Community Resources for Families
Community Resources are assets in a community that help meet certain needs for those around them. These assets can be people, places or structures, and community services. These resources can be essential in developing skills by helping the client diversify their range of outlets of support, expression and natural self-development.
Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank
The Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank is committed to providing quality food, clothing and other items to our customers. They have a special emphasis on healthy foods and work hard to get fresh, local produce into the homes of their customers. The Clothing Bank is here to provide other essential needs for families: clothing, household items, toiletries and diapers. Ask them about getting your children's needs met. If greater resources are needed to achieve stability and self-sufficiency, a Case Manager steps in with one-on-one personalized attention to help families navigate the complex maze of available resources.
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Website: Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank (issaquahfoodbank.org)
King County Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division
Our mission is to support King County residents of all ages and cultures who have developmental disabilities to achieve full, active, integrated, and productive participation in community life. The Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division assists people with developmental disabilities and their families in areas like:
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Birth-to-Three supports
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Community access opportunities
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Community support programs
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Employment services
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Family resource coordination
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Housing services
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In-home behavior support services
Website: About DDECSD - King County
Vroom
Vroom is a global program of the Bezos Family Foundation. We believe all parents have the potential to create a bright future for their children. Our free, science-based tips and tools help parents and caregivers give children a great start in life today—and an even better future.
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Community Resources for Early Childcare Professionals
Community-based services provide families and children with needed resources and information. Early care and education (ECE) professionals who learn about their community’s resources, and connect families with these resources, provide an important bridge to services for children and families.
The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) is focused on promoting the social-emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5.
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Website: CSEFEL: Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (vanderbilt.edu)
Head Start\ECLKC
Head Start programs promote the school readiness of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children from low-income families. Services are provided in a variety of settings including centers, family child care, and children’s own home. Head Start programs also engage parents or other key family members in positive relationships, with a focus on family wellbeing. Parents participate in leadership roles, including having a say in program operations. Head Start programs support children's growth in a positive learning environment through a variety of services, which include: Early learning and development:
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Health
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Family well-being
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Head Start for 3s & up
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Early Head Start (EHS)
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American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Head Start
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Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS)
Website: Head Start | ECLKC (hhs.gov)
The New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute
The New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute (PDI) is a public-private partnership that brings together a range of city agencies, a consortium of private funders, and the nation's largest urban university to build a comprehensive system of professional development for individuals who work with young children in New York.
Website: PDI | Home (earlychildhoodny.org)
Council for Professional Recognition
In keeping with its goal to meet the growing need for qualified early child care and education staff, the Council administers the Child Development Associate® (CDA) National Credentialing Program. The CDA Program is designed to assess and credential early childhood education professionals. The Council recognizes and credentials professionals who work in all types of early care and education programs - Head Start, pre-k, infant-toddler, family child care, and home visitor programs. The Council sets policies and procedures for assessment and credentialing, publishes the Competency Standards and other materials used for CDA credentialing, and administers the assessment.
Website: Council for Professional Recognition (cdacouncil.org)