Children's Council Meeting

Virtual Meeting

January 10, 2024 from 8:30 - 10:00am

Spotlight Topic: Advocacy!

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82861777500?pwd=cFZxU1lMdVVHampyN0FRUS9vYlJvUT09



Advocacy Resources

Washington Communities for Children - 2024 Legislative Agenda

Start Early Washington - Early Learning Highlights in Governor's Proposed Supplemental Budget

Child Care Aware of WA Advocacy 101 Zoom workshop, January 16th 6-7:30pm

Non-Profit Lobbying Information and Resources

State Legislative Website - Resources and Information for Visiting the Legislature

How to Read a Bill

State Budget Universe - good visual for understanding the state budget


Resources

CALL TO ACTION

Skagit/Islands Head Start Strategic Planning Session

Help Skagit/Island Head Start plan their future path, by reviewing data, asking questions about the programs, and giving input. January 23rd 12-2pm or 4-6pm at the Children's Museum. Flyer Here.

PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS

Incredible Years - Free Family Program for people with kids age 1-3. Online program starts January 22nd. Free, but registration is required. Flyer Here.


Free Dental Clinic

North Cascade Care free dental clinic is scheduled for February 18 & 19 at Skagit Adventist Academy in Burlington.

TRAININGS

Queer Parent Support Group Facilitator Training

Perinatal Support Washington is offering a 2-part training to teach facilitators how to create and run trauma informed peer support space and create congruent contact that meets the needs of LGBTQ+ parents. January 24-26th & March 1st


BluePrints - An Architectural Conference for Early Learning Design - January 22nd, 1:00 - 5:00PM in Tacoma, Sponsored by Pierce County Early Childhood Network. Free to attend but registration is required.

Start Early's Essentials of Home Visiting live webinar series

This webinar series in on-going through June 2024. Some topics are - Understanding Substance Abuse through the Family's Lens, Reflective Supervision, Being Present with Families, and more. To see the full schedule, click here and scroll to page 10 for the 2024 series.


Substance Use and Mental Health in the Perinatal Period: Challenges, Opportunities, and Treatment Approaches

February 8th from 9am -10:15 am via Zoom. Free, but registration required.

Data & Reports

Washington State of Children Report - available online in English and Spanish.

Northwest Regional State of the Children Reports (En Español)

Family Friendly Workplace report for the Northwest Region 

State of the Children Dashboards 

Child Care Business Feasibility Estimator