Coffee Chats - Increasing Access to Childcare with Federal Pandemic Recovery Dollars

Topic: We will be joined by representatives from the Snohomish County Office of Recovery and Resiliency to discuss the recent announcement of a $7.8 million investment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to increase access to childcare, with a focus on children and families’ social-emotional development and affordability programs.

We will also hear from a representative from Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County, a licensed childcare provider where programs aim to reduce learning loss, help youth develop healthy lifestyles, and teach good character and citizenship.

Guest Speakers:

• Kara Main-Hester, Chief Recovery and Resilience Officer, Snohomish County Office of Recovery and Resiliency
• Chrissie Grover-Roybal, Office of Recovery and Resilience Deputy Director
• Kelsey Nyland, Office of Recovery and Resilience Deputy Communications Director
• Marci Volmer, Chief Operating Officer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County

Plus, attendees will have a chance to ask questions.