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Attend these info-sessions to learn more about the Best Starts Child Care Wage Boost Pilot!
If you are a child care worker, child care employer, or if you just want to learn more: join one of the upcoming information sessions about the Best Starts Child Care Wage Boost Pilot! Child care facilities in King County will be able to...
Data Brief release: Youth mental health and substance use in King County
Young people across the country and here in King County have faced increased challenges to their mental health and well-being – a trend that started before the pandemic. Young people who are girls, Black, Brown, Indigenous, and People of...
Announcing the Home-Based Services (HBS) Supportive Environments awardee to lead a new King County HBS Advisory Group
To build a Home-Based Services (HBS) system that continues to meet the needs of families, caregivers, and providers, Best Starts is seeking to identify and change the larger systems and environmental conditions that impact the delivery of...
Now accepting applications for the Pediatric Mobile Immunization Clinics RFA – apply by February 27!
We are excited to share that the Pediatric Mobile Immunization Clinics Request for Applications (RFA) is now open! This funding opportunity closes on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 2PM, please submit your application by then. Click here to...
Applications going live February 10 for the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Wage Boost Pilot!
Starting February 10, child care facilities in King County can apply to be a part of the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Wage Boost Pilot. Applications will close March 7. Eligible workers at selected facilities will be issued quarterly...
Centering Diverse Healers for Youth Well-Being: Announcing Seven Awardees!
Youth mental health challenges have been a long-standing concern for communities, exacerbated by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, as well as young people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,...
Announcing 13 Healthy and Safe Environments Awardees!
Health and well-being are influenced by the places we live, learn, work, and play. Our Healthy and Safe Environments (HSE) strategy partners with community-based organizations, schools, and groups led by young people to transform communities for...
Now accepting proposals for the Best Starts for Kids Levy Evaluation – submit a proposal by February 14!
We are excited to share that the Best Starts for Kids Levy Evaluation Request for Proposals (RFP) # KC001316 is now open! This RFP closes on Friday, February 14 at 2PM PT, please submit your proposal before then. Click here to view the full...
