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Below are links to frequently used websites and websites devoted to specific child care issues important to families..

Table of contents:

Child Care Issues
Financial Resources
School Age Resources
King County City Web Sites
State/County Resources
Parenting
Education
King County School Districts
Advocating for Children
Health and Safety
Special Needs
Equality and Diversity
 

Child Care Issues

• Department of Early Learning - Child Care and Early Learning   WA State agency responsible for early learning, including child care licensing, Early Childhood Education Assistance Program, funding for quality initiatives. Source of information about child care provider’s licensing history.
• Licensed Child Care Information System (LCCIS)   Resource for licensing history, including complaints.
• National Association for the Education of Young Children   Membership organization for early childhood providers. Sponsors accreditation of child care centers.
• National Association for Family Child Care   Membership organization for family child care homes. Sponsors family child care accreditation.
• Washington State Child Care Resource and Referral Network   State Network office for the 11 local Washington child care resource and referral agencies.
• Early Learning Benchmarks - Department of Early Learning  A set of generally agreed upon guidelines for understanding how young children develop and how caregivers can support that growth and learning.

Financial Resources

• Washington State DSHS Working Connections Child Care   WA State child care subsidy for TANF recipients and working families
• DSHS Eligibility Calculator  Tool for determining eligibility for state benefits.
• City of Seattle – Child Care Program   early learning and family support programs provided by the City of Seattle – including child care payment assistance
• People Point  resource to help people with low and moderate incomes apply for a number of benefit programs at the same place
• Seattle Milk Fund   non-profit organization that provides temporary emergency assistance, educational aid and child care grants for students with low incomes
• Homeless Child Care Program and Child Care Financial Assistance Program    CCR programs offering financial assistance for child care. The CCR Homeless Program assists families who are homeless find and pay for child care on a short term basis. The Child Care Financial Assistance program offers financial assistance for income eligible families in Bellevue, Redmond and Kent.
• Parent Help 123    Website for families and individuals in Washington offering information on health care and other resources and public benefits

School Age Resources

• Afterschoollearning.org   web site with before and after school care and youth activities
• School’s Out Washington   resources and services to organizations and professionals to ensure that young people have safe places to learn and grow when not in school

State/County Resources

• Department of Social and Health Services    state agency which oversees social services provided in Washington
• Washington State Legislature    find and contact your state legislator, learn about current legislation
• King County     news, resources and services provided by King County government
• King County Library System   Library services, locations and hours for libraries located outside of the City of Seattle in King County
• Washington State 211   Washington State Community Resources Database

King County City Web Sites

• Algona
• Auburn
• Bellevue
• Black Diamond
• Bothell
• Burien
• Carnation
• Clyde Hill
• Covington
• Des Moines
• Duvall
• Enumclaw
• Fall City
• Federal Way
• Hunts Point
• Issaquah
• Kenmore
• Kent
• Kirkland
• Lake Forest Park
• Maple Valley
• Medina
• Mercer Island
• Newcastle
• Normandy Park
• North Bend
• Pacific
• Redmond
• Renton
• Sammamish
• SeaTac
• Seattle
• Shoreline
• Snoqualmie
• Tukwila
• Woodinville
• Yarrow Point

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Parenting

• Live and Learn    parent and teacher resources and toy store
• Parents Without Partners    resources for single parents and their children
• Puget Sound Adlerian Society  educational organization providing information, referrals workshops and other resources for parents and professionals focusing on building mutually respectful, cooperative relationships
• Listening Mothers    Resources and curricula for parents, grandparents and extended families to become more effective, mindful and compassionate in their relationships with children
• Parent Map   print and online resources on parenting, education and fun activities for parents
• Talaris Research Institute   information and products to support parents in raising socially and emotionally healthy children
• Parenthood.com   web-based parenting resources, services and products

Education

• Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction    state office responsible for K-12 education
• Washington Home School Organization   Washington Home School Organization Non-profit membership organization to serve the interests of home based education with information, resources and support
• Head Start, Early Head Start and ECEAP    Puget Sound Education Service District – providing Head Start and Early Head Start in King County (outside of Seattle)
• Washington State Office of the Education Ombudsman    Office promoting equity in education and providing assistance to resolves complaints, disputes and problems between families and public elementary and secondary schools

