Children, Youth and Young Adults

Children, Youth and Young Adults (CYYAD): Focuses on early intervention, prevention and promotion for children and youth ages 5-24; justice system alternatives; and youth education and employment

Awards Announcement: Learning from Community Stories – the Impacts of COVID-19

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Cross post from Communities of Opportunity originally posted on the BSK Blog Cuidate|Care by Hinojos & Jimenez Art COVID-19 has increased instability and insecurity for communities across King County and exacerbated inequities in health, housing and economic stability. The rates of confirmed cases are highest among Hispanic/Latinx, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and Black residents. Public Health – Seattle…

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Recognizing resiliency and supporting success

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This blog was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids Blog. Every child, young adult, and family experiences hardships throughout their life, whether they are born into them or contend with new issues as they grow up. Our ability to navigate challenging moments and keep moving in the face of adversity is rooted in…

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UNA SERIE ESPECIAL DE RADIO EN ESPAÑOL DE KINDERING

Categories Best Starts for Kids, Children, Youth and Young Adults, Department of Community and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports

Para padres de niños con necesidades especiales Sintonice la estación de radio KKMO, El Rey 1360 AM, a las 3 p.m. el martes 29 de septiembre para una transmisión especial en español presentada por Kindering para padres de niños con necesidades especiales. Durante este programa, hablaremos sobre cómo criar a los niños para que sean…

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Summer Updates from the King County Family Youth Council

Categories Behavioral Health and Recovery, Children, Youth and Young Adults, Department of Community and Human Services

Please visit the King County Family Youth Council webpage for more information on FYC Happy Summer! This summer is turning out to be very different then we all thought. FYC hope everyone is practicing safe social distancing as you get some sun and fun. We are sharing some activities idea and resource links below for…

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Level Up! Conference 2020

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

Repost from Seattle YMCA Step Out and Level Up: Life Skills & Employment Conference for Young Adults Step out and level up at the Y Social Impact Center’s annual young adult life skills and employment conference, Level Up! This four-day, online conference offers life skills workshops, employment forums, lunch pickups, swag giveaways, prizes and more!…

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Early Support for Infants and Toddlers Services During COVID-19

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

Shared from: Best Starts for Kids Best Starts for Kids has made an incredible impact on supporting children with developmental delays, and their families, by investing in Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT). Best Starts Prenatal to Five investments have supported 44% growth in the ESIT program over the past 5 years. ESIT provides services…

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