Children can thrive when they have access to early education and intervention supports. However, we know some children don’t have equitable access these opportunities due to racial inequity and under-resourcing. That’s why the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is partnering with Enterprise Community Partners to invest in early education so young people, regardless of race…
Young people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences bring rich contributions to our community, and young people who are neurodivergent have essential perspectives and contributions that our community benefits from. Yet, people who are neurodiverse run into obstacles in a world built for people who are neurotypical. Those challenges are even more pronounced…
On Thursday, King County Department of Community and Human Serivices Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports (DDECSD) division is hosting the annual Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum. If you haven’t already registered, go here! The virtual event is on Join us on Thursday, November 17, from 7 to 8:30 pm. On this special evening we’ll hear…
Editor's note: this post was updated to reflect the total funds dedicated to the Best Starts Child Care Subsidy: $160 million over six years. A thriving and equitable child care system is essential for our communities. Child care supports parents and guardians in the workforce; provides babies and children with nurturing spaces where they can…
Continue reading ➞ Application for Best Starts Child Care Subsidy now open to families!
This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog. To honor BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, we are featuring a story from a young person who explores the impacts of mental health challenges and the public health crisis of systemic racism. Across our region and country, young people are navigating the ramifications of racism…
Continue reading ➞ Young people speaking up about mental health: Adar Abdi
This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog. We are proud to share our 2021 annual report! Read the full annual report here In a year that fluctuated between high hopes and continued struggles, strong relationships served as the backbone for communities across King County as we navigated the ongoing dual pandemic…
Continue reading ➞ Hear community stories from the Best Starts for Kids 2021 Annual Report
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