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As part of our work to model effective supports for babies, kids, young people, and families, Best Starts invests in data and evaluation to measure success and identify opportunities for improvement. In February, Best Starts issued a...
Editors note: This position was reposted April 25 with a new classification. We apologize that applicants who have already applied will need to reapply. We have updated this blog post to reflect the new link, and timeline. Best Starts is...
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...
The application deadline is February 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm Pacific. Apply now! We are seeking a Senior Evaluator to conduct evaluation projects or studies across multiple strategy areas of the Best Starts for Kids Levy and collaborate with...
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...
This dashboard shows the impact of Best Starts funding across its eight investment areas: Child Care, Investing Early, Sustain the Gain, Youth and Family Homelessness Prevention Initiative, Communities of Opportunity, Capital Projects, Technical Assistance and Capacity Building, and Data and Evaluation.