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e: Meranda.Smith@scworkforce.org
e: Armando.Flores@scworkforce.org

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Purpose: To provide access to childcare for working families (provide child care service to individuals seeking workforce training)

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Purpose: To provide access to childcare for working families (provide child care service to individuals seeking workforce training)

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e: wafatherhooodcouncil.org
e: anne.stone@dshs.wa.gov

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Erica Hallock
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Cindy Carroll
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The Working Families Tax Credit will put up to $1,200 per year back in the pockets of those who need it most. The Working Families Tax Credit is a new annual tax refund for Washington residents worth $50-$1,200 depending on your income level and how many qualifying children you have in your household.

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Leg Session Week 14 Update-Erica Hallock, Start Early WA

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Leg Session Week 14 Update-Erica Hallock, Start Early WA

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Trivia Answer

The Legislature allocated $35,000 to design and construct the 19 room, Georgian style Governor's Mansion. Built in 1909, it is currently the oldest building on the Capitol Campus.

Washington State Governor's Mansion
(Photo Credit: Historylink.org)

Washington was one of the first 20 states to offer housing to its executive leader. Prior to the construction of the mansion, Governors were expected to move their families to Olympia and secure private housing within their salary (which was $333.33/month at the time of the building's construction). Governors were also expected to extensively entertain and host public events, which made finding the right house even more complicated.

The Governor's residence was designed in 1908 by Tacoma-based architects Russell & Babcock and built using Washington contractors and materials, including sandstone from Tenino and lime from the San Juan Islands. The original budget did not include funding for furnishings, which proved problematic as its grand opening coincided with the 1909 inauguration of Governor Albert Mead. To ensure a festive party, local Olympians lent their furniture and glassware. Ultimately, the Legislature allocated $15,000 to furnish the residence. A number of the original pieces remain in the home today, including the grandfather clock on the stairway landing and 18 chairs in the State Dining Room.

Unfortunately, the Governor at the time of the mansion's completion, Governor Albert Mead, never had the opportunity to live in the residence. He was present in Olympia on his inauguration day, fell ill and moved to California to convalesce. He died two months later. Mead's Lt. Governor Marion E. Hay and his family became the first gubernatorial family to live in the home and Hay's wife oversaw the furnishing project.

The residence did not receive funding for upkeep and needed maintenance after the initial investments, resulting in disrepair. Finally, in 1915, Governor Ernest Lister and his family moved out of the home because it cost too much to keep it heated in the winter. A few years later, the Legislature made multiple attempts to sell the property entirely or demolish the mansion and erect a legislative office building in its place.

It was not until 1963, when Governor Dan Evans and family moved in, that a long-term plan was developed to address needed costs for maintaining the home. First Lady Nancy Bell Evans took up the mantle of preserving and renovating the residence, creating the Foundation for the Preservation of the Governor's Mansion, a group that continues today. In 1972, the initial board of 47 women and five men began implementing a master plan developed pro bono by Seattle-based interior decorator Jean Jongeword. To this day, the Foundation plays a key role, undertaking private fundraising efforts to maintain the furnishings and art in the public rooms as well as providing education about the mansion and its history.

In 2022, the Foundation published a timeline highlighting significant events during its 50-year history.

(Photo Credit: Washington State Governor's Mansion Foundation)

Some interesting tidbits I learned during my research:

In 1997, Governor Gary Locke and his family experienced a bat infiltration in the residence. After Governor Locke chased a bat out of the primary bedroom, the entire Locke family was vaccinated against rabies and temporarily moved to a private residence to allow experts to properly rid their home of the bat problem. (This spawned a number of "punny" newspaper headlines about the Governor being driven "batty").

On Aug. 9, 2008 the first wedding involving a member of the gubernatorial family was held at the residence when Governor Christine Gregoire's daughter Michelle married Scott Lindsay.

Each Halloween during his tenure, Governor Jay Inslee and his wife Trudi don themed costumes to distribute Halloween goodies to trick-or-treaters. Halloween 2019, Governor Inslee invited costumed Washingtonians to come by the residence for Washington state chocolate and apples. He shared the picture below on his official Twitter page.

Governor "Batman" Inslee and First Lady "Robin" Inslee pose with some of their super-hero grandchildren
(Photo Credit: Governor Jay Inslee's official Twitter page)

Finally, public tours are available with pre-registration. Visit the tour portion of the Governor's Mansion Foundation for tour times and registration.

Sources: Wikipedia, Olympia Historical Society and Washington State Governor's Mansion Foundation

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NEW: Notes From Olympia: April 14, Week 14 of the 2023 Legislative Session

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The Legislature allocated $35,000 to design and construct the 19 room, Georgian style Governor's Mansion. Built in 1909, it is currently the oldest building on the Capitol Campus. Washington State Governor's Mansion (Photo Credit: Historylink.org) Washington was one of the first 20 states to offer housing to its executive leader.

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What is the next skill that you'd like to learn really well? 

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What is the next skill that you'd like to learn really well? 

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Why Early Learning is Important:

Research has shown that children who are able to participate in early learning programs perform better throughout their years of schooling. Early learning programs focus on six areas of kindergarten readiness:

Social-Emotional - Children do better in school when they can regulate their emotions, establish positive relationships with others, and constructively participate in group settings.

Physical - The early years are important for the development of fundamental gross-motor and fine-motor skills needed to be active learners.

Language - Children need to understand increasingly complex language and use language to express their thoughts, ideas, needs, and feelings.

Cognitive - Children are more successful in school when they have positive approaches to learning, and are able to attend, engage, and persist to solve problems.

Literacy - A child's progress in reading and writing is one of the best predictors of whether the child will function competently in school and in life.

