New Encompass website is now live!
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This week, we launched our brand new, redesigned Encompass website. We hope that this new website will be a much more intuitive, user-friendly experience for all of you.
Here are a few new features we are particularly proud of:
- A tool on the homepage and Programs page to help you locate which programs might be right for your family
- An interactive events calendar that can be sorted by audience and event type
- A library of resources to help families along their journeys
- A page of Frequently Asked Questions, sorted by topic
- Action buttons at the top of every page so you can go right to donating, registering, or paying
- A Google Translate plugin that allows you to view the site in seven different languages
And so much more! We invite you to explore the website and read
this blog post to learn more about the project. We hope that you will enjoy the new site and that you find it useful and informative!
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Mobile Therapy Unit expands services into Carnation and Duvall
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The Encompass Mobile Therapy Unit (MTU) is now going to Carnation and Duvall each week, bringing our pediatric therapy programs to the more rural communities in our service area. The therapies offered in the van are
Behavioral Health and
Speech and Language Therapy.
We currently have availability in Behavioral Health and are seeing new clients both in the MTU and at our Pediatric Therapy Clinic. If you are interested in receiving services at either of these locations, please call our intake coordinator at 425.888.3347.
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Encompass Staff and Board Member Join Leadership Eastside
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Leadership Eastside's next cohort will include three Encompass leaders: Board Member Katherine Ross, Director of Pediatric Therapy Programs Kim Kanzler, and Director of Administration Kristin Webb. The LE program inspires and prepares participants for the real-world challenges they must face to improve their organizations and their communities. Other Encompass staff who have gone through the program are Executive Director Nela Cumming, Director Finance Terry Granillo, and Director of Education Programs Rochelle Clayton Strunk.
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Back-to-School Backpack Tips
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Heading back to school means beginning the quest for school supplies. With so many different options, it can be overwhelming to decide which backpack will be best for your child's physical health.
To help you choose a backpack that is right for your child, our Clinic Team Supervisor Lindsey Batz shared some tips from the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) in a blog post on our website. She also share tips on how to best pack and wear backpacks.
Click the button below to check it out!
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Family Enrichment programs kick off again in September
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With school starting up for the fall, so are our Family Enrichment programs! We've already got a fall calendar full of groups, workshops, and other opportunities to help your family thrive. For more details about each program, click on the title.
Parent Talks
: Drop-in sessions on parenting topics. September: Why Attachment Matters, October: Praise or Encouragement?, November: Language Development and Communication Skills
Parenting Workshops
: Structured, informal group discussions on parenting topics. September: Let's Talk About Temperament.
Safe Kids 101
: Training for kids 9-13 on how to stay home alone safely.
Super Sitters
: Training for teens 11-15 on how to be a competent and confident babysitter.
Kinship
: A support and companionship group for adults raising relatives' children.
Sibshops
: Workshops for siblings of children with special needs.
Connections
: Resources, information, and social support for families with children receiving pediatric therapy services.
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Follow our new Special Events Facebook page
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Due to some unforeseen issues, we have had to create a brand new
Encompass Special Events Facebook page. Everything you need to know about our annual special events, including the Autumn Gala, Rise & Thrive Breakfast, and Take a Seat for Kids, will be located on this new page going forward.
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Tickets Now On Sale for 2018 Autumn Gala: Under the Stars!
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Join us at our annual
Encompass Autumn Gala on
Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue! The Autumn Gala dinner and auction has grown into the premier fundraising event for the Snoqualmie Valley and greater Eastside, attracting 400 guests from across the Puget Sound region. All proceeds from this event will bring vital funds and support to Encompass programs and services.
Visit our website to learn more or to purchase your tickets now!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LAST SUMMER EVENT!
Snoqualmie Valley Block Party: September 8, 11:00 am-5:00 pm, Snoqualmie. Join us for the 6th Annual Snoqualmie Valley Block Party! Encompass will need volunteers to help with FREE face painting and FREE bounce houses. Shifts are from 11:00 am-2:00 pm and 2:00-5:00 pm. If you’re interested in volunteering, please email
cheryl.jones@encompassnw.org.
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You can see a full list of events seeking volunteers on our website! For more information, or to sign up as a volunteer,
email us.
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Encompass is looking for passionate people to join our dynamic team! We are currently hiring for the following positions:
- Early Literacy Specialist
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Substitute Teachers
Click below to view the job postings and learn more about how to apply!
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Acknowledgements & Thanks
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PHPDA makes gift of sustaining support to Mobile Therapy Unit
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Encompass is excited to share that we have received a Major Grant from the
Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority (PHPDA) in the amount of
$50,000 to support the
Encompass Mobile Therapy Unit (MTU). The first of its kind in the state of Washington, the MTU enables us to bring specialized therapy services right into the communities that need them, eliminating distance-based hardship as a barrier to quality care.
The mission of the Pacific Hospital Preservation & Development Authority is to champion effective health care for the vulnerable and disadvantaged in our community. We are honored to have been chosen to receive this Major Grant from the Pacific Hospital PDA.
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