Kids First - Island County

It’s back. And we are SO ready. 🌿

Whidbey Children’s Day is returning on Saturday, September 12th — and it is going to be the best day of the year for families on this island!

We are so proud to be working alongside an incredible crew of local organizations to bring this beloved tradition home. This is Whidbey showing up for Whidbey. Neighbor to neighbor. The way it’s always been.

Free activities. Smiles for miles. Every family welcome.

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 South Whidbey Community Park, Langley
⏰ 10am – 2pm
🎟 Free for every family · All ages welcome

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Visit us at partnersforyoungchildren.org/childrens-day for more info and to stay up to date as all the good details roll in.

Stop by and say hi! 👋🏽

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It is no surprise that the month of May is chosen as National Foster Care Awareness Month. The month of May carries us ‘well’ into Springtime, the season that embodies the promise of life renewed 🌷

Communities across the nation are stepping up to show their appreciation for foster & relative families, child welfare professionals, volunteers & policy makers for their efforts on behalf of children who are in foster care.

To the Island and San Juan County judiciary, to social workers and Volunteer Guardians Ad Litem, thank you for your tireless efforts!

To all who provide care as foster and kin parents, your communities are grateful to you!

You are the ones who follow the rules, keep the records, tend to appointments, help with homework, cook the meals, wash the clothes, heal the wounds, celebrate the joys, and wake up at night to comfort and soothe restless children.

You are the normal in children’s lives. You hold the tender hearts of family in your hands ❤️

Your selfless commitment embodies the protective graces of community in children’s lives.

Your communities stand tall in your honor ✨

The more you know 🌱

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