Kids Mental Health Pierce County

06/17/2026

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06/16/2026

Kids eat for free at the Mary Bridge Children's Tacoma Outpatient Center and Pierce Co. library as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program.

06/16/2026

June is recognized as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage open conversations about the unique mental health challenges faced by boys and men. It’s an opportunity to highlight the importance of early support, strengthen connection, and promote approaches that empower boys and young men to seek help and build resilience.

Join us as we explore how strong foundations today can lead to healthier futures tomorrow.

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06/15/2026

MultiCare’s mission—partnering for healing and a healthy future—guides our commitment to building strong connections that address community needs and improve quality of life. In support of this mission, the MultiCare Community Partnership Fund invests in partnerships that advance initiatives, programs, and projects that strengthen community health. The Community Partnership Fund supports nonprofit organizations serving the Puget Sound, Inland Northwest, and Yakima Valley regions that provide care, services, and resources to strengthen community health. Preference will be given to applications addressing the most pressing needs identified in MultiCare’s Community Health Needs Assessments and corresponding implementation strategies.

About the Community Partnership Fund
The fund provides support to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Puget Sound, Inland Northwest, and Yakima Valley regions. Through this funding, MultiCare aims to strengthen collective efforts to improve health outcomes and create lasting, meaningful community impact.

Eligible projects must align with MultiCare’s identified community health priorities and serve one or more of the following counties: South King, Kitsap, Pierce, Spokane, Thurston, or Yakima.

Grants are awarded as part of a three-year funding cycle, with payments distributed annually.

How to Apply
The application period for the current grant cycle is April 1 – June 30, 2026, and submissions must be completed through the online grant portal. Organizations may apply at the following link: https://bbgm-apply.yourcausegrants.com/apply/auth/signin

Additional details, including frequently asked questions, are available in the grant portal.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with eligible organizations in your networks.

06/12/2026

Pierce County Human Services is currently seeking applicants to serve on the Behavioral Health Advisory Board.

The Board helps guide the County’s work on behavioral health planning. Led by the Director of Human Services, the board includes nine voting members and four non-voting members who each serve three-year terms.

Members are selected for their demonstrated interest in behavioral health system improvement, diverse perspectives and experiences, and/or specialized expertise.

At this time, we’re specifically seeking applicants who are:
o A substance use disorder (SUD) professional.
o An individual with lived experience using Pierce County’s behavioral health system.

Serving on the board is an opportunity to help shape behavioral health priorities, support system improvements, and ensure community perspectives are represented in County planning efforts.

Visit our website: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/bhab to learn more about the board or access the application portal directly. Please share this opportunity with your networks and encourage interested individuals to apply.

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to assist the County in meeting the comprehensive behavioral health planning responsibilities required by applicable laws of the State of Washington Chapter 8.101PCC.

06/12/2026

This article is a powerful reminder of why the work of Kids Mental Health Pierce County matters. Research shows that factors like chronic stress, sleep, and neighborhood conditions have a significant impact on children’s brain development.

That’s why we work alongside schools, healthcare providers, families, and community partners to strengthen the systems that support young people before they reach a crisis.

This research is a powerful reminder that investing in children’s mental health is not just a healthcare issue it is a community issue. When we improve access, strengthen connections, and create opportunities for children and families, we are helping shape healthier futures and stronger communities.

The science is clear: where children live, learn, and grow matters. Together, we can ensure that every child in Pierce County has the opportunity to thrive.

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A study of more than 2,300 9- to 10-year-olds found that socioeconomic factors explained most differences in the preteens' brain development.

06/11/2026

Washington State Department of Health wants to learn more about what the caregivers of teens and young adults need to support their young people’s health. They are inviting caregivers of teens and young adults across Washington to apply for the Adolescent and Young Adult Health Parent, Guardian, and Caregiver Advisory Board (PCAB).

Who they’re seeking:

Parents, guardians, and caregivers who live in Washington and support teens or young adults ages 11–24 who live in Washington and want to share their ideas, recommendations, and feedback on public health programming and health care supports for teens and young adults.

Board details

Term: September 2026 – June 2027
Role: Work with DOH’s Adolescent and Young Adult Health Team to inform public health programming and collaborate on projects that support the health of teens and young adults.
Requirements: Internet and email access

Who we especially encourage to apply:
Member selection will center parents, guardians, and caregivers of teens and young adults from communities most impacted by health care barriers, especially families who are navigating:

Challenges accessing or receiving health care.
Visible or invisible disabilities.
Government systems, like juvenile justice, child protective services, or foster care.
Behavioral and mental health conditions and treatment.
Health conditions and treatment that lasts a long time.
Barriers or discrimination related to race, ethnicity, income status, gender, sexual orientation, and more.
Houselessness or unstable housing.

They are accepting applications until June 30, 2026. Applications are available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, Russian and Chinese. Other languages are available upon request. To learn more and apply, visit: https://waportal.org/health-initiatives/adolescent-health/parent-guardian-and-caregiver-advisory-board

Please share this opportunity with contacts connected to schools, teachers, youth organizations, and young people across Washington!

06/10/2026

Welcome to the Youth Friendly Care Network The Youth Friendly Care (YFCN or Network) is a statewide initiative to promote care that is welcoming, respectful

06/05/2026

Way to go Clover Park! Always happy to partner in this work!