A strong child care sector is key when it comes to supporting racial equity in our communities, because kids receive high quality care while their families work, contribute to their community, and take care of other basic needs. Through the General Child Care Facilities Fund (GCCFF) and in partnership with the Enterprise Community Partners, King…
Continue reading ➞ Digging into the details on upcoming child care facilities projects
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
This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog. In recognition of the important work of child care providers, King County Executive Dow Constantine issued a proclamation designating May 12 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. “Child care workers are invaluable to our community and we all benefit from their dedicated and…
This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog. Through partnership with community organizations, families, and child care providers, the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy is now reaching 1,800 children. This amounts to $2 million per month that Best Starts is distributing to help families cover the costs of child care. …
Continue reading ➞ Best Starts Child Care Subsidy reaching more than 1,800 children
Editor's note: this post was updated to reflect the total funds dedicated to the Best Starts Child Care Subsidy: $160 million over six years. A thriving and equitable child care system is essential for our communities. Child care supports parents and guardians in the workforce; provides babies and children with nurturing spaces where they can…
Continue reading ➞ Application for Best Starts Child Care Subsidy now open to families!
The Housing, Homelessness and Community Development Division (HHCDD) of King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is delaying the release of the second round of the Family Child Care Facilities Fund (FCCFF) Request for Proposal (RFP), anticipated to release this month. The funding is now scheduled to be released in the Fall of…
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