Legislative Priorities by Maya Ewings

Funding for Mental Health Consultants

2023-08-15 19:34:50 UTC

Slot Expansion

2023-08-15 19:35:17 UTC

Accurate and updated data on special populations

2023-08-15 19:35:41 UTC

Specialized Staff for Special Health Care Needs

2023-08-15 19:36:13 UTC

Specialized Staff for Special Health Care Needs

2023-08-15 19:36:35 UTC

I've heard of the CCA of WA program - Holding Hope - curious if others have had this on their radar and/or where CCA of WA is in terms of expansion.

https://childcareawarewa.org/holding-hope/

Building Trust between non-English Speakers and Healthcare Providers

2023-08-15 19:37:28 UTC

Background Checks - updating system, providing a more equitable way to get background check

2023-08-15 19:37:53 UTC

Improving/Opening up Healthcare Referral Processes and Resource Sharing

2023-08-15 19:38:19 UTC

Transportation Needs - Providers

2023-08-15 19:38:59 UTC

-Transportation is not a program standard
- Transportation from school early learning to childcare
-Shortage in drivers
-Remote areas access to getting to school

Affordable Care

nspurgeon49 — 2023-08-15 19:39:02 UTC

No more than 7% of income for Child Care

Training for Childcare Providers

2023-08-15 19:39:10 UTC

From Eiledon: ask Rep. Senn to re-introduce HB 1451, which proposed a pilot program with high schools to strengthen the ECE workforce

Increase Access to Low-cost Childcare

2023-08-15 19:39:44 UTC

Of course a priority - but wonder if we can get more specific? Is there anything within the Fair Start for Kids Act that we need to mobilize around/elevate?

Promoting Early Learning Models that Increase School Readiness

2023-08-15 19:41:01 UTC

Increase Trust in and Accessibility of Healthcare Providers Serving Families

2023-08-15 19:42:07 UTC

Family voice in quality improvement and systems delivery

2023-08-15 19:43:35 UTC

Expansion and prioritization of FFN

2023-08-15 19:44:50 UTC

Should this fall under Child care? And curious what CCA of WA priorities are for FFN advocacy?

Not counting survivor benefits and child support for WCC

mayae16 — 2023-08-21 17:49:08 UTC

Increase length of funding to 5-6 years from the current 2 year blocks

2023-08-22 19:28:26 UTC

Initial and pre licensing support for people to start licensed child care in child care deserts or rural areas

rachelh44 — 2023-08-22 19:28:48 UTC

Maya- I have questions

Increase home-visit care

2023-08-22 19:29:06 UTC

Outreach for underserved populations and communities

2023-08-22 19:29:49 UTC

Child Care provider training in more languages than just English and Spanish

nspurgeon49 — 2023-08-22 19:30:27 UTC

2023-08-22 19:31:40 UTC

Work with grassroots community based organizations to reach undeserved communities where trust has been built.

Provider compensation

2023-08-22 19:35:44 UTC

The design team will need a lot of support around raising provider wages

Employer Support

2023-08-22 19:38:20 UTC

B & O Tax Credit for Employers supporting child care

Streamlined Booklet for providers

mayae16 — 2023-08-22 19:38:44 UTC

Offer WAC in other languages

2023-08-29 19:18:39 UTC

Childcare Emergency Declaration

2023-08-29 19:22:31 UTC

- Allow the governor to declare a childcare emergency for childcare deserts in the state
- This would allow reduced fees and regulations for childcare providers to open
- Trigger scholarships for people to get certified/trained
- Provides incentives for providers to relocate to underserved areas

mayae16 — 2024-06-14 21:53:24 UTC