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What a Celebration! YAY for Fair Start for Kids!

What a Celebration! YAY for Fair Start for Kids!

by WFIS | May 7, 2021 | Early Learning, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News

WFIS joined more than 200 other community advocates, childcare centers, moms & families in celebrating the signing of the Fair Start for Kids Act this morning of Friday, May 7.  It was an amazing gathering with SO many people who have fought so hard for many...

WA Care & Youth Development Recovery Workgroup

by WFIS | Apr 28, 2021 | DCYF, Early Learning, Education News, The Advocate, WFIS News

WFIS attended today’s Washington Care and Youth Development Recovery Workgroup hosted by Nicole Rose, Director of Eligibility and Provider Supports at DCYF (Department of Children, Youth & Families).  Also in attendance were personnel with Childcare Resources,...

Early Learning: Success in the Legislature

by WFIS | Apr 18, 2021 | DCYF, Early Learning, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News

The legislature passed a final operating budget with $770 million in early learning investments, which includes $400 million federal funding for childcare providers. The Fair Start for Kids Act will provide strong early learning system support for the youngest...
Childcare crisis ripples through every part of WA State

Childcare crisis ripples through every part of WA State

by WFIS | Apr 8, 2021 | Early Learning, Education News, The Advocate, WFIS News

WFIS values our collaboration with fellow members of ELAA on early learning issues.  We make sure private school early learning directors are kept abreast of the complexities of policy and advocacy work during weekly meetings, and gain valuable insight from them about...

Sweeping childcare reform moving in Legislature

by WFIS | Apr 5, 2021 | Early Learning, Education News, WFIS News

Increased subsidies for qualified families; Opponents worried about the cost The Washington State Journal April 2, 2021 Early childhood care and education in the state would see sweeping reform through the expansion of affordable child health and learning services, if...

Covid-19 childcare guidance from DOH stuns providers

by WFIS | Apr 23, 2020 | Covid-19 Federal & State Agency messages, Early Learning, Student Safety, WFIS News

WFIS is concerned that the childcare guidance given by the Department of Health (DOH) is virtually unattainable for early learning programs to stay or reopen. Granted, this GUIDANCE by the DOH is just that, guidance not a mandate or rule.  However, we aren’t sure...
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