Promoting First Relationships-Agency Training Project Grant

The Promoting First Relationships-Agency Training Project aims to engage community-based agencies in training models that enhance parent-child relationships. Funded by the Seattle King County Department of Public Health, this initiative supports applications for varying amounts between $2,000 and $20,000. The project is part of the Best Starts for Kids initiative, which focuses on fostering healthy development for children and families in King County, ensuring they thrive in a supportive environment.

Public Health–Seattle & King County (PHSKC) Community Health Services Parent-Child Health Program (PCH) is requesting applications from community-based agencies to participate in Promoting First Relationships Agency Training, either TRAIN-THE-LEARNER training model OR Promoting First Relationships TRAIN-THE-TRAINER training model. PCH may select multiple agencies from all qualified applicants; the funding level will vary between $2,000-$20,000.
BSK DESCRIPTION
Best Starts for Kids (Best Starts) is King County’s community-driven initiative to support every baby born and child raised in King County to be happy, healthy, safe, and thriving. Best Starts was renewed by voters in August 2021. Implementation of Best Starts is guided by the BSK Implementation Plan, approved by the King County Council in November 2021 for Levy 2022-27.
Headline and secondary indicators related to birth, development, health, safety, education, and life skills form the foundation for evaluating BSK and informing priorities over time, as the initiative progresses. Further information on indicators is included in Section III/Evaluation.