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 […]
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 […]
If you believe social media, the holiday season is painted with spotless images of peaceful cozy moments – gourmet food, tastefully decorated trees, beautiful candles, or abundant joy. While it can be a special time, it can also be a period of stifled emotions and stress for young children and their grownups. Routine changes, extra […]
Encompass is excited to announce a meaningful change: Our Behavioral Health program has officially been renamed Mental Health. This shift is more than just a name change. It reflects our deep and enduring commitment to fostering connection and emotional healing for the children and families we serve. The term “behavioral health” places an emphasis on […]
