Boyer Children's Clinic

Boyer Children's Clinic is seeking a *Full-Time Chief Program Officer* to join our team! Since 1942, Boyer has provided life-changing, compassionate care to children with diverse abilities and their families through our individualized therapies (occupational, physical, speech and special education), our inclusive playgroup program, and our medical and family support programs. Boyer’s commitment to the whole family is unwavering. As CPO, you will partner with the Executive Director and department managers to ensure effective service delivery, fostering collaboration and innovation across our programs. A strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is essential. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, extensive experience in social services, education or medical field, and a proven ability to lead cross-departmental teams. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we want to hear from you! Please apply here:  https://lnkd.in/gk5DZk_C

Seattle Families! Do you have a child between the ages of 34 ½ - 48 months? Do you have questions about their development, growth & learning? Do you need continued support after ending Early Services? Then ask us about Boyer Bridge, a unique program that “bridges the gap” between the Early Supports for Infants & Toddlers (ESIT) program and a child’s next point of care (private therapy, Seattle Public Schools, etc).  https://lnkd.in/gnzhA8rb

Attention parents + caregivers! Are you looking for an Early Learning Program for your child age 10mo-3yrs? Then join the fun at our Toddler Playgroups, offered at both our Montlake and Magnuson Park locations. https://lnkd.in/dTtHrMpN With flexible schedules and competitive tuition, our Playgroup Program can’t be beat! Bonus: we offer a drop off option for Rising Stars participants (age 18+ months!)   We can’t wait to see you at Boyer, where kids imagine, learn, explore and grow together! Email kimberly.kendall@boyercc.org for more information.

Did you know that July is #DisabilityPrideMonth, and this year marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? It is a special time to celebrate the power of inclusivity and accessibility for people of all abilities, raise awareness, and highlight the strength and perseverance of the disability community.    As part of Disability Pride Month, today is #DisabilityAwarenessDay!    Today and every day, we celebrate the rich history, monumental achievements, and diverse experiences of the disability community. We also acknowledge the challenges people with disabilities still face, even with laws like the ADA that help promote inclusion.   In July and throughout the year, Boyer shines a spotlight on inspiring stories that showcase the power of inclusion and what can be achieved when barriers are broken down. Please read Conner’s story, a Boyer alum who has competed for Team USA in the ParaPan-American Games: https://lnkd.in/gRpdUEkn Let’s continue to celebrate and advocate for inclusion for all, not just this month, but every day!

Thank you to the 47th Avenue Foundation for selecting Boyer as their July partner spotlight! We appreciate all you do to empower and uplift our community.

Boyer will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We hope you will join us in finding meaningful ways to center, honor and celebrate the Black community, whether through volunteering, attending local events/celebrations, participating in educational opportunities, supporting Black-owned businesses, or making charitable donations to organizations that defend civil rights. We are pleased to share a few child-centered resources on Juneteenth for kids and families. We hope they will help guide conversations and spark ideas on how we can stand up for justice and create change, today and every day. https://lnkd.in/gvFNPgqV https://lnkd.in/gmkDa4Ps https://lnkd.in/gUn_YEMd https://lnkd.in/gU-YrSBp https://lnkd.in/gRPe9NrP

This is a day for Boyer and the entire community to celebrate: this afternoon, Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1916 into law! Thanks to this critical piece of legislation, funding will improve for all Early Support for Infants & Toddlers (ESIT) providers across Washington State, and, most importantly, allow more families to access to our life-changing services. It took the voices and efforts of so many to make this moment possible. We appreciate all who supported this important bill, including its Primary Sponsor, Representative Tana Senn. We are also grateful to our friends at King County, WA, the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families, ECDAW, our fellow ESIT Agency providers, and you, our amazing champions and advocates, for your partnership to pass this critical legislation!

We were honored to have two Boyer staff members attend the recent NW Children's Foundation Forum, “Child Well-Being and the New Science of Trauma: Regulating the Nervous System to Promote Healing.” Our Social Worker, Bill Scott, said: “Dr. Linda Chamberlain highlighted the importance of attending to both ‘Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Co-Regulation’ when trauma enters our work as ESIT providers, because of how trauma can disrupt connections within families as well as between us and those families. Linda's examples have helped me to clarify my role as a reflective supervisor for ESIT staff, in their work of connecting with and supporting children and their caregivers.” Thank you to the Northwest Children’s Foundation for being such incredible partners and advocates for all! 

GOOD NEWS! Our community has another opportunity to support House Bill 1916 as it goes before the Senate Committee on Ways and Means tomorrow, Saturday, February 24th at 9:00am. This critical bill will improve funding for all ESIT providers across Washington State, and, most importantly, allow more families to access to our life-changing services.   Before tomorrow (Saturday) at 8:00am, supporters can simply sign in as “PRO” on the bill by following this link: https://lnkd.in/gkJrGCDu

Thank you to our incredible community for taking the time to voice your stance on House Bill 1916. We are pleased to share that it was UNANIMOUSLY PASSED last week by the Appropriations Committee! We are thankful to you, our amazing champions, as well as to ECDAW and all Washington State ESIT providers for their wonderful partnership in helping to ensure enhanced access for all families who need our care!