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Hanna Bruning: North Central Early Learning Coalition

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Early learning providers received more than $55 million from ELF program

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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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DCYF is looking for a subcommittee to be part of the new Pre- K Promise ECEAP expansion advisory group.  Nominations are due by May 20th

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DCYF is looking for a subcommittee to be part of the new Pre- K Promise ECEAP expansion advisory group.  Nominations are due by May 20th

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Thank you for your interest in supporting the Pre-K Promise Subcommittee. This Group will meet quarterly to provide input on ECEAP expansion.This group will guide DCYF by providing external perspectives and expertise to inform decisions on expansion plans. The group will include selected representatives from key advisory bodies and partner organizations to provide an array of unique perspectives on the overall approach to expansion as well as implementation challenges and opportunities.Nomination will close on May 20th

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

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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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April Investing in Children Coalition Meeting

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Please complete this form to sign in for today’s meeting! If you have trouble completing this, please send the requested information to forthekids@yakimavalleycf.org.Thank you!

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@forthekidswa

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Neck Sway Exercise | Calm Movement | Stress Relief | Ease Tension

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Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise cloud communications.

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Maria Vasquez, Growth x Design

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Pregnancy Packs

This spring, we would like to pilot a perinatal HMG WA outreach and engagement campaign. As part of this effort—and given that navigation support is currently provided through the HMG WA Hotline—we’re hoping to partner with these three regions (Island Co, Grays Harbor Co, Central WA) to help spread the word that HMG WA Pregnancy Packs are available to eligible callers.

HMG WA Pregnancy Packs are issued to individuals who are pregnant at the time they contact us and complete a full intake screening with a Resource Navigator. Families must confirm that someone in the household is pregnant, and we collect their due date to ensure they are within two months of welcoming a newborn. If eligible, the Resource Navigator offers the Pregnancy Pack, which should arrive by the end of June.

The packs include the following items:

HMG WA embroidered baby hooded towel

Baby hygiene/grooming kit

Diapers

Diaper paste

Wipes

Diaper caddy

HMG WA onesie

Pacifiers

Silicone bib

$200 Amazon gift card

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Ballmer Group Creates New Grant to Help Expand Access to Early Learning in Washington

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Ballmer Group invests in WA State ECEAP to expand access to early childhood education for low-income families.

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Gov. Ferguson Signs PreK Promise Account into Law, Enabling Public-Private Partnership to Expand Early Learning

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Gov. Ferguson Signs PreK Promise Account into Law, Enabling Public-Private Partnership to Expand Early Learning

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Department of Children, Youth & Families

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DCYF is a cabinet-level agency focused on the well-being of children. Our vision is to ensure that Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community.

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May 13th

2:00-3:30

Leslie Dozono, Senior Portfolio Manager

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WA Hands Out $57M in Child Care Grants While Hiding Provider Names Amid Fraud Concerns

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Chris Daniels, KOMO News Senior Reporter

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New DCYF grants draw praise, prompting childcare expansion in rural communities

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Millions of dollars in new state grants for child care are drawing initial widespread praise for how they will touch underserved corners of Washington.

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2027-29 Public School District and Tribal Compact School round 

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2027-29 Public School District and Tribal Compact School round 

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The 2027-2029 Public School Districts and Tribal Compact Schools Funding Round

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Opportunity Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

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The Center on Early Learning Success is a new clearing-house for research-based, best practices for early learning (PreK through Grade 3).

Here is the link to their website:  https://www.celscenter.org/

The Center will provide more than research.  They will be providing professional development via Zoom and communities of practice to support implementation.

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Advancing learning and success across the preschool to Grade 3 continuum

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The Department of Children Youth & Families (DCYF) is inviting childcare providers to learn about updates to Working Connections Childcare subsidy program:  May 4th at 6pm or May 5th at 1pm. Register and learn more here.

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The Department of Children Youth & Families (DCYF) is inviting childcare providers to learn about updates to Working Connections Childcare subsidy program:  May 4th at 6pm or May 5th at 1pm. Register and learn more here.

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Department of Children, Youth & Families

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DCYF is a cabinet-level agency focused on the well-being of children. Our vision is to ensure that Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community.

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