Nearly 1,000 child care workers across King County received a pay increase in 2025 thanks to the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Worker Wage Boost Pilot. Through 2027, the pilot will provide quarterly wage boosts for an annual salary increase of $8,320 for full-time workers and $4,160 for part-time workers. The boost’s impact will … Continue reading UPDATE: Best Starts Child Care Worker Wage Boost issues $2.6 million to child care workers so far in 2025
Meet the Young Leaders Getting Involved in Local Government to Improve King County Education Outcomes for Youth
Young people bring an important perspective to our local government. That's why King County makes a concerted effort to recruit them to our local advisory boards so they can offer advice and oversight over funds that directly impact children and young people just like them. The Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA) supports investments for … Continue reading Meet the Young Leaders Getting Involved in Local Government to Improve King County Education Outcomes for Youth
2024 in Review: Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division Highlights Progress Made for Children, Adults, and Workforce
The past year marked important milestones and successes for the Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division (DDECSD). We made great strides in supporting children, young people and adults; bolstering the workforce who make the programs we do possible; and ensuring communities have access to the tools and resources they need to be successful. … Continue reading 2024 in Review: Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division Highlights Progress Made for Children, Adults, and Workforce
Resource Fair for people with Developmental Disabilities and Delays on May 29
The King County 2025 Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Resource Fair will run from 9 AM to 3 PM Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Microsoft Commons Mixer building in Redmond. This is a free community event that welcomes people with developmental disabilities and delays, their families, caregivers, teachers, employees and other interested community … Continue reading Resource Fair for people with Developmental Disabilities and Delays on May 29
Child care workers and employers: We want to hear from you!
This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog. Applications for the Best Starts for Kids Wage Boost Pilot opened February 10 and we want to make sure we hear from child care workers and employers about their experience and well-being. Directors and owners who apply or have already applied should receive an email or text … Continue reading Child care workers and employers: We want to hear from you!
Best Starts for Kids Child Care Wage Boost Pilot application is live!
This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog. Child care facilities can now apply to join the Best Starts Child Care Wage Boost Pilot. Applications close March 7. Apply here! Eligible facilities will be selected by lottery, and workers at selected facilities can enroll to receive a quarterly payment to increase their … Continue reading Best Starts for Kids Child Care Wage Boost Pilot application is live!