King County School Districts

• Auburn School Dist.
• Bellevue School Dist.
• Enumclaw School Dist.
• Federal Way School Dist.
• Highline School Dist.
• Issaquah School Dist.
• Kent School Dist.
• Lake Washington School Dist.
• Mercer Island School Dist.
• Northshore School Dist.
• Renton School Dist.
• Riverview School Dist.
• Seattle School Dist.
• Shoreline School Dist.
• Snoqualmie Valley School Dist.
• Tahoma School Dist.
• Tukwila School Dist.
• Vashon Island School District

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Advocating for Children

• Children’s Alliance     Non-profit organization advocating so that laws, policies and programs work for kids
• Mom's Rising    On line advocacy network designed to build a more family-friendly America
• EveryChild Matters   National advocacy and education organization working to make children, youth and families a national priority

Health and Safety

• Washington Public Health Department – Seattle/King County    local public health department providing information, resources and services      
• Washington Apple Health for Children     WA state initiative to provide healthcare coverage for children with eligibility information and link to apply
• National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care   Information and resources to promote health and safety in out-of-home child care settings
• American Academy of Pediatrics   National association of pediatricians providing resources on child health and safety for parents and professionals
• Consumer Product Safety Commission   US government body tests and provides information to consumers about products that can injure children
• The Food and Nutrition Information Center   collects and disseminates information and resources about food and nutrition
• Seattle Children's   Local children’s hospital
• Red Cross of King/Kitsap Counties   Provides disaster related assistance and information to prevent or reduce the effects of disasters
• Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network   Resources and information related to food allergies
• SAFE Worldwide
   Safety guidelines and resources for parents and educators
• Council for Children and Families   Provides policy briefs and other resources in increase awareness about prevention of child abuse and neglect
• Kids Growth   Online resource for child and teen health information
• The Baby Proofer   Resource for baby-proofing and other safety products
• Cavity Free Kids   Oral health resource
• Washington State Office of the Family and Children’s Ombudsman    Investigates complaints about agency actions or inaction involving child harm or involvement with child protection or welfare services

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Special Needs

• Washington PAVE – Parents Are Vital in Education   parent directed organization providing information, training and support for individuals with disabilities, parents and professionals
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Home Page   information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act
• The ARC of the United States   Promotes and protects the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and promote inclusion in the community
• ARC of King County   ARC of King County Local ARC chapter providing information and resources to individuals with developmental disabilities and family members, community partners and professionals
• Family Village – A Global Community of Disability   Disability-related resources and information
• National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities    Source of information on disabilities in children and youth. Includes information on disabilities and resources and laws
• Hand Speak   American Sign Language website
• Father’s Network   WA State resource and networking group for fathers who have children with special needs
• Disability Resources Monthly   Internet clearinghouse for disability related information and resources
• Washington State Division of Developmental Disabilities   WA State agency responsible for developing policies and programs to address the well-being of individuals with disabilities
• Special Education Ombudsman at Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction    Position within the WA Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to support students with disabilities and parents, guardians and educators with information and training/technical assistance and mediation if needed.

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Equality and Diversity

• Indian Health Service   Federal Health Program for American Indians and Alaska Natives
• National Black Child Development Institute   National organization (with local affiliates) dedicated to advancing the lives of Black children and their families through advocacy and education.
• Rethinking Schools   Online resource dedicated to equity in public education, emphasizing problems facing urban schools, particularly issues of race
• Native Culture  Online resource connecting to Native American cultural websites
• Safe Schools Coalition    Seattle website for educators, parents/guardians and youth in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth
• National Association for Multicultural Education   National membership organization advocating for social justice and equity
• Aspiria – An Investment in Latino Youth   Resource related to supporting Latino youth
• Bueno Center for Multicultural Education   Promotes quality education with an emphasis on creating equal educational opportunities for cultural and language minority students through research, training and service projects.
• Native Child   Resources and curricula to affirm the young Navajo child’s culture language and identity

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