in attending any of these meetings, please reach out to Community Engagement at dcyf.communityengagement@dcyf.wa.gov to receive the meeting invite information once available.
2026 Governor’s Budget Webinar
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is hosting a webinar from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, to discuss the agency's 2026 budget investments.
Join the webinar to hear about DCYF's investments in the Governor’s budget and learn about proposed funding levels for DCYF, including our 2026 Legislative session requests. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions.
Join Here
Webinar ID: 862 6060 7615
Passcode: 571374
Call in Number: 253 215 8782
If you cannot attend the live webinar, slides from the presentation will be available on the DCYF Government Affairs Webpage a few days following the presentation.
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In This Issue:
Constituent Relations
Constituent Relations provides a fair and courteous process for resolving and responding to constituent complaints or concerns about child welfare cases, foster homes, and child care programs. It also provides information about DCYF programs, policies, services, the dependency process, foster care licensing, child care licensing, and contracts.
ConstRelations@dcyf.wa.gov
1-800 723-4831 | 360-902-8060
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December Meetings:
- Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) Statewide Citizen Review Panel (CRP) Monthly Meeting | Dec. 9, 2025
- Joint Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC) and Provider Supports Subcommittee Meeting | Dec. 16, 2025
- Home Visiting Advisory Committee (HVAC) Meeting | Dec. 18, 2025
January Meetings:
- CYF Statewide CRP Monthly Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026
- Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice (PCJJ) Full Council Meeting | Jan. 15, 2026
February Meetings:
- Children’s Justice Task Force Quarterly Meeting |
Feb. 3, 2026
- Social Impact Oversight CRP Monthly Meeting |
Feb. 5, 2026
- CYF Statewide CRP Monthly Meeting | Feb. 10, 2026
- PIFS CRP Monthly Meeting | Feb. 19, 2026
- HVAC Meeting | Feb. 19, 2026
December:
- PCJJ Behavioral Health & Re-Entry Joint Committee | Dec. 9, 2025
- Indian Child Welfare (ICW) Subcommittee Meeting | Dec. 10, 2025
- Staff Qualifications (1648) Workgroup Meeting | Dec. 18, 2025
- Prevention, Investigation, and Family Services (PIFS) CRP Monthly Meeting | Dec. 18, 2025
- WA-PCJJ Racial and Ethnic Disparities Committee | Dec. 19, 2025
January:
- Indian Policy Early Learning (IPEL) Meeting | Jan. 12, 2026
- ICW Subcommittee | Jan. 14, 2026
- PIFS CRP Monthly Meeting | Jan. 15, 2026
- PCJJ Racial and Ethnic Disparities Committee | Jan. 16, 2026
- Staff Qualifications Workgroup | Jan. 29, 2026
February:
- ICW Subcommittee Meeting | Feb. 11, 2026
- PCJJ Grants & TA Committee Meeting | Feb. 18, 2026
- PCJJ Racial and Ethnic Disparities Committee Meeting | Feb. 20, 2026
- Staff Qualifications (1648) Workgroup | Feb. 26, 2026
Passion to Action (P2A)
P2A is a DCYF advisory board consisting of young people who are currently or have previously been in foster care. P2A collaborates with DCYF to contribute and inform policies, programs, and projects. Their lived expertise drives innovation and helps strengthens efforts to better support children and youth in care.
Meetings are closed to the public. Passion to Action is currently recruiting new members ages 18–24 who have lived experience in the foster care system. For information on how to join, please contact Peggy Lewis at peggy.lewis@dcyf.wa.gov.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
- Dec. 6, 2025
- January 2026 – TBD
- February 2026 – No meeting
If you would like to present at a meeting or would like to collaborate with this group, contact Peggy Lewis at peggy.lewis@dcyf.wa.gov. Visit the Passion to Action webpage for more information.
State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC)
SICC coordinates and fosters the development of a comprehensive statewide system of accessible local early intervention services for children birth to age 3 who have disabilities or are at risk for developing disabilities. SICC coordinates the transition of these children into programs for 3- to 6-year-olds.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
- Jan. 21, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Annual Performance Report, Virtual
- Feb. 18, 2026| 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Legislative, Virtual
Sign up to receive advance SICC agenda and meeting invites by visiting SICC Direct List. For more information, visit the SICC webpage. Contact E Renae ‘ Antalan at erenae.antalan@dcyf.wa.gov for questions.
- Fair Start for Kids Act (FSKA) Recommendations Report
Press Releases
"What's New" Articles
- Post-Separation Resources for Families Impacted by Immigration Concerns | Nov. 14, 2025
- Washington Celebrates Adoption of Foster Youth, Children (Español) | Nov. 14, 2025
- Positive Indian Parenting Funding Opportunity Announced | Nov. 14, 2025
- Ballmer Group Announces Grant to Fund Up to 10,000 More ECEAP Slots [Spanish | Somali] | Nov. 12, 2025
- A Message from Secretary Senn: Federal Government Shutdown Impacts on Families (Resources and Guidance) | Nov. 3, 2025
- DCYF Attends 36th Annual Centennial Accord | Oct. 30, 2025
- WA Sees Increase in Families Receiving Child Care Subsidy (Spanish | Somali) | Oct. 27, 2025
- 2026 Unsung Hero Award Nominations Now Open! (Spanish | Somali) | Oct. 14, 2025
- Podcast Provides Voice to Young People at Green Hill, Echo Glen | Oct. 1, 2025
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