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The application deadline is August 10, 2024 at 11:59 pm Pacific. Apply Now! The Performance Measurement and Evaluation unit is recruiting an Intern III (Graduate Intern) to support data and evaluation activities. This Intern III (Graduate...
Having a trusted adult or caregiver in a young person’s life can have a positive impact on their health and well-being. Best Starts Positive Family Connections strategy partners with community to strengthen and build positive relationships...
The application deadline is July 6, 2024 at 11:59 pm Pacific. Apply Now! We are seeking a Sustain the Gain (5-24) Policy & Program Manager IV to provide high-level project management to Best Starts for Kids implementation activities with...
Summer is a great time for children and young people to play outside, get exercise, and improve their physical and mental health. This year King County expects hotter weather and less rain, which means more smoky days. Please share these four...
As school ends, we wanted to highlight fun activities and opportunities that kids and young people can enjoy this summer. We’ve compiled this list with access in mind, and prioritized activities that are no-cost, low-cost, or have scholarship...
Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Child Care Health Program (CCHP) and Best Starts Child Care Health Consultation strategy partnered to create Nutrition and Food Safety videos on Bottle Feeding Tips in Child Care Settings and Healthy...
The King County Children and Youth Advisory Board (CYAB) is seeking new members for Executive appointment. The CYAB is a King County executive-appointed oversight and advisory body made up of King County residents with geographically and...
Young people have invaluable insights into how best to strengthen the mental health and well-being of their peers and communities. Best Starts is investing in young leaders whose passion and innovation can help improve the well-being of their...
The application deadline is March 15, 2024 at 11:59 pm Pacific. Apply Now! The Assessment, Policy Development, & Evaluation (APDE) of the Health Sciences Division of Public Health | Seattle & King County is seeking a Temporary Best...
Best Starts Workforce Development strategy provides training, technical assistance, and peer learning opportunities to build the knowledge and skills of our early childhood workforce and promote shared community healing. By supporting King...
We offer equity-centered workshops for King County early childhood providers.
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.