Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)
Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Olympia, Washington. Washington DCYF is a cabinet-level agency consolidating child welfare, early learning, and juvenile rehabilitation services. Provides child protective services, foster care, adoption, child care subsidy, and operates juvenile rehabilitation institutions.
Phone: (360) 902-8000
Address: 1500 Jefferson Street SE, P.O. Box 40970, Olympia, Washington, 98504
Website: http://www.dcyf.wa.gov/
Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter
Services offered: Child protective services, foster care, adoption, kinship care, child care subsidy and licensing, early learning, juvenile rehabilitation
Ages served: Birth–21
Good to know: State child welfare agency headquarters; local services delivered through county/regional offices.
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)
How do I contact Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)?
You can call Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) at (360) 902-8000 or visit 1500 Jefferson Street SE, P.O. Box 40970 in Olympia, Washington. Their website is http://www.dcyf.wa.gov/.
What services does Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) offer?
Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) offers Child protective services, foster care, adoption, kinship care, child care subsidy and licensing, early learning, juvenile rehabilitation. Serves Birth–21. Washington DCYF is a cabinet-level agency consolidating child welfare, early learning, and juvenile rehabilitation services. Provides child protective services, foster care, adoption, child care subsidy, and operates juvenile rehabilitation institutions.
Are services at Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) free or low-cost?
Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) at (360) 902-8000 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
What languages does Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) support?
Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) reports providing services in: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.
Who is eligible for services at Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)?
Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (360) 902-8000 to confirm before visiting.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.