New parents have a lot to manage. Concern about whether a child’s growth and development are on track can be confusing. This toolkit provides places to begin if caregivers suspect that a baby or young child may need services due to a developmental delay or disability... https://wapave.org/early-learning-toolkit-overview-of-services-for-families-of-young-children/
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The founders of SIBSHOPS, a widely used peer-support program for siblings, have created an app especially for parents and typically-developing children, ages 3-5 and would like your help with evaluating the product.
If the opportunity below is of interest, please respond by the end of the work day, Friday, July 30th Our Office of Family and Community Health Improvement is leading development of the new statewide data system to track developmental screening of children birth through age 5. Parents and healthcare providers will be able to register [...]
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) impacts the normal development of the brain and can cause significant social, behavioral, and communication challenges. Approximately one in 59 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with ASD, which is usually detected around age two. Early diagnosis and intervention has been shown to greatly improve outcomes for individuals with autism. Providing [...]
This video was made for World Down Syndrome Day 2021 but I've just seen it. A bit late, but the message applies at all times and for everyone. Watch it here.
We are in the process of rehiring the individual who will take our Dad Allies work to the next level! DSHS' Economic Services Administration (ESA), Office of the Assistant Secretary is recruiting to fill our DSHS ESA Management Analyst position. Like our prior Innovation Coordinator, this role will contribute to both the Fatherhood Council and [...]