Pregnancy and Childbirth During the Pandemic: 10 Things to Know

July 14, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

With the help of Best Starts for Kids’ Prenatal to Five partners at Rainier Valley Midwives and Open Arms Perinatal Services, we’ve gathered the top 10 takeaways for expecting parents to know today as they navigate pregnancy and childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Class of 2020: Congratulations Mina

June 25, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Congratulations, Class of 2020! COVID-19 upended your senior year and graduation celebrations. We want to recognize your hard work, perseverance and accomplishments amidst such unique challenges.

Congratulations Class of 2020!

June 15, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

Cross-posted from the Best Starts Blog Congratulations, Class of 2020! COVID-19 upended your senior year and graduation celebrations. We want to recognize your hard work, perseverance and accomplishments amidst such unique challenges. Over the course of the next two weeks, the Best Starts Blog is highlighting high school graduates across King County. These seniors participated […]

We want social distancing, not social isolation

March 10, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

In light of the coronavirus outbreak in King County and our current community recommendations, Best Starts for Kids shares resources and ideas to help fight social isolation in the midst of social distancing.

Why testing for lead helps kids…and how you can get free testing

August 5, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Lead exposure can harm brain growth in young children, so it’s important for toddlers and preschoolers to be tested for lead if they have any of the risk factors. We’re offering free lead testing at many events this August, and we have a comic strip to explain why testing for lead benefits young children.

Offering Child Care Providers The Support They Need to Help Children Thrive

July 23, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Whether they work at a center, are based at home, are informal caregivers, or are in a preschool classroom, King County’s child care providers are dedicated to the healthy development and school readiness of all the children in their care. The Child Care Health Consultation program offers free consultation with public health nurses and other specialists in health education and child development. Building upon Public Health’s Child Care Health Consultation program, Best Starts for Kids expanded services. In 2018, more than 500 child care providers and caregivers participated thanks to Best Starts funding. Learn more about this amazing strength-based resource.