Math - Research shows that math is the number one predictor of future success in reading and math.*

*Duncan, Greg. University of California, 2007. Early Childhood Longitudinal studies. "The strongest predictors of later achievement are school-entry math, reading, and attention skills. Early math skills have the greatest predictive power."

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Research has shown that children who are able to participate in early learning programs perform better throughout their years of schooling. Early learning programs focus on six areas of kindergarten readiness: Social-Emotional - Children do better in school when they can regulate their emotions, establish positive relationships with others, and constructively participate in group settings.

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Community Partners Toolkit: multiple languages available!

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Community Partners Toolkit: multiple languages available!

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Community Partners Toolkit | Washington State Working Families Tax Credit

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Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

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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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Please follow this link to sign in for today's meeting!

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Please follow this link to sign in for today's meeting!

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WA State Budget and Policy Center: Working Families Tax Credit resources

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WA State Budget and Policy Center: Working Families Tax Credit resources

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The Working Families Tax Credit is now open for applications! - Budget and Policy Center

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Check out our new resources to support the launch of the groundbreaking new Working Families Tax Credit on February 1!

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Start at the 34:45 minute mark for the TTK section of this hearing

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Public Hearing: SHB 1479: Concerning restraint or isolation of students in public schools and educational programs. SHB 1550: Assisting eligible children in

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@forthekidswa

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Start Early's Blog and News About Early Childhood and Development

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Support Start Early and change the future for generations. Read stories about great need and triumph. Stories that will inform and inspire you.

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Free 2-Minute Quick Focus Reset Meditation: Regain Focus to Work, Study, or Get Tasks Done

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ITIN Filers Fact Sheet: Working Families Tax Credit

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ITIN Filers Fact Sheet: Working Families Tax Credit

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Who We Are: The Washington Interagency Fatherhood Council was founded in the fall of 2018 as the direct result of the two day Washington State 2018 Fatherhood Summit, attended by 140 people, including 35 dads and representatives of 24 service providers. The Council is made up of a diverse group of over 30 fathers, organizations, academics, and advocates.

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Community Assessment needs for our local ECEAP and Head Start contractors 

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Community Assessment needs for our local ECEAP and Head Start contractors 

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Congressional Directed Spending - Increasing childcare access for low-income families

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Congressional Directed Spending - Increasing childcare access for low-income families

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Meet the team: South Central Workforce Development Council

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Meet the team: South Central Workforce Development Council

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South Central Workforce Development Council

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The South Central Workforce Council (SCWDC) oversees workforce development activities in Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima counties. We manage the funding for training programs to help job seekers and business connect, and increase economic development in our part of Washington state.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in a defined benefit retirement plan as well as a deferred compensation plan. Employees also receive 6.65 hours of vacation leave each month, 8 hours of sick leave each month, and 15 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

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Meet The Team - South Central Workforce Development Council

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The South Central Workforce Council (SCWDC) oversees workforce development activities in Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima counties. We manage the funding for training programs to help job seekers and business connect, and increase economic development in our part of Washington state. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.

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The Senate Appropriations Committee will again be accepting member requests from Senators for the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations bills. This is an important and valuable way for each member to communicate their federal budget priorities for the fiscal year and advocate for programs that are important to their constituents and benefit their states.

General guidance for Senators making requests to the Appropriations Committee, including deadlines for receiving requests by Subcommittee, can be found HERE.

In addition to accepting programmatic requests, the Senate Appropriations Committee will again, on a bipartisan basis, accept requests for Congressionally Directed Spending. This will be the second year that Chairman Leahy has restored the practice of Congressionally Directed Spending.

In fiscal year 2022, Chairman Leahy imposed new reforms on the practice to promote transparency and accountability, which remain in place for fiscal year 2023. These reforms can be found HERE.

In a commitment to transparency, all members will be required to post any requests they make for Congressionally Directed Spending to their Senate office website and certify that neither they nor their immediate family have a financial interest in their requests. The Appropriations Committee will update this page with links to each post when they become available.

The Committee will carefully review all member requests. Only those requests that comply with Committee and Senate rules and are deemed appropriate for federal support will be considered for funding.

In fiscal year 2022, Congressionally Directed Spending, and Community Project Funding directed by the House Appropriations Committee, accounted for less than 1 percent of discretionary spending, a commitment made by both Chairman Leahy and Chair DeLauro. These worthwhile projects directed taxpayer dollars back into communities to promote economic development, education, health care initiatives, and other worthy investments in the American people. A complete list of projects that were funded, and those that were requested, in fiscal year 2022 can be found HERE.

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FY 2023 Appropriations Requests and Congressionally Directed Spending | United States Senate Committee on Appropriations

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The Senate Appropriations Committee will again be accepting member requests from Senators for the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations bills. This is an important and valuable way for each member to communicate their federal budget priorities for the fiscal year and advocate for programs that are important to their constituents and benefit their states.

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Congressional Directed Spending Disclosure - Senator Patty Murray

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Fiscal Year 2024 CDS Requests Member Recipient Name Project Purpose Project Location Amount Requested Appropriations Bill Financial Certification Murray Army Corps of Engineers (Civil) Columbia River Fish Mitigation, WA, OR, & ID (CRFM): Evaluations, Design, and Construction of measures to address t…

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Michele Crawley provided lots of contacts to start conversations on what they may need.
States centers in Kittitas are okay with staffing.
Missy @ Happy Feet, Ms Moran @ Creative Kids, Mercer Creek Church, KariAnn @ Cle Elum SD, Nicole Mathews, Claudette, WIC, Apoyo, Cle Elum Downtown Assoc, Bookmobile Tues nights during summer.

Selah SD is talking about putting a childcare center for parenting students at elementary. May also branch out to provide childcare for SD staff

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WA Fatherhood Council - PPT Presentation

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WA Fatherhood Council - PPT Presentation