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December 2025 Healthy Children’s Fund Winter Storms Recovery Guidance
Introduction The Healthy Children’s Fund (HCF) is a voter-approved funding source established to support the health, safety, and well-being of children and…
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Healthy Children’s Fund Child Care Capital and Subsidy Applications Under Review
Two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) closed recently, and applications are currently being reviewed. Awards will be approved by the County Council and…
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Stories of Impact: New Videos Highlight HCF-Funded Programs
We are excited to share two new videos that tell the story of how the Healthy Children’s Fund is supporting kids and…
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Finalizing Our Next 2-Year Plan
The Healthy Children’s Fund team, with input from key community partners, has drafted the 2025-2026 Healthy Children’s Fund Implementation Plan. The Healthy…
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New Inclusive Playground Funded by the Healthy Children’s Fund Opens in Ferndale
On September 23, we celebrated the opening of a new Inclusive Playground at Mountain View Learning Center in Ferndale, part of the…
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Doula Services Request for Proposal Published
As part of our effort to improve perinatal health outcomes, we are seeking proposals from qualified doulas to provide services to Medicaid-eligible…
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How Whatcom County providers can apply for Healthy Children’s Fund dollars
The Healthy Children’s Fund offers a unique opportunity for nonprofit, for-profit, private and public entities, higher education programs and early learning and…
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The Impact of Meeting Basic Needs for Young Children and Families
The responsibility of raising a child is immense, especially during the crucial years from birth to age five. This period lays the…
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Investing in Kindergarten Readiness: HCF Funds Expand Early Learning
The Healthy Children’s Fund is helping Whatcom County children get a stronger start in school by investing in programs that increase kindergarten…
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Mental Health Internship Program Boosts Workforce, Serves Whatcom Moms
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Whatcom County’s Healthy Children’s Fund is proud to support a growing number of community organizations…
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What is an underserved community?
In Whatcom County, certain communities are considered “underserved,” meaning they have limited access to basic services and resources that others may take…