After over a decade with King County Department of Community and Human Services, Sheila Ater Capestany will depart the Children, Youth and Young Adult Division for an exciting new chapter as Executive Director for Start Early Washington. Ahead of her departure, King County leaders and community members came together to recognize Sheila’s visionary leadership … Continue reading Sheila Ater Capestany departs Children, Youth, and Young Adult Division; King County leaders gather to recognize her lasting impact
UPDATE: Best Starts Child Care Worker Wage Boost issues $2.6 million to child care workers so far in 2025
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
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!
The Children, Youth, and Young Adult Division’s 2024 Year in Review
The Children, Youth, and Young Adult Division (CYYAD) works to ensure all young people in King County have equitable opportunities to be happy, healthy, safe, and thriving members of their communities. In 2024, CYYAD was able to help young people accomplish their education and employment goals, build connections within their communities, and help families access … Continue reading The Children, Youth, and Young Adult Division’s 2024 Year in Review
King County’s investments in the mental health and well-being workforce
Supporting the well-being and mental health of our communities is a priority for King County. Even before the pandemic, community members were facing new challenges in accessing supports for mental health care. Since the pandemic, those challenges have deepened, especially for young people who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, and multilingual … Continue reading King County’s investments in the mental health and well-being workforce
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