FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

Play and Learn

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is a free facilitated playgroup where children and their caregivers play and learn together. Parents and caregivers create a community with one another, talking and sharing, while children have the important experience of playing with other children. Children 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome! Each Kaleidoscope Play & Learn group has at least one facilitator (on our staff) that leads activities with the children and caregivers.

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Native Programming

Previously, our Native Programming are cosponsored by the Na'ah Illahee Fund, Evergreen High School, and Healthier Here. Currently we do not have Native Play and Learns.

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Family Programming Specific Events

Our family celebrations happen quarterly! Check back in to see the next one. For now, You can watch our Winter Celebration Slideshow!

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Elsa Benavides

Early Learning Advocate (Spanish)

Hola, my name is Elsa Benavides, and I'm the Spanish bilingual Play and Learn facilitator for the WCCDA. I have been in the WCCDA for 7 Years and have lived in White Center for 15 years. I was born in Mazatlan, Sinaloa Mexico and often return to visit my family and friends. I'm married and have two sons, and two step daughters. I love traveling, spending time with family, friends and my beautiful Cane Corso, Mora. I love the friendships and connections that I have established here as a facilitator and truly love how the WCCDA supports our entire diverse community,and the partnership we have developed in the community.

Fartun Guled

Childcare Advocate (Somali)

Caisha

I am from Somalia, I have been living in White Center last 5 years, also working with the CDA since 2017. I have 3 children and one of them still goes to our play and learn, I like walking and enjoy the nature and I don’t mind walking while is raining, Raining is my favorite season.

Nasro Ugas

Childcare Resource Connector

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Tam Nguyen

Family Engagement Advocate (Vietnamese)

Xin chào! My name is Tam Nguyen. I am Vietnamese. I have been living in White Center for about 20 years, and I have been working with the CDA for about 8 years. I have 2 teenage children. In my spare time, I like to walk, watch food and travel videos, and volunteer at community events.

Julia
Bautista-Salinas

Family Development Manager (Spanish)

Xin chào! My name is Tam Nguyen. I am Vietnamese. I have been living in White Center for about 20 years, and I have been working with the CDA for about 8 years. I have 2 teenage children. In my spare time, I like to walk, watch food and travel videos, and volunteer at community events.