Encompass summer camp kicked off last week with one of our favorite annual themes – Hometown Heroes. This week sees visits from key members of our community who dedicate their lives to keeping us safe or coming to our rescue in times of need. Among our visitors were King County Search Dogs Max (6 years), […]
A highlight of our Inspire Breakfast each year is our Community Awards segment when we honor a business, 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 co-chairs Tavish and Rebecca MacLean and Encompass Executive Director Nela Cumming. The […]
When we talk about the features of our Child Development Center, it’s easy to get caught up in our purpose-built therapy rooms, the designated kitchen for our Nourish program, or our beautiful Imagine Serenity Garden and outdoor therapy area. While they are impressive and vital to Encompass, our large conference room serves as a multi-purpose […]
We hear a lot of talk about Company Culture – beliefs and values that define an organization. Over the years, Encompass has spent many hours working with James and Kristen Whitfield of BeCulture – talking about our own company culture, the idea of Beloved Community, and the concept of ‘being the culture we wish to […]
As a human, I want to cry and scream and march. As a mom, I want to hug and hold and protect. As a therapist, I have to merge those desires together and try to put words to this continuing, repetitive tragedy and the ongoing impact on our kids and families. As an organization, we […]
When three-year-old Carlos arrived from Mexico with his mom, Francisca, and older brother, Brian, in September 2021, Carlos and Brian only spoke Mixteco (a Mexican dialect). They soon discovered the Encompass ParentChild+ program – a free bilingual, in-home literacy coaching program for young children and parents. At the time, Carlos exceeded the age limit to […]
