WA: Children's
WA makes child-care investments, but more needed
Advocates for accessible child care saw wins during Washington state's legislative session this year but still see room for improvement. Lawmakers …
WA invierte en guarderías, pero se necesita más
Los defensores de la atención infantil accesible obtuvieron victorias durante la sesión legislativa de este año en el estado de Washing…
WA grant program ensures 'No Child Left Inside'
A program in Washington state is helping kids get out and enjoy nature. The No Child Left Inside program funds grants for organizations to ensure …
WA could increase incentive for after-hours child care
Parents often struggle to secure after-hours child care. Advocates want the Washington state Legislature to increase incentives for businesses to …
WA podría aumentar incentivos para guarderías fuera de horario
Los padres suelen tener dificultades para conseguir cuidado infantil fuera del horario laboral. Los defensores quieren que la Legislatura del estado …
WA lawmakers again consider erasing statute of limitations on sex abuse cases
Washington state lawmakers are considering eliminating the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases again this session. House Bill 1618 …
Anti-hunger advocates call for action at WA Capitol
It's Hunger Action Day at the Washington State Capitol. Advocates are in Olympia to meet with lawmakers and call for policies that curb hunger…
WA investment could grow reach of child mental health program
A program in Washington state is helping young kids with challenging behaviors. It's hoping to secure more funding during the legislative session …
Inversión en WA podría ampliar alcance de programa de salud mental infantil
Un programa en el estado de Washington ayuda a niños pequeños con comportamientos problemáticos. Espera conseguir más fondos …
Report: WA children of color continue to experience inequities
Washington state's kids see disparities in well-being across racial groups. That's according to the Race for Results report from the Annie E…
Report: Room to improve for WA's rural students
Washington does well in a new report on how states are supporting rural schools, but it still shows there's room for improvement. The National …
Mental health concerns grow over social media impact on youth
Health professionals have raised alarms about social media and its impact on young people's mental health. Concern has grown so great that earlier …