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!

VAPING PREVENTION & QUIT RESOURCES: TIPS FOR PARENTS & SCHOOLS

September 12, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

School-age kids are using vaping devices at an alarming rate. Here parents and schools can find useful tips to help kids stay away from vaping.

Dr. Ben Danielson answers parents’ questions about vaccines for children under 5

August 5, 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

A still from a Q&A video with Dr. Ben Danielson.

Parents of young children and babies have lots of questions about COVID-19 vaccines. Beloved local pediatrician Dr. Ben Danielson is here to help.

How to Keep Kids Safe from COVID this Summer: A Checklist for Parents

July 8, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

We’ve put together a checklist for you to make it a little bit easier to track all the current recommendations about keeping kids protected from COVID. We hope it can make the difference between COVID spoiled plans and the summertime fun we all need and deserve.

How childcare and early learning programs are taking simple steps to improve indoor air quality: A closer look at how it works

June 23, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

Improving indoor air quality is one of the most important and long-lasting approaches to reducing the spread of COVID-19. With the emergence of lower-cost options that can make a difference, Public Health has been working alongside child care providers to reduce the virus’ spread and to promote other health benefits by improving indoor air quality.