Whatcom County's Healthy Children's Fund (Fund 1858, formerly Fund 145) was established by Ordinance 2022-045 to fund childcare access, childcare-workforce support, and child-development services. Voter-approved ...
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About this fund
Whatcom County's Healthy Children's Fund (Fund 1858, formerly Fund 145) was established by Ordinance 2022-045 to fund childcare access, childcare-workforce support, and child-development services. Voter-approved property-tax levy shows up as "Whatcom County — Children's Initiative" on Whatcom property tax bills (NEW on 2026 bills).
Per Ordinance 2022-045, between 55% and 68% of the fund's balance and anticipated 2025-2026 revenue is dedicated to making childcare more affordable, accessible, and high-quality while improving the workforce.
Authorization
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RCW citation: Whatcom County Ordinance 2022-045
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