Best Starts for Kids

04/15/2026

Register for the first-ever King County Youth Leadership Summit on May 30! Designed by and for young people, this summit is for leaders and aspiring changemakers ages 14-24 to gather, network, and engage in peer learning.

We are also looking for breakout session presenters! Youth, youth-serving organizations, or collaborative partnerships between youth and organizations are encouraged to submit proposals by April 27.

Designed by and for young people, the King County Youth Leadership Summit is a unique opportunity for leaders and aspiring changemakers ages 14-24 to gather from every corner of King County. Whether you're already active in your community or looking for a way to make a difference, this event is buil...

04/14/2026

Are you looking for summer camps and activities? Best Starts publishes an annual list of low- or no-cost camps and activities available to King County kids and young people. Check it out!

We know that many parents and caregivers are looking for summer camps and activities that are low- or no-cost. Each year Best Starts highlights affordable activities and camps available to King County kids and young people.

04/02/2026

Share this with young leaders in King County!

Save the date for King County's Youth Leadership Summit on May 30. Join us for a full day of networking and peer-to-peer learning while championing the mission of Articles I-X of the King County Youth Bill of Rights.

Stay tuned for more information!

03/20/2026

Register for Best Starts Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Summit on May 15-16, 2026! The summit is for King County providers serving prenatal to five children and families to learn and connect. Explore our schedule of keynote speakers and facilitators with over 25 breakout sessions.

The deadline to register is April 24, 2026.

Register for Best Starts Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Summit on May 15-16,2026!

03/17/2026

Hey Auburn—a vaccine clinic will be held this Friday 3/20 from 3:45PM - 7:00PM! Come to Auburn High School and get the vaccines you need. Registration is highly encouraged.

Bus routes: 181

Register here: https://bit.ly/4sOjh8r

02/23/2026

We’re proud to spotlight Jackie Jainga Hyllseth, dedicated member of King County’s Children & Youth Advisory Board since 2022.

Jackie and the board have been hard at work this year. In January the board approved six strategic priorities to present to King County Council later this year.

Follow the link in the bio to learn about this and other work the board is doing.

01/22/2026

Families can save $15,000 per child per year in child care costs with the Best Starts Child Care Subsidy!

See if you are eligible for the subsidy today ➡️

King County families can now enroll in a subsidy that will help them save an average of $15,000 in child care costs.

01/06/2026

Do you work in the field of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH)? Best Starts is hosting our second annual IECMH Summit on May 15-16, 2026!

This year's summit is centered on "Abundance in Community" and we're looking for presenters to share your own abundance and how you connect it with IECMH.

Join an information session on January 7 or 16 to learn more. The deadline to submit a proposal to present is January 30.

Read our blog to learn more and register for an information session!

Best Starts is hosting our second annual Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Summit on May 15 – 16, 2026 at Tukwila Community Center!   This year’s summit is centered on “Abundance in Community.” Babies are enriched by the love, care, wisdom, and rituals of their caregivers, c...

10/21/2025

Over 100 families came out to the Best Starts for Kids Family Engagement Resource Fair in Tukwila! Thank you to the Positive Family Connections Family Network for hosting and the 26 community partners who shared their family program offerings with the community!

10/02/2025

We have an internship opportunity for a graduate student to support several evaluation projects on our data team! The internship is anticipated to last up to 12 months and the deadline to apply is October 15.

Read the full job description and apply at https://bit.ly/475h4gF