Child Care Health Consultation (CCHC) promotes the health, safety, and development of children and caregivers in child care settings. Multidisciplinary teams of community health workers, nurses, mental health professionals, nutritionists, and others provide coaching and training to child care providers. This includes training on mental/behavioral health, sensory and self-regulation, brain development, and use of developmental screening tools and resources. Public Health – Seattle and King County (PHSKC) has offered CCHC in King County for over 35 years, and Best Starts partners with community-based partners to strengthen the cultural responsiveness of CCHC services, and develop tailored supports for different communities and cultures. Programs serve licensed child care providers and Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) or informal caregivers.
This strategy invests in:
Investing Early (prenatal-5)
so that babies are born healthy and establish a strong foundation for lifelong health and well-being
Estimated annual reach:
1,200 providers
Funding Estimate (2022-2027):
$21,555,000
