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State of the Children Report - Recorded Presentation

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State of the Children Report - Recorded Presentation

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Henedina Tavares, Ph. D. - Family Voice & Resource Access Network Lead, WCFC

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Henedina Tavares, Ph. D. - Family Voice & Resource Access Network Lead, WCFC

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Network Leadership — Washington Communities For Children

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Washington Communities for Children (WCFC) is a network of 10 Regional Early Childhood coalitions across Washington State that are supported by a team of State Leads focused on policy and advocacy, equity, data, and community engagement. Community engagement efforts center around Child Care Voice, Health Provider Voice, and Family Voice & Resource Access. These networks, coalitions, organizations, and individuals aim to build relationships, learn together, identify challenges, and test ideas, all in the spirit of improving child and family wellbeing.

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The Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC) was created by the Legislature in 2007.

ELAC representatives from around the state meet regularly to provide input and recommendations to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) so our strategies and actions are well informed and broadly supported by parents, child care providers, health and safety experts and interested members of the public.

Governor Jay Inslee holds final authority for policy decisions.

The council has adopted a Racial Equity Framework through which it conducts its business as an advisory board to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

Members

The Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC) members are a diverse group of people whose role is to provide DCYF with input and recommendations to inform DCYF's work.

ELAC includes parents, child care providers, health and safety experts, legislators, representatives of Tribal Nations, independent schools, K-12 and higher education, and others who are interested in creating a statewide early learning system that helps all children realize their full potential.

Some ELAC members are appointed by the Governor. Others are appointed by various entities as required in the legislation that created ELAC.

Meetings

The Early Learning Advisory Council has six regular meetings each year, held on the first Tuesday of odd months. At each meeting, ELAC members get updates on DCYF's work and provide input and recommendations to DCYF.

Members of the public are welcome to attend ELAC meetings. Public comment periods are offered throughout each meeting. The locations and times vary for each meeting.

2022
December 6, 2022 August 2, 2022 October 4, 2022 June 7, 2022 April 12, 2022 February 1, 2022
At the time of the meeting, please join the Zoom meeting via the link below.

9:00am-3:00pm

Meeting number (access code): 824 9183 1069
Meeting password: 904723

Join by phone: 1 253 215 8782 US Toll
Passcode: 904723

2021
December 7, 2021 October 5, 2021 - Joint Early Learning Advisory Council, Provider Supports Subcommittee, and Parent Advisory Group Meeting August 3, 2021 June 1, 2021 - Joint Provider Supports Subcommittee Meeting March 30, 2021 - Joint PAG Meeting February 2, 2021

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Department of Children, Youth & Families

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The Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC) was created by the Legislature in 2007. Read the statutory language ELAC representatives from around the state meet regularly to provide input and recommendations to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) so our strategies and actions are well informed and broadly supported by parents, child care providers, health and safety experts and interested members of the public.

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ELAC rep needed for Investing in Children Coalition

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ELAC rep needed for Investing in Children Coalition

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$1,250 available to support participation

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Headspace | Mini Meditation | Let Go of Stress

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Investing in Children Executive Committee - January 2026

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Investing in Children Executive Committee - January 2026

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Co-Designing the State of the Children Report - PP Slides

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Co-Designing the State of the Children Report - PP Slides

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SOTC Presentation - Investing in Children Meeting 01.28.2026 

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Legislature Home

In 2023, the legislative session will return to an in-person format. Legislative buildings are open and capacity in legislative hearing rooms adjusted. Remote participation opportunities will continue. Please go to the House Operations and Senate Operations plans for more details. To view legislative proceedings click here for TVW. Please click here ​ for more information about testifying in a committee, submitting written testimony, getting your position noted for the legislative record, and contacting your legislator.

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Legislature Home In 2023, the legislative session will return to an in-person format. Legislative buildings are open and capacity in legislative hearing rooms adjusted. Remote participation opportunities will continue. Please go to the House Operations and Senate Operations plans for more details. To view legislative proceedings click here for TVW.

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Which communities don’t have enough child care nearby to serve the families that need it? Use this mapping tool to see if you live in a child care desert.

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Our State of the Children reports series capture regional demographics of children in our state and availability of child care as well as economic impact. (Updated 2024. For the most current data, visit the Department of Children, Youth, and Families website.)

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Early Care and Education

This report series was developed in partnership with Washington Communities for Children. It illuminates disparities in early learning for the families seeking child care as well as the workforce providing that care

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Economic Impact

These regional reports provide data and recommendations to help employers lower absenteeism and create a workplace that supports families. (Updated 2024, formerly the Family Friendly Workplace reports.)

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State of the Children 2024 - Sources & Citations

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Our State of the Children reports series capture regional demographics of children in our state and availability of child care as well as economic impact. (Updated 2024. For the most current data, visit the Department of Children, Youth, and Families website. ) ‍ Early Care and Education This report series was developed in partnership with Washington Communities for Children.