Start Early WA works with public and private partners to promote comprehensive prenatal-to-5 learning experiences for all children and their families.
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Would you like to follow early learning #policy in #Washington state? Our weekly newsletter provides timely updates straight from Olympia during the legislative session. bit.ly/3E2agjV
We're back with another perinatal mental health training for home visitors with 6+ months of experience administering the PHQ-9 Questionnaire! Join our three-part virtual training starting on May 14, 1-4 pm PT. Funded by @waDCYF. Register now: tinyurl.com/4nbp74nd
Home visitors have a positive impact on maternal and child health outcomes. To celebrate #NationalHomeVisitingWeek, we are honored to share the story of Jessica Lopez, a home visitor we support through the Nurse Family Partnership program.
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Becoming a parent is one of life’s most important & challenging moments. Too often, families navigate #earlychildhood without the supports they need. Tell us, what supports do you wish you had in your child’s earliest years: bit.ly/4swU6qq #NHVW2026
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Celebrate a home visitor in your life during #NationalHomeVisitingWeek! Home visitors play an important role in the lives of families across the country. We are proud to support home visitors nationwide, this week and every week. #NHVW2026 #HomeVisitingWorks #HomeVisitingHeroes
Celebrate #NationalHomeVisitingWeek and the important work of home visitors everywhere! Peek behind the scenes at the nation's capital as Start Early WA's Hannah Vandermay shares her experience bringing families' voices to D.C. during @NatlPAT Hill Day. tinyurl.com/4bc8v998
To honor 10 years of the Global Black Maternal Health Movement, we uplift Start Early WA's Sheila Ater Capestany alongside Black-led leadership and advance a future Rooted in Justice and Joy. Read Sheila's story on activism and community: tinyurl.com/4w4njvmc #BMHW26
We at Start Early Washington are joining @BlkMamasMatter to celebrate the 9th annual #BMHW26! This week centers justice and joy, and honors Black-led leadership shaping the future of maternal health. Join us: tinyurl.com/bdfw6fv8 #RootedInJusticeAndJoy
Washington’s families are facing more cuts and delays to early care and education. We can do better! Let's prioritize continuing to invest in high-quality early care and education, and ensure access to early learning opportunities for all kids.
Join us for our perinatal mental health trainings starting April 23, 1-4 pm PT! We're kicking off with a three-part virtual training designed for new home visiting staff who administer the PHQ-9 screening tool. Funded by @waDCYF. Register now: tinyurl.com/553w87xt
Spring is in the air along with newly signed bills! We’re stepping into the new season with fresh Olympia updates and inspiration drawn from the work done by the early learning field. Take a look at our final 2026 #waleg session recap: tinyurl.com/3fc99kp4
A strong early learning system depends on a supported and skilled workforce. Our home visiting core competencies are here as a guide to support the development of the field and strengthen the workforce! Download our core competencies: tinyurl.com/2uzdm7m3
The stats are unacceptable when Black and Indigenous women are 3-5 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications. But we can do better by prioritizing funding for home visiting programs which play a crucial role in addressing pregnancy and postpartum needs.
Celebrating World Doula Week by uplifting the people who helped shape a movement grounded in care and advocacy. Read about Start Early WA's own doula pioneer Sheila Ater Capestany, whose early work helped define what doula support could be. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4w4njvmc
Enjoyed reading our weekly notes on the 2026 #waleg session? Don't miss out on important post-session updates, sign up now and receive the latest early learning news in our Notes From Olympia newsletter: tinyurl.com/2uzdm7m3
Are you a new or experienced home visiting staff that is new to using the PICCOLO screening tool in your program? Join our virtual training, The PICCOLO in Practice, for three sessions starting March 25, 1-3 pm PT. Funded by @waDCYF. Register now: tinyurl.com/5rmvnjta
The 2026 #waleg session is a wrap! After weeks of waiting the final budget has been released, and we have a summary on all the early learning budget details. Read our recap of what went down during the final week: tinyurl.com/dc7x73h4
This Women's History Month we're proud to feature women-led organizations like the Bamford Foundation! Since 1990 the foundation's approach has been built on listening to families and community organizations. Learn more about our partner: tinyurl.com/5b93t58s
It's the final countdown with 1 week left of the #waleg session! We're keeping up with early learning budget amendments as the final budget is on the way. A lot can happen in the final days of session and we'll capture it all! Explore more on week 8: tinyurl.com/4bk38xpf
In honor of Women's History Month, we're sharing 10 books from our #ECE experts to read with your families about strong, incredible women from around the world! Empower your young learners with these enriching stories showing that representation matters: tinyurl.com/yhw35wef
House & Senate budgets are out! We've got you covered with our analysis on everything early learning & a comparison of the proposed changes to Working Connections Child Care! Special thanks to our partners for their feedback. Get our week 7 #waleg updates: tinyurl.com/3j5fjnm4
