WA State Dept. of Health - Children 6 to 10

While learning about right and wrong, safety and responsibility, and the satisfaction that comes with hard work, your child can develop a healthy attitude of "I can!" This is a feeling that adds to a healthy childhood now, and in years to come.

Child and Adolescent Health supports programs that can reinforce these exciting new steps.

Child and Adolescent Health Programs

	Family Support Initiative Actively engaged in the nation's Family Support Movement, the Family Support Initiative supports Parenting Leadership programs in Washington communities.
	Coordinated School Health This program works in partnership with schools, state agencies, and community resources to provide healthy and safe school environments.
	Child Abuse Prevention The DOH supports the Washington Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, and coordinates the work of agencies statewide