Washington

Washington’s policies to prevent youth and young adult homelessness are considered among the best in the country. In a 2021 report , the National Homelessness Law Center’s analyzed states’ “readiness... (Read more)

If children and youth are removed from parents, they have better outcomes with kinship caregivers than non-kinship resource families. The benefits of kinship placements are many, including allowing children and... (Read more)

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) embraces Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) implementation as an opportunity to expand the choices and support we provide to... (Read more)

On October 1, 2020, Washington State received approval for it's amended Title IV-E Prevention Program Plan from the federal Children's Bureau. View the approved plan here . Learn more... (Read more)

Homebuilders, which was developed in 1974 in Tacoma, Washington, and as of 2017 was being used in 14 states, received the gold standard “Well-Supported” rating by the clearinghouse. Read more here .(Read more)

Washington State submitted their Family First Prevention Plan on December 20, 2019. The plan reflects: "Family First also enhances DCYF’s ability to find loving, permanent homes for children and youth... (Read more)