Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Atlantic Street Center Childcare Advocate Program
Focusing on bridging gaps in the community by bringing access and opportunities to some of the most vulnerable populations, encouraging their excellence and growth as well as enriching the community in the process.
- Childcare Advocate(s)
- Merrion Beaver, has over 20 years' experience in early childhood education, center-based trauma informed care and home visiting.
- Damica Shelton, experienced home visitor
- Health Specialist - Veronica Hicks, licensed Physician Assistant
- Program Coordinator - Tamar Devers
- Early Learning Director - Diesha Rodgers M.ED.
- Both have over 20 years' experience in early childhood education, center-based trauma informed care, Infant Early Childhood Mental Health and home visiting.
Monthly one on one consultations with childcare provider
Workshops and classes for childcare providers with a focus on issues that affect the BIPOC community at higher rates.
Health screenings (e.g., vision and hearing screenings)
Counseling, educating and writing care plans and coordinating the care of children with providers and families if needed.
Aid in the evaluation and referral of children that may need additional support services.
Supply resources and referrals to social service agencies to childcare providers and families.
Childcare advocate program will provide training and assistance to childcare providers that primarily serve low-income Black families and other people of color in south Seattle and South King County.
