The information session for this Request for Application (RFA) was held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 12 - 1.30 PM (PST).
Information Session Recording
The recording for the information session can be found here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
- Anyone who has a passion for sharing knowledge within their community, facilitating training or interested in sharing wisdom and practice. We are prioritizing members of communities that have experienced significant service gaps or have not been well reached.
- Anyone with an interest in co-developing workshops/presentations in topic areas related to healthy childhood development, equity, and infant and early childhood mental health.
- Those who share and can demonstrate their understanding of Best Starts for Kids’ principles and values.
- Knowledge sharers who may be in different places in their professional development & career trajectory.
- People who speak different languages/dialects - those who are able to train in more than one language are highly encouraged to apply.
What is the timeline?
- Request for Applications (RFA) release - May 15th, 2023
- Information Session - June 20th, 2023
- Application Deadline - June 29th, 2023
- Applications will be processed - July 2023
- Selection process - July 2023
- Acceptance letters shared - July 2023
- Orientation - July 2023
- Community Building: Creating and Sharing Stories About Ourselves - August & September 2023
- Sessions starts in October 2023 and end in April 2024
What is the duration of this program?
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The duration of one cohort is ten months.
What is the time requirement to participate?
- 4 large group sessions (all participants) of 3 hrs. each.
- 6 small group sessions (smaller cohort) up to 1 ½ hrs each.
- Monthly individual mentorship opportunities
- There will be some individual work between sessions towards the final project of presenting/ co-presenting a training.
What are the benefits of participating in this program?
For Participants:
- Increased skills and confidence to facilitate workshops in their communities and beyond.
- Mentors and WFD staff will promote graduates for internal and external facilitation opportunities as appropriate
For Best Starts for Kids/Workforce Development:
- Increase the pool of highly diverse facilitators
- Promote opportunities for authentic community voice
- Contribute to Best Start’s mission to support every baby born or child raised in King County to reach adulthood happy, healthy, safe, and thriving.
What level of experience should I have?
- Community members at different places in their development and career trajectory are welcome
- Mentors can assist with developing the an applicant's workshops / provide guidance based on an applicant's vision
What if English is not my first language?
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Community members whose first language is not English are welcome and interpretation will be available. Everyone is welcome!
Will I be financially supported to attend this program?
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Community-based facilitators selected for the program, can select to receive either release time for their agencies to allow them to participate or individual stipends. These are calculated at approximately $30/hr for time spend attending sessions.
Will the trainings be held online, in-person, or a hybrid of both?
- The training sessions offered will be fully remote.
*Technical assistance is available to help you complete this application, if needed, and multiple languages. Best Starts has Technical Assistance providers who can provide assistance in Amharic, Arabic, Cantonese, French, Hindi, Kiswahili, Korean, Malay, Oromiffa, Spanish, Somali, Tagalog, Tigrigna, and Wolof, depending on availability. Please contact Jorji Knickrehm at jknickrehm@kingcounty.gov to request Technical Assistance.