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Now accepting applications for the Workforce Development Mini Grants – apply by November 25!
We are excited to share that the third round of Workforce Development Mini Grants Request for Applications (RFA) is now open! This funding opportunity closes on Tuesday, November 25 at 2PM, please submit your application by then. Review the full...
Non-Best Starts for Kids Funding Opportunities List – October to December deadlines
Review upcoming funding opportunities for babies, kids, and young people from funders and agencies outside of Best Starts!
Now accepting applications for the King County Youth Well-Being Network: Renton Area Lead – apply by October 27!
We are excited to share that the King County Youth Well-Being Network: Renton Area Lead Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open! This funding opportunity closes on Thursday, October 27 at 5PM, please submit your application by...
Best Starts to launch new King County Youth Well-Being Network Partnership
Editor’s note: Updated to include link to the Renton-area RFP. Best Starts for Kids, the Raikes Foundation, and other community organizations announced a partnership Thursday to pilot community-led mental...
Parent Champions: a community-based solution to support parents/caregivers of children with developmental differences
Who do you turn to when you need advice? A trusted friend? Someone who shares your values and understands what you are going through? A Parent Champion is just that. Parent Champions are...
Join Best Starts Family Engagement Resource Fair on September 12!
Editor's note 9/8/26: This blog post has been updated to reflect an updated vendor list. Best Starts is hosting our second annual Family Engagement Resource Fair! This is for families to connect with organizations and learn about resources and...
Best Starts workshops September – December 2026
Best Starts for Kids offers free workshops, trainings, and peer learning opportunities to build up the knowledge and skills of King County providers, caregivers, and community members. We know it’s essential to invest in the expertise of our...
Breaking Backpack Records: ReOpp Back-to-School Resource Fair Hands Out 544 Backpacks Ahead of New School Year
Each year the Reconnect to Opportunity (ReOpp) Back-to-School Resource Fair hands out free school supplies, backpacks, food bags, and more to young people across King County, in partnership with...
Non-Best Starts for Kids Funding Opportunities List – September to November deadlines
Review upcoming funding opportunities for babies, kids, and young people from funders and agencies outside of Best Starts!
Now accepting applications for the Promoting First Relationships – Agency Training Project 2027 – apply by October 1!
We are excited to share that the Best Starts for Kids Promoting First Relationships – Agency Training Project 2027 request for applications (RFA) is now open! This funding opportunity closes on Thursday, October 1 at 2PM, please submit your...
Best Starts Workshops
We offer equity-centered workshops for King County early childhood providers.
Best Starts for Kids Dashboard
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.