ECEAP On-Demand Training in the DCYF LMS
Sign up for training by logging into your MERIT account and select “Find Training.”
- ECEAP No Expulsion: Overview of ECEAP’s no expulsion policy and practice.
- ECEAP 101: Introduction to ECEAP for prospective ECEAP providers.
Early Learning Facilities Program
The Early Learning Facilities (ELF) Program aims to help intended Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) contractors and Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) providers to expand, remodel, purchase, or construct early learning facilities and classrooms necessary to support early learning opportunities from low-income households. ELF funding is open to nonprofits, public entities, K-12 schools and districts, Tribes and for-profit businesses for expansion or facility maintenance projects.
For more information and to apply:
Early Learning Facilities Program –Washington State Department of Commerce
ECEAP Coach Check-In Update
There will be no ECEAP Coach check-in during July. New meeting links will be shared in August for the 2025-26 program year starting in September.
Family Support Staff Check-Ins Update for Program Year 2025-26
We are excited to resume our Family Support Staff monthly check-ins for the new program year starting September 2025!
Please note:
This includes no Family Support monthly check-in, Mobility Mentoring Reflection Session, Mobility Mentoring webinar, or Pláticas de El Puente during July.
New meeting links will be shared in August so you can save them to your calendars.
We look forward to reconnecting with you all in September!
Mobility Mentoring® Online Foundations Course
This course is available for all family support staff to access at no charge. It is designed for learners to see Mobility Mentoring® in action, learn about intentional practice, and prepare them to use the coaching approach. The course is broken into four modules that take between 8-10 hours to complete. If you are new to the platform, you must first click the button that says, “sign up.”
Health Coordinator Check-In
Join us for the Health Coordinator check-ins as we discuss trends, share resources, and plan for the coming year.
Teaching Strategies ECEAP Office Hours
Register to attend Teaching Strategies ECEAP Office Hours. Register in advance and attend to get answers to your specific questions about any of your Teaching Strategies digital resources.
ReadyRosie for ECEAP - How to Get Started
Join us to learn how to get started with ReadyRosie! This session is for administrators and educators new to ReadyRosie or those needing a refresher. In these sessions, we'll cover: What is ReadyRosie? How to invite families to join, share customized content, communicate with families, and read data.
Early Care and Education Newsletter
This monthly newsletter informs, educates, and inspires child care providers, professionals, and advocates. Read previous issues on the Engagement Efforts Newsletters webpage and subscribe at Early Care and Education Newsletter.
The Power of Pretend Play: How you can support young children’s power, identity, and agency through play
Join author and early childhood play advocate Mike Huber in this webinar where you will learn practical strategies you can use with young children to support this sense of power in pretend play and in real ways.
Reflective Practice Groups
The Center for Early Relational Health at Akin is hosting FREE monthly virtual Reflective Practice Groups for King County providers focused on Relational Health in Mental Health settings. Groups are available in Arabic, Spanish and English. For more information contact the Center for Early Relational Health at Connect@CERH.org.
Help Spread the Word about Free/Low-Cost Child Care
Many families living in Washington state qualify for free or low-cost child care, but they may not know about it. You can help by sharing information with parents, caregivers, and your community.
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) has put together a toolkit with ready-to-use materials that make spreading the word easy!
Visit www.dcyf.wa.gov/childcare/toolkit to access printable flyers, sample social media posts, and email templates.
Whether you work directly with families or want to help your community stay informed, these resources make it easy to connect families to the support they need.
Want to know more about the Working Connections Child Care Subsidy Program? Visit www.dcyf.wa.gov/childcare or call 844-626-8687. Help is available by phone in multiple languages.
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Bilingual YouTube Series: Coping with Anxiety, Depression, and Stress
El Poder de la Pausa: A YouTube Series for Parent and Family Well-Being
As part of the Migrant Education Project, the El Poder de la Pausa YouTube series was created to support parents and families. This 8-video series introduces simple self-care and stress-relief practices, shared in both English and Spanish. Each video includes personal reflections that help explain why these practices are effective and meaningful.
Experience the series.
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