A strong child care sector is key when it comes to supporting racial equity in our communities, because kids receive high quality care while their families work, contribute to their community, and take care of other basic needs. Through the General Child Care Facilities Fund (GCCFF) and in partnership with the Enterprise Community Partners, King…
Continue reading ➞ Digging into the details on upcoming child care facilities projects
King County families with young children are already keenly aware that the cost of child care is unaffordable. But an Annie E. Casey Foundation study puts it in perspective: with a median annual cost of more than $14,000, Washington parents with toddlers will pay more for child care than the cost of college tuition. …
Continue reading ➞ Child care wins in the state legislative session
This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog. After a robust process that drew a competitive and open pool of applicants and included multiple stages of interviews with Best Starts staff and community partners, the team is excited to announce the new Best Starts of Kids Co-leads: Jamalia Jones and Jessica Tollenaar…
Continue reading ➞ Introducing the new Best Starts for Kids Co-Leads!
This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog. In recognition of the important work of child care providers, King County Executive Dow Constantine issued a proclamation designating May 12 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. “Child care workers are invaluable to our community and we all benefit from their dedicated and…
Crisis resources for young people and their families: If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal ideation you can call Crisis Connections or one of these lines for support: Children’s Crisis Outreach Services (CCORS), 206-461-3222 Call a crisis line such as King County’s Crisis Line 206-461-3222 or visit http://www.CrisisConnections.org, available 24/7,…
Continue reading ➞ Mental Health Month: Ways we are responding to the needs of young people
This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog. Students, community partners, King County Executive Dow Constantine, and Best Starts and King County leadership, celebrated the opening of a new school-based health center at Highline High School in Burien last month. School-based health centers offer a broad range of health care supports for…
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