FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/4/18: Encompass Announces 2018 Autumn Gala: “Under the Stars” North Bend, WA – Tickets are now on sale for the annual Encompass Autumn Gala, a night of celebration in support of Encompass programs for children and families in our community. This year’s Gala will take place on Saturday, November 3, at 5:00 […]
August 28, 2018 news release from Public Health – Seattle & King County: Seattle/King County Clinic is a volunteer-driven free clinic for people who struggle to access and/or afford healthcare that occurs for four days each year in KeyArena at Seattle Center. Tickets are distributed each day on a first-come, first-served basis, for people seeking […]
Whether it’s got bright colors, a fun cartoon character, or a sturdy daypack style, backpacks are an important part of your child’s daily routine. But what should parents consider when purchasing, fitting, and loading a backpack for their child? In its “Backpack Strategies for Parents and Students,” the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) recommends […]
Welcome to the brand new, redesigned Encompass website! Encompass staff have been working on this project for over a year, and we are thrilled with the result. The Journey After determining our needs and wants for the new site last spring and summer, we put out a public Request for Proposals for web designers. We […]
If it’s time for your child to start preschool or elementary school, then it’s likely you’re worried about how the moment of separation will go. You want your child to be excited and eager and have a successful start, but you’re realistic about the possibility of a difficult separation. Will your child cry or fuss, […]
Getting ready for Kindergarten can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. New people, places and routines can be scary for a child but a little preparation before hand can make things go more smoothly. Here are some things you can do for your child before school even begins. Read books about going to school: Some books focus […]
