The issue apparently stemmed from a check box on MERIT, the state's workforce registry of certified early learning professionals. While applying for the grant, checking the box would let DCYF know that the worker in question was a ‘confirmed’ current employee. However, childcare operators...
Daycares in the state of Washington must be licensed by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). They must also meet specific standards for children's health, safety, and well-being. In this complete guide, we cover details of starting a daycare in Washington and the steps ...
Currently in state law, youth are allowed to be in shelters for 72 hours prior to the shelter staff contacting their parents; SB 5599 provides the option for shelter staff to contact DCYF and adds gender affirming care...
In the last two weeks, Washington state has averaged more than 1,500 new, likely cases of COVID-19 a day. And that's leading to a strain at testing sites in some areas. SEATTLE - Washington health officials said Tuesday at least 400 cases of the new COVID-19 variant had been confirm...