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Best Starts for Kids

Putting every child and youth in King County on a path to lifelong success

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Best Starts for Kids is considered the most comprehensive approach to child development in the nation. Best Starts invests an average of $65 million per year to support King County families and children so that babies are born healthy, children thrive, and young people grow into happy, healthy adults.

Programs &
Opportunities

See funding opportunities (RFPs), and get partner resources.

About
Best Starts

Learn how we're implementing Best Starts for Kids.

Resources &
Data

Data, Kids Health Survey and technical assistance.

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Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS)

401 5th Ave., Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98104

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Phone 206-263-9105

TTY Relay: 711

Fax: 206-296-5260

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