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New Income Eligibility Guidelines Expand Access to City’s Child Care Assistance Program for Seattle Families
Celebrating 10 Years of Seattle Preschool Program Growth and Kindergarten Readiness
Call for Community Volunteers: Join DEEL’s Families Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee
DEEL awards over $500K to five Seattle Preschool Program early learning centers to improve facilities
Eligible Seattle Preschool Program families to receive free ORCA cards this school year, in partnership with Seattle’s Department of Transportation
DEEL Announces $1.49M in Community Grants Available for Organizations Advancing Prenatal-to-Three Supports for Seattle Families
Community Hub: Free Summer Arts Activities & Therapy Resources for Seattle Teens at Community Centers now through August 23!
Seattle Families Invited to Apply to Child Care Assistance Program
Seattle Expands Youth Mental Health Supports with Launch of Talkspace Virtual Therapy
Summer Learning Programs Grant Open: Supporting Academic and Enrichment Opportunities for Seattle K-12 Youth
DEEL Welcomes Seattle Teens to “Thrive & Vibe” Free Health and Wellness Event on October 25

Call for Community Volunteers: Join DEEL’s Families Education, Preschool, and Promise Le...

12/15/25 by Kasey Smith The City of Seattle is now accepting applications for volunteers to serve on the Families, Education, Preschool & Promise (FEP...

Call for Community Volunteers: Join DEEL’s Famil...

12/15/25 by Kasey Smith

Upward Bound scholars and their families gather with program staff for a group photo at the 2025 Winter Dinner.

A Winter Celebration of Community and Potential

12/23/25 by Kristina Clark Upward Bound scholars and families gather to learn about college opportunities and celebrate the holiday season On December 19, sc...

A Winter Celebration of Community and Potential

12/23/25 by Kristina Clark

baby and mother smiling

DEEL Awards $1.49M in Community Grants Focused on Expanding Perinatal Health Programming

12/04/25 by Silvia Pereida Programming will support healthy and equitable births, emotional well-being, and responsive care for priority populations includin...

DEEL Awards $1.49M in Community Grants Focused on ...

12/04/25 by Silvia Pereida

Intergenerational Black event attendees pose joyfully with photo booth props including a loudspeaker, microphone, feather boa, and sunglasses. Text overlay reads,

It’s a Vibe: Community-Centered DEEL Wellness Fair Offers Resources for Seattle Youth to...

11/21/25 by Kristina Clark Intergenerational attendees participated in wellness activities, heard from Seahawks legend guest, and learned about free mental h...

It’s a Vibe: Community-Centered DEEL Wellness Fa...

11/21/25 by Kristina Clark

DEEL Invites Seattle Youth and Families to Every Child Ready Community Conversations Se...

11/21/25 by Kasey Smith Learn about planned FEPP Levy investments in childcare and education, and share what matters most to you! The Seattle Department o...

DEEL Invites Seattle Youth and Families to Every...

11/21/25 by Kasey Smith

Preschoolers engage in learning activity with their teacher.

Opportunity to Join the Seattle Preschool Program for 2026-2027 School Year

11/19/25 by Silvia Pereida The Seattle Department of Education & Early Learning is accepting applications from early learning provider, and entities ...

Opportunity to Join the Seattle Preschool Program ...

11/19/25 by Silvia Pereida

Children’s Funding Project Highlights Seattle and National Voter-Approved Children’s F...

10/30/25 by Silvia Pereida Since 2018, DEEL has participated in Children’s Funding Project’s voter-approved children’s fund community of practice. The ...

Children’s Funding Project Highlights Seattle an...

10/30/25 by Silvia Pereida