This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids Blog. Each year the Reconnect to Opportunity (ReOpp) Back-to-School Resource Fair hands out free school supplies, backpacks, food bags, and more to young people across King County, in partnership with dozens of community organizations.   https://www.instagram.com/p/DcerYyFOWbX/ This August was no different, with the fair distributing a record number of backpacks: 544 to community members.   Families with kids getting ready for … Continue reading Breaking Backpack Records: ReOpp Back-to-School Resource Fair Hands Out 544 Backpacks Ahead of New School Year 

Providers currently contracting with the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) are invited to join Dr. Susan McLaughlin, Director of King County DCHS, to learn about contract changes and requirements and available resources and support. A Q&A session will follow to answer questions, share resources, and hear more about providers’ experience.  September 9 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM  Virtual – Over Zoom  Register here or scan … Continue reading DCHS Provider Virtual Support: Join our contracting overview and listening session

Providers currently contracted with Best Starts for Kids are invited to join Dr. Susan McLaughlin, Director of King County’s Department of Community and Human Services, to learn about new contract requirements and available resources and support. A Q&A session will follow to answer questions, share resources, and hear more about providers’ experience.  Virtual Event: September 1 | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM  To receive the … Continue reading Best Starts for Kids Provider Support Series: Upcoming Information & Listening Sessions on New Contract Requirements