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Washington Child Care Centers Town Halls

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Washington Child Care Centers Town Halls

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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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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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May 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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Mind Sweep Reset | Calm Movement | Mindfulness

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borrowed from ESD 105

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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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Brenda Torrez; ESIT Program Manager at Children's Village

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Brenda Torrez; ESIT Program Manager at Children's Village

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Child Care Town Hall: Let your Voices Be Heard!

Dear Providers, Community Partners, Legislators, and Early Learning Stakeholders,

The Washington Childcare Centers Association invites you to join us for upcoming Child Care Town Hall Meetings focused on the challenges, opportunities, and policy issues impacting Washington’s child care system.

These community conversations are designed to bring together child care providers, families, business leaders, policymakers, and community partners to discuss the current state of early learning and identify practical solutions that support children, working families, and the child care workforce.

We hope you will join us at one of the following regional meetings:

Southwest Washington Child Care Town Hall
Wednesday, June 10th | 6:30 PM
Tree Hill Learning Center
16225 NE 23rd St
Vancouver, WA 98664

Olympia Child Care Town Hall
Thursday, June 11th | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Association of Washington Business
1414 Cherry St SE
Olympia, WA 98501

Seattle Region Child Care Town Hall
Saturday, June 13th | 10:00 AM
Unity Church of God & Christ Fellowship
8302 Renton Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118

Topics will include:
• Child care funding and affordability
• Workforce challenges and provider sustainability
• State policy and budget impacts
• Community and employer partnerships
• Opportunities for advocacy and collaboration

These meetings are an opportunity to share perspectives, learn from one another, and help shape future policy conversations affecting child care across Washington State.

Please RSVP by replying to this email or contacting Amy Anderson at amya@sapphiregroupinc.com.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Sincerely,

Amy Anderson
CEO, Sapphire Group
On behalf of the Washington Childcare Centers Association

Amy K. Anderson MHPA, JD

Principal

Sapphire Group

509.599.0404

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Cindy Carroll; Clinical Director at Children's Village

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Cindy Carroll; Clinical Director at Children's Village

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Early Support for Infants and Toddlers - Children's Village

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Early Support for Infants and Toddlers - Children's Village

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Early Support for Infants and Toddlers - Children’s Village

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Early intervention services during the first years of a child’s life can make a big difference.

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Ideas:

Interactive mapping

Mapping by region

Mapping by organizations

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First 5 Fundamentals: CRE Workgroup Summary

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First 5 Fundamentals: CRE Workgroup Summary

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ADHD Screener for Moms | Free Pattern Recognition Tool | Momwell

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A free ADHD screener built for moms. 33 questions. Takes less than 5 minutes. Helps you explore whether what you are experiencing aligns with how ADHD actually shows up in women.