How Washington State Is Reshaping Kin Search and Engagement September 14, 2026

Join us for a conversation with Geene Delaplane and Chelsea Griffin of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), who have been leading the state’s efforts to strengthen support for kin caregivers involved in the child welfare system. They’ll walk through how DCYF has reshaped its approach to kin search and engagement — finding and connecting with relatives early so more children can stay with family — along with the kinship trainings they’ve developed for staff. You’ll leave with a practical view of how they’ve improved their state’s kin-first child welfare practices and ideas you can bring to your own work.