Today, by helping all families get better access to outstanding early learning opportunities, we have an unprecedented chance to ensure that our children are prepared to succeed.

This section offers a variety of online resources that are available throughout Washington state. Research topics of interest to you and refer others here to learn more.

Child development, health and safety:

• CHILD Profile - Regular mailings containing health and safety information designed to help parents make decisions about their young child's health care.
• WithinReach (formerly Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Washington State) - Essential resources for child and family health, safety, nutrition, and information for expectant parents.
• Talaris Institute - Advancing knowledge of child development, especially social/emotional development, and what research tells us about how children think, feel, and learn.

School readiness:

• Foundation for Early Learning - Tips for parents and caregivers on how to encourage children's early learning.
• Success By 6™ - Sponsored locally by United Way of Snohomish County, Success By 6™ is providing the tools and training for parents, teachers, and child care providers at 54 sites to improve school readiness.

Information for child care providers:

• Department of Early Learning - Provider Page - Child care subsidies, licensing, facility financing, professional development, and the State Training and Registry System (STARS) registry.
• Washington Association for the Education of Young Children - Professional development and conferences, STARS information, public policy updates.
• Washington State Child Care Resource & Referral Network - Professional Development - Washington Scholarships for child care professionals, facility financing options, and news.

Early learning program development for communities:

• Early Learning Tool Kit, Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction - Tips for developing effective early learning programs.
• Washington State Child Care Resource & Referral Network - Employer Page - Includes information about on-site child care, family friendly practices, and workplace trends.

"Today, by helping all families get better access to outstanding early learning opportunities, we have an unprecedented chance to ensure that our children are prepared to succeed."