As summer approaches, many parents and caregivers begin the search for the perfect day camp to provide children with a fun, enriching experience. For families of children with neurodiverse profiles or who face challenges in more traditional camp settings, this search can feel particularly daunting. The right environmental fit can make all the difference between […]
A highlight of our Inspire Breakfast each year is our Community Awards segment, which honors a business, a community organization, and a volunteer who all share in our vision of a community where ALL children thrive. This year’s awards were presented by Honorary Chair Nancy Whitaker and Encompass Executive Director Nela Cumming. The John Castle […]
Considered the oldest form of family preservation, Kinship Care is an important safety net for children whose parents are either unable or unwilling to care for them. By placing them in the care of a family member, cultural, family, and community ties are maintained, and the trauma of displacement can be minimized through familiarity and […]
When a few King County Montessori schools began shutting down during the COVID-19 pandemic, Christine Meredith capitalized on her background in early education and founded Mosaic Montessori. As the mother of a neurodivergent child, she understood the importance of social and educational opportunities for kids and worked to make Mosaic a welcoming space for other […]
In late 2022, Encompass launched its Community-Based Services program. Centered around therapy services provided in preschools and childcare settings, the program supports the occupational, speech-language, and mental health goals of children, 3 years old and up. Services are provided in small groups or one-to-one in the classroom or childcare center with an emphasis on supporting […]
January in the Pacific Northwest. The holiday decorations are down and it’s back to the usual routine. With all the sparkly anticipation of the early winter season behind us, the rest feels gray and gloomy. The Encompass team put our heads together to offer a few activity ideas for making the best of the next […]
