In the Background

The US foster care system exists to protect children and youth from abuse, neglect, and sexual exploitation. Most foster parents, group home providers, and child care workers are passionate about their role to protect. However, children and youth services are vulnerable to bad actors. A long history of systemic abuse, neglect, and sexual exploitation plagues this important civil service sector. Equity in children and youth services means reducing the risk of systemic harm.

Child Safety

Outcome Data

KIDS COUNT Data Center from the Annie E. Casey Foundation (aecf.org)

National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect (NDACAN) (hhs.gov)

Child Welfare | Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Capacity

Child Care and Early Learning Need and Supply Data | Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Background Check Criteria

Source: DCYF Releases Revised Secretary’s List | Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Strategic Priorities

Source: Office of Financial Management – Public Repository (wa.gov)