Below are DDCS related messages from the last six months, sorted by topic. To Stay Informed, sign up to receive updates via email; please see the tutorial (PDF) for more information. DSHS press releases are also available for review.
Information
06/08/2026 Reimagine DSHS: June Update
06/05/2026 New program to benefit clients: Health Related Social Needs
06/05/2026 Rainer School Final Rulemaking (CR-103)
06/04/2026 Cast Your Vote!
6/01/2026 Sharing: Student and Parent Leadership Circles for Inclusive Education
6/01/2026 New Client Rights Video: Complaints and Grievances
5/29/2026 Cast Your Vote!
5/29/2026 Help Us Name Our Plan
5/29/2026 Community Summit Announcement
5/28/2026 Emergency Rule
5/27/2026 Announcing the Community Summit Attendee Hub: Link Corrected
5/26/2026 Coming Up May 28: Region 3 Community Engagement Forum
5/26/2026 K-12 School Behavioral Health Questionnaire
5/18/2026 Coming Up May 28: Region 3 Community Engagement Forum
5/14/2026 Statewide Supported Living, Group Training Home and Group Home Provider Meeting
5/08/2026 Announcing Community Summit 2026: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
5/07/2026 New Client Rights Video: Access to Information
5/01/2026 Policies and Procedures Training Series for AFH Providers: May 5, 2026, from 9-10:30 a.m.
4/30/2026 Recall Notice: Multi-Point Suspension Swing Frame
4/30/2026 Dan Thompson Grant Awardees Announced
4/23/2026 Reimagine DSHS: Updates and Information
4/22/2026 Dan Thompson Grant Funding
4/22/2026 Dan Thompson Account Update
4/13/2026 DSHS Website Feedback Opportunity
4/07/2026 DDCS Policy Updates for January - March 2026
4/01/2026 Share your feedback on Social Leave for Medicaid clients who life in Adult Family Homes
3/31/2026 New Client Rights Video: Access to Advocates
3/26/2026 One Team: Discussion Series for Community Residential Providers
3/23/2026 Statewide Provider Meeting Notes
3/19/2026 CORRECTION: Caregiver Management Resources
3/19/2026 Advance Care Planning Care Provider Bulletin
3/18/2026 New Video: Caregiver Management Resources
3/17/2026 DSHS Secretary shares budget message
3/16/2026 Reminder: Two-Part Choking Video Series and Choking Care Provider Bulletin
3/13/2026 Spread the word about upcoming Age and Dementia Friendly Community Forums
3/13/2026 Celebrating National Developmental Disabilities Month
3/10/2026 Save the Date: Transition Services Listening Sessions
3/03/2026 Your Right to Participate in Service Planning
2/23/2026 Community Residential Services Tips for Policy 6.11
2/17/2026 State Plan Residential Services 2026 Quarterly Training
2/17/2026 Medical Action Protocol Templates
2/12/2026 Region 3 Community Engagement Forums
2/5/2026 New Video: Personal Emergency Response Systems
2/4/2026 Update on Potential Federal Government Shutdown and DSHS Operations
1/30/2026 Update on Potential Federal Government Shutdown and DSHS Operations
1/29/2026 Your Right to Power and Choice
1/15/2026 New Video Series Features Community First Choice
1/14/2026 Help shape the new DSHS website!
1/5/2026 Learn About Your Rights
12/30/2025 Washington state organization wins national Innovations in Alzheimer's award!
12/23/2025 Response to Governor's Supplemental Budget Proposal
12/22/2025 Information for clients of Developmental Disabilities Community Services
12/19/2025 Urgent Assistance and Long-Term Recovery Information
12/16/2025 Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility Ongoing Tour Schedule
12/16/2025 DDCS Rulemaking
12/15/2025 Reminder: Two-Part Choking Video Series and Choking Care Provider Bulletin
12/8/2025 Region 2 Community Engagement Forum: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
12/5/2025 Extended Emergency rulemaking related to SSB 5393 Closing the Rainier school by June 30, 2027
12/4/2025 DDCS Rulemaking
11/24/2025 Our DSHS website is getting a facelift!
11/14/2025 Please share this statewide Age and Dementia survey
11/13/2025 DDCS Rulemaking
11/12/2025 Update on SNAP funding and food benefits in Washington state
11/6/2025 Update to federal government shutdown impacts
11/5/2025 National Core Indicators In-Person Survey
10/28/2025 DDCS Rulemaking
10/23/2025 Region 1 Community Engagement Forum: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
10/22/2025 Family Advisory Council New Member Announcement
10/15/2025 Reminder: Public comment period for Rainier School ends Oct. 31
10/15/2025 Reminder: Two-Part Choking Video Series and Choking Care Provider Bulletin
10/15/2025 Our Journey toward Full Access to Inclusive Schools - New Online Training Module
10/14/2025 HCLA Update Regarding Federal Shutdown
10/09/2025 DDCS Rulemaking
10/03/2025 Proposed 2026 Supplemental Budget
10/01/2025 DDCS Waiver Redesign web page is live. Legislative report link fixed
09/30/2025 DDCS Waiver Redesign web page is live
09/24/2025 Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility Admissions Process
09/12/2025 Dan Thompson Round 3 Update
09/12/2025 Farewell Announcement: Dr. Tonik Joseph
09/10/2025 September is National Suicide Prevention Month
9/04/2025 DSHS Secretary Announced
9/03/2025 Regional Community Engagement Forums 9/2/25
9/03/2025 DDCS Management Bulletin & Policy Updates
9/02/2025 ONE Team Discussion Series: For Residential Providers
Provider Information
2/23/2026 Community Residential Services Tips for Policy 6.11
2/17/2026 State Plan Residential Services 2026 Quarterly Training
1/29/2026 Update to DDCS' online Policies Manual
1/8/2026 Community Residential Services Business Training Calendar—CORRECTION
1/6/2026 Community Residential Services Business Training Calendar
12/5/2025 Health Matters: Winter 2026 Application is Open!
12/3/2025 Free Continuing Education Credits for 2026
11/21/2025 2026 Cost Report Training for Supported Living, Group Training Home, and Group Home Providers
10/24/2025 You are invited to the next Adult Family Home Connection Meeting: Dec. 8, 2025
10/16/2025 Statewide Supported Living, Group Training Home, and Group Home Provider Meeting
09/15/2025 Statewide Provider Meeting Notes and Resources
Training and Events
09/04/2025 Tools to Support Full School Access - Fall Education Office Hours and Education Consultations