Announcing Parent/Caregiver Education and Support Awards

Published August 17, 2018

We’re thrilled to announce nine awardees for the Parenting/Caregiver Education and Support funding opportunity! With a total investment of $1,400,000 over 2.5 years, these awards will support community organizations delivering community centered, relationship-based support through information and services provided to parents of children birth to age 5.

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Congratulation to our new partners:

Center for Human Services
D.A.D.S.
Families of Color Seattle (FOCS)
HopeCentral
Korean Community Service Center
REWA
United Indians of All Tribes
Voices of Tomorrow
West African Community Council

This award is one of five Community-Based Parenting and Peer Supports funding opportunities. Stay tuned for the following upcoming RFPs in this strategy area:

  • Prenatal Services and Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (opening soon!)
  • Information for Caregivers (opening soon!)

Past RFPs include:

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