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“Radio has really taught us the power of spoken voice. It's really a valuable learning lesson, not just for promoting yourself, but also for speaking skills, communication and connecting with other people. I think that's why we love radio.”
First cohort of child care provider graduates Child care providers, family members, and friends gathered at Gwen’s Guidance in south King County to celebrate their first cohort of Positive Behavior Support (P.B.S) & Play Program...
This was first posted on the DCHS blog. It is back-to-school season, and this August the Reconnect to Opportunity (ReOpp) team hosted the fifth annual High School Resource fair with 23 community partners and 466 community members...
This was originally posted on the DCHS Cultivating Connections Blog. Supporting the well-being and mental health of our communities is a priority for King County. Even before the pandemic, community members were facing new challenges in...
Sometimes it can be challenging for partners who work in direct service to take a step back, reflect on their work, take a moment to rest, and reignite their passion for why they do the work they do. Having an intentional opportunity to connect with others can make all the difference when it's built into the workday.
Sixteen people representing 8 of our funded Place Based and Cultural Community partners got that opportunity when they attended the Community of Practice gathering April 16. They came away feeling connected, informed, and refreshed.
A key feature of Best Starts’ work is deep investment in promotion. While crisis response and intervention are essential in supporting community well-being, promotion creates long-term and sustainable positive impact. Mental health promotion...
This was originally posted on the King County School Health blog. In May we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. This month offers us space to reflect on how our school-based health centers (SBHCs) support the mental health and wellbeing of...
The Best Starts team was heartbroken by the passing of our colleague and friend, Kimberly Walker. In honor of her powerful work in the community in King County and beyond, King County Executive Dow Constantine issued a proclamation designating...
The energy of our March Gathering, with the theme Be Brave, Be Bold, Be You, still lingers in the air, filling our hearts with joy and inspiration! There were two Liberated Village organization partners that spearheaded this gathering, with...
We are deeply saddened to share the news that our beloved friend and colleague, Kimberly Walker, passed away. Kimberly joined the Best Starts for Kids team in 2019 as the 5 – 24 Policy and Program Manager. In her role, Kimberly...
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.