The Department of Community and Human Services is excited to share a new funding opportunity to support the construction of new Early Learning Facilities (ELF) or the expansion of existing facilities. Funding is available through the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA) General Child Care Facilities Fund. This RFP is aimed at expanding and strengthening the early learning system in King County. Applications for the Request for … Continue reading New funding opportunity aims to build and expand Early Learning Facilities in King County
Learn about the child care workers enrolled in the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Wage Boost Pilot
This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog. Child care is the work that makes all other work possible. But for too long, child care workers have been underpaid and underrecognized for the essential work they do. We’re working to change that. That’s why we launched the Best Starts for Kids Child … Continue reading Learn about the child care workers enrolled in the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Wage Boost Pilot
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
Child care workers and employers: We want to hear from you!
This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog. Applications for the Best Starts for Kids Wage Boost Pilot opened February 10 and we want to make sure we hear from child care workers and employers about their experience and well-being. Directors and owners who apply or have already applied should receive an email or text … Continue reading Child care workers and employers: We want to hear from you!
Best Starts for Kids Child Care Wage Boost Pilot application is live!
This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog. Child care facilities can now apply to join the Best Starts Child Care Wage Boost Pilot. Applications close March 7. Apply here! Eligible facilities will be selected by lottery, and workers at selected facilities can enroll to receive a quarterly payment to increase their … Continue reading Best Starts for Kids Child Care Wage Boost Pilot application is live!
New funding opportunity aims to build and expand Early Learning Facilities in King County
The Department of Community and Human Services is excited to share a new funding opportunity to support the construction of new Early Learning Facilities (ELF) or the expansion of existing facilities. Funding is available through the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA) General Child Care Facilities Fund. This RFP is aimed at expanding and strengthening … Continue reading New funding opportunity aims to build and expand Early Learning Facilities in King County