Boundaries and Balance: Redefining Self-Care We are thrilled to announce the launch of Holding Hope, a podcast designed to support families, child care providers, and communities across Washington State. This exciting

We’re thrilled to announce the release of the first Spanish episode of our Manteniendo Esperanza podcast! In this special episode, we dive into a meaningful conversation with Vivian Fernández-Lentz, an

As the new school year begins, we are excited to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our scholars who graduated this past June. This year, we proudly recognize 62 graduates who

It’s no secret that childcare is expensive. Now, a new study is showing just how much it’s impacted Washington’s workforce. The study found nearly 40% of Washington parents reported having

Washington leaders have recently taken steps to expand child care access in communities across the state, but it’s still difficult for many families to find high-quality, convenient and affordable care.

Estimates show Washington only has about one early childhood mental health consultant for every 13,000 kids. Will lawmakers come up with money to help improve that ratio? “Early learning consultants

“Child care costs have spiked 220% since 1990, and the crisis is especially acute in Washington state. It has the fifth-highest average weekly cost of child care in the nation, and Seattle is

“U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, a Washington Democrat, is calling for the federal government to renew its historic investment in the child care industry. When the pandemic first hit, the Child

Lawmakers delivered some new support, but advocates say there’s still a ways to go shoring up the sector. “Washington lawmakers this year funneled more money and support toward the state’s

The 2023 Legislative Session has officially come to a close! Thanks to the dedicated advocacy of child care providers, parents and supporters like you, Washington continued to make important investments