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
In 2022, the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) continued to build on previous investments and delivered programming to help people transition to affordable housing, get job training, find employment, access emergency financial assistance, connect with domestic violence advocacy, receive behavioral health treatment, and access other resources and services. The VSHSL has reached across a…
Continue reading ➞ Meet the faces behind the impact: 2022 VSHSL Annual Report
A message from DCHS Director, Leo Flor on the King County Refugee Resettlement Hotel program: “When he entered their private room and saw they had a small kitchen with a two-burner stove and a sink that spit out clear water, he called his mom in Afghanistan. “We have everything in here,” he [Ahmad] told her.” …
Continue reading ➞ Moving stories from the King County Refugee Resettlement Hotel program
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!
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
King County observes the Juneteenth federal holiday to celebrate and honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. While Juneteenth is a celebration of emancipation, we must still remember the fight for a racially-just future is ongoing and we must continue to fight for racial equity and address the disparities that exist…
Continue reading ➞ Amplifying Black Voices: VSHSL Partners Spotlight
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