Vaccines

• Outbreaks of measles, pertussis, and flu remind us of the importance of vaccines.

• Encourage families to get recommended vaccines now rather than waiting for August and September when providers are busiest.

• Find free vaccine events and locations on our website at tpchd.org/kidsvax.

Traveling for spring break?

• Get your flu shot now if you haven’t yet. Flu is still circulating at high levels.
• Washington State Department of Health reports that current flu activity is the highest in 7 years.
• If traveling internationally, make sure you are up to date on MMR.
• Infants 6–11 months—Should receive 1 dose of MMR vaccine before departure. They should receive 2 more doses after 12 months of age, at least 28 days apart.
• Children 12 months or older—Should receive 2 doses of MMR vaccine, at least 28 days apart.
• Teenagers and adults without evidence of immunity—Should receive 2 doses of MMR vaccine, at least 28 days apart.
• Evidence of measles immunity includes any of the following:
• Born before 1957.
• Documentation of 2 doses of live measles virus vaccine (MMR, MMRV, or other measles-containing vaccine).
• Lab (serologic) proof of immunity or lab confirmation of disease.
• Check cdc.gov/travel for other recommended vaccines based on your travel destination.

Request for proposals—Healing Programming

We are seeking proposals from schools/school districts and agencies to improve child mental health.

We have a specific focus on culturally relevant healing and wellness practices for families of elementary and middle school age students.

Examples of healing-centered programming:

• Drum circles.
• Storytelling/narrative workshops.
• Cultural cooking classes.
• Healing circles.
• Art therapy.
• Nature-based practices.

To receive full application materials, email Nathan Mosley at nmosley@tpchd.org with 2025-0304 RFP CHILD WELLNESS in the subject line. Submissions are due April 8, 2025.

Upcoming opportunities

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Dialogue Series for Parents and Caregivers

We are seeking participants and group facilitators who are parents/caregivers of elementary and middle-school students.

• 10-week series between May 15–October 15, 2025.
• Groups can be facilitated in English or Spanish.
• Parent/Caregiver facilitators will receive $400 per 10-week series.
• Parent/Caregiver participants will receive $150 upon completion of the series. 

Interested in participating, facilitating, or have a candidate in mind? Contact Zoe Grieder at (253) 254-3953 or zgrieder@tpchd.org.

Family Wellness Day

Help celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month on May 31, 2025.

• Sign up for tabling and activity hosts.
• Help us share this event with parents and families:
  • English flyer.
  • Spanish flyer.

Resources from Washington State Department of Health

View a 1-page summary of what to do if you have COVID-19 or another respiratory virus.

Please share with parents and families. Available in: English | Spanish | Russian | Somali | Vietnamese.

School Advisory Workgroup hosted by our Community Safety Program

Our next meeting is Thursday, May 8 from 1:30–3 p.m. To receive a meeting invite or request agenda topics, email CommunitySafety@tpchd.org.