Application for Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy now open to families!

September 19, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

Best Starts for Kids in ramping up work to expand access to childcare for families across King County. Learn more about how to apply for the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy!

Don’t miss the once-a-year summit for Best Starts for Kids

April 19, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

For anyone committed to better support and services for babies, children, youth, and families in King County … For anyone committed to thriving, healthy communities … For anyone looking to connect with others working on similar goals … The upcoming Best Starts for Kids annual summit offers an opportunity to share your experiences and reflect […]

Stories of Resiliency & Strength: “The Youth is the Truth”

March 16, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Today, we are thankful to share a piece by Rahel Ambachew as a part of Best Starts for Kids’ Stories of Resiliency & Strength series. Her story carries the resilient and ardent spirit of past generations and highlights the ongoing barriers that youth face while striving for full, fair participation in our democracy.

Stories of Resiliency & Strength from Communities of Color

February 24, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

We must celebrate the beauty and fullness in all that Black children and youth are. Out in the world Black children and youths’ stories are living, breathing, and thriving narratives that demand more of us. They ask: do you see my humanity and are you willing to understand my full story? Today, we are grateful to share a poem by Nikai Mackie, who originally shared her piece with our community partner, Young-Women Empowered (Y-WE), in June 2020. We hope you intentionally sit and reckon with Nikai’s words.

Learning Pods: Back to School Decisions During a Pandemic

September 9, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

With many schools opting for remote learning, pods are an agreement between families to have their kids come together in person to learn.

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.