This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog. Hundreds of young people celebrated earning their secondary credentials (GEDs or high school diplomas) last month, supported by programs in the Department of Community & Human Services’ Children, Youth and Young Adult Division. This marks a second year in a row of record-breaking numbers of youth grads; this year 244 … Continue reading Another record-breaking year: More than 240 young people graduate from King County’s youth reengagement programs
New funding opportunity: King County Youth Diversion and Intervention Program
To ensure all young people have equitable opportunities to be happy, healthy, safe, and thriving members of their communities King County invests in reducing the number of young people in the juvenile legal system and diverting them to community-based resources. The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) has just released a request … Continue reading New funding opportunity: King County Youth Diversion and Intervention Program
Learn More About the Youth Action Plan Transmitted to Council
The well-being of young people is vital to the success of our communities. The Youth Action Plan is King County’s commitment to youth happiness, health, and community leadership. First adopted by the King County Council in 2015, the Youth Action Plan sets the priorities for King County in how we create and invest in supports for children and young people. “In 2015, the original Youth Action Plan set … Continue reading Learn More About the Youth Action Plan Transmitted to Council
New Funding Opportunity: Family Child Care Facilities Fund
The Housing and Community Development Division (HCD) of the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is pleased to announce that the Family Child Care Facilities Fund (FCCFF) 2025 Request for Proposal (RFP) is now open. See the application and timeline below for deadline information. Apply here! This funding opportunity provides home upgrades to … Continue reading New Funding Opportunity: Family Child Care Facilities Fund
Celebrating a record number of graduates from King County Children, Youth and Young Adult Division programs!
More than 234 young people celebrated earning their secondary credentials (GEDs or high school diplomas) last month thanks to several programs managed by the department’s Children, Youth, and Young Adults Division (CYYAD). Many of these young people also earned college credits. CYYAD operates three learning centers for young people ages 16 to24. Run by our … Continue reading Celebrating a record number of graduates from King County Children, Youth and Young Adult Division programs!
Sheila Ater Capestany departs Children, Youth, and Young Adult Division; King County leaders gather to recognize her lasting impact
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
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