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The Newcomer Club: a Youth Healing Project building community for recently immigrated young people

Photo provided by the Newcomer Club. This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog. In the World School library, in one of the rare quiet corners of Capitol Hill, a group of high school students gather, cracking jokes and giggling, after the last school bell rings. They sit on a mismatch of … Continue reading The Newcomer Club: a Youth Healing Project building community for recently immigrated young people

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King County Refreshes Data Impact Dashboard with a Deeper Look at DCHS Programs and Initiatives  

DCHS provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community. DCHS annually administers more than $1 billion in public funds to ensure King County residents can access a broad range of services, including behavioral health treatment, housing, child care resources, education and employment opportunities for youth and young adults, veterans services, … Continue reading King County Refreshes Data Impact Dashboard with a Deeper Look at DCHS Programs and Initiatives  

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Substance use prevention and early intervention: Key steps to reduce harm and prevent use before it starts  

Substance use disorders continue to impact people from all walks of life. As the understanding and science of addiction evolves, so too does our understanding of ways to prevent substance use disorder and increase support for communities. As a follow up to the blog post on substance use disorder treatment, we are taking a closer … Continue reading Substance use prevention and early intervention: Key steps to reduce harm and prevent use before it starts  

Erin Fenner Best Starts for Kids, Children, Youth and Young Adults, Department of Community and Human Services

Child care wins in the state legislative session

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

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Introducing the new Best Starts for Kids Co-Leads!

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!

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health on Vashon Island

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, 365, to help link you to available and … Continue reading Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health on Vashon Island