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May 2026 Issue:
 A 12-year-old member of the Suquamish Tribe will be showing off her softball skills at the May 3 Mariners game where she will throw the ceremonial first pitch as part of an annual event during Foster Care Month.
DCYF announced Cheyanne as this year’s First Pitch Youth for We Are Family Day at T-Mobile Park. The honor is given to a child or youth in out-of-home care following a review of dozens of nominations from across the state.
Cheyanne’s foster dad, Allen Agor, nominated her because of the incredible progress she’s made in school and sports in the last 18 months and because of their shared love of baseball.
“Soon after Cheyanne joined our family, we took her to a Mariners game,” Agor said. “That is when she began ‘knocking it out of the park.’ Going to Mariners games remains one of her favorite activities and it is something that has really helped her connect with me.”
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This is a reminder that a Statewide Vendor Number (SWV) is needed to receive payments.
Payments will be delayed for any provider who does not have an SWV number.
An active SWV is required to receive funding from the state of Washington.
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If you already have an active SWV number, no action is required.
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If you do not have a SWV number, use the online DCYF Provider Registration and sign using DocuSign.
It takes approximately two weeks for the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to assign an SWV number and activate direct deposit. Submit forms as soon as possible to avoid delayed payments.
Updating Information
If you need to update your address or contact information, use the DCYF Provider Change Form. To submit a printed form, use the DCYF Provider Change Form.
Direct Deposit
Sign up to receive direct deposits by filing out the DCYF Provider Direct Deposit Form. Direct deposit is not required but strongly recommended. To submit a printed form, use the Direct Deposit Authorization.
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Treehouse's Driver’s Assistance Program helps youth in foster care get:
- Washington State ID Cards
- Driver’s Education Courses
- Washington State Learner’s Permits
- Washington State Driver’s and Enhanced Licenses
- Liability Car Insurance
Washington state youth in foster care or under jurisdiction of tribal court ages 15-21 qualify to be part of this program. Treehouse checks eligibility. Learn more or make a request. Requests take about five to seven business days. Make sure to request early!
Requesting to be part of this program does not require a general Treehouse referral, but the form can also be accessed from the Treehouse referral site.
Requests for this program can be made by:
- Caregivers
- Eligible Youth
- Caseworkers
If you have any more questions, email licensing@treehouseforkids.org.
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The Alliance for Professional Development, Training, and Caregiver Excellence
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Chaos to Calm: Promoting Attachment in Out-of-Home Care — May 19, 20 from 5 to 8 p.m.
This training provides an in-depth exploration of secure attachment and challenges to attachment as well as building caregiver skills to enhance attachment with children in out-of-home care. Register Here
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Pathways to Permanency: Guardianship and Adoption — May 29 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Pathways to Permanency is a collection of courses designed for caregivers to strengthen their understanding of permanency options for children in out-of-home care, with a focus on the role of the Family Team in the permanency planning process. In this session, you will deepen their understanding of the alternative permanent plans of Guardianship and Adoption in Child Welfare. You will explore common misconceptions that can occur between caseworkers and caregivers when discussing concurrent planning for children in out-of-home care. Additionally, best interest of the child will be discussed as it relates to the dimensions of permanency, and least restrictive plans. Register Here
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