Offered in English and Spanish, ParentChild+ is a national program with proven outcomes. By engaging in activities that foster vocabulary and pre-literacy skills and social-emotional development, ParentChild+ graduates are 50 percent more likely to be prepared for kindergarten than their socio-economic peers, and have a 30 percent higher graduation rate.

Now Enrolling!

As students graduate from the program, space opens for new participants. The Encompass ParentChild+ program serves families living within the boundaries of the Snoqualmie Valley, Riverview, and Issaquah School Districts. Children must be between 16 months and 30 months old at the time of enrollment. The program is offered in both English and Spanish, and eligibility is determined by income, age, and other factors.

Registration for the 2025 Encompass Gala is open!

We hope you will join us for an evening of elegance, shared passion, and generosity in support of Encompass programs and services.

Our largest fundraiser of the year, the Annual Gala features a champagne reception, silent auction, wine pull, multi-course dinner, family speaker, fund-a-dream, live auction, and after-party. We bring together more than 400 of our community’s strongest advocates who share our vision of a community where ALL children thrive.



Make It a Weekend Getaway. Encompass Gala guests receive a special room rate of $195 (plus tax) for the night of our event. Click here to reserve your room.

Secure your 2025 Encompass Gala Sponsorship today and stand alongside other businesses partnering with us to continue improving the well-being of children and families. Every sponsorship level includes gala tickets plus marketing benefits for your business.

Be a Table Captain at the Gala. Simply commit to filling a table of ten by inviting friends, family, colleagues, or even co-captain with a friend. Our team will support you every step of the way as you assemble your guest list. As a table captain, you are the heart of our event, rallying our community to attend, support, and celebrate Encompass.

For questions about being a table captain or for more information about sponsorship

levels and benefits, contact kim.horn@encompassnw.org. 

Learn more or purchase your tickets below.

The King County Alliance for Human Services is hosting a virtual Candidate Forum on Thursday, September 25. Moderated by Encompass Board Member Tavish Maclean, this forum provides an opportunity to engage directly with the individuals running for King County Executive and King County Council (Districts 3, 5, 7, and 9). King County is a significant funder of human services across the county; these positions are pivotal to the future of our sector's stability.

Why This Matters: This forum is a key space for community members—especially providers and stakeholders in human services—to engage with candidates on issues such as housing, accessibility, social services, and equity. Community participation and voice help ensure these topics remain central in the upcoming election season.

The forum will be held on Thursday, September 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Learn more and register using the link below.

We want to hear from you!

Encompass is conducting a brief survey to learn more about your communication preferences. Where do you currently get information about Encompass? How would you like to hear from us—and how often? What kind of content matters most to you?

Your input will help us improve how we share updates, stories, and resources with our community. 

Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts.

Thank you for helping us strengthen our connection with you.

Encompass is pleased to announce that Megan Walsh has officially moved from her role as Interim Pediatric Therapy Director to Pediatric Therapy Director.

Since stepping into the interim position, Megan has demonstrated outstanding leadership and a deep commitment to both the team and the families we serve. She has the skills and vision needed to maintain the stability of our Pediatric Therapy programs and support their continued growth in alignment with Encompass’s strategic goals.

Megan has been with Encompass since 2018 and consistently shows dedication and compassion in her work. We are excited to see her continue to lead the Pediatric Therapy team into this next chapter.

As we settle into fall, the task list can often seem never-ending as a new season of school, extracurricular activities, and other commitments takes over our calendars.

Encompass invites you to make recurring giving part of your fall routine in one easy step!

At Encompass, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive. Families in our community turn to us for critical services: developmental screening and support for infants and toddlers; pediatric therapy for children struggling with speech or motor skills; mental health support for a foster child; or access to quality early learning.  

The need is growing. Sustained financial support ensures we can be there for every child who needs us. A recurring gift—whether it’s $25 a month or $250 a quarter—helps Encompass provide life-changing programs and resources all year long. 

Join us in building a stronger future by setting up your recurring gift today! 

Snack & Meal Prep Volunteer  

Monday - Thursdays from 9:00 – 11:00 am  

Carnation Preschool  

Help fuel learning, growth, and play! Support our preschool classrooms by helping prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for our young students. Thanks to our amazing volunteers, we have had great success with this role and are excited to open more volunteer opportunities to help ensure children are getting plenty of whole fruit and veggies.  

Volunteers should be able to commit to at least one shift a week.

To sign up or for more information about these and other volunteer opportunities, drop an email to volunteer@encompassnw.org.