DCYF Supervisor Calls for Changes to Keeping Families Together Act

A Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) supervisor is speaking publicly about concerns with the state's Keeping Families Together Act, arguing that current legal standards can make it more difficult to remove children from dangerous situations. In this report, the supervisor discusses how the law's "imminent physical harm" standard affects child welfare investigations, shares examples of challenges caseworkers face, and explains why some lawmakers are expected to push for reforms during the next legislative session. The report also examines concerns surrounding required parent-child visitation after removal and the broader debate over balancing family preservation with child safety. #DCYF #ChildWelfare #ChildSafety #WashingtonPolitics #WashingtonState #Olympia #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocus