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cHILDCARE AWARE OF WASHINGTON
A non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that every child in WA state has access to high-quality care and early learning programs. They serve as the state’s most thorough and accessible source of information and support in early care and education (birth to 12 years). They act as a resource and referral hub for both families seeking child care and child care providers looking to improve their services, and they also play a significant role in advocacy and policy-making to improve the child care system in Washington. They provide Financial Assistance to families who earn at or below 60% of the State Median Income (for a family of four that is $61,675 per year). They also provide an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) program, also known as “Holding Hope,” in which they aim to promote the social-emotional development and wellbeing of young children in child care settings. They also provide Guides, Forms & Resources for Current Scholars for students who want to obtain a BA in Early Childhood Education, a Montessori Credential Pathway, those pursuing a University of Washington Certificate in Practice-Based Coaching, and many more.
Why it matters: Supports parenting students in staying enrolled and supported.
Contact Info: (800) 446-1114, familycenter@childcare.org
Entre hermanos
They are Seattle’s Latine LGBTQ+ organization, where they are dedicated to promote the health and well-being of the Latino Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) community within a culturally appropriate environment. They do this through the provision of disease prevention, free immigration consultations, housing support, and community building through support groups like Las Monarcas, which is focused towards Latina Trans women.
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Why It Matters: A safe space for Latine LGBTQ+ members in which they can find a community, access support services, and receive advocacy from an organization that understands the unique intersectional identities
Schedule: Mon-Fri from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Contact Info: (206) 322-7700, info@entrehermanos.org
Location: 1621 S Jackson St. Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98144
Food lifeline
A major non-profit organization in the State that intends to end hunger. They provide an interactive map with the location of food banks, meal programs, shelters, farmers markets, community gardens, government nutrition assistance, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), and farm stands all throughout the west coast. They also provide Nutrition Assistance for things like SNAP, WIC, Free Summer meals, and many more. If you would like to volunteer at their organization take a look at their Volunteer page for more information. For more information visit Foode Lifeline Home Page.
Why it matters: Assistance with food insecurity and nutrition assistance programs
Schedule: Mon-Fri from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Contact Info: (206) 545-6600, or (877) 404-7543 (toll free)
Location: 815 S 96th St, Seattle, WA 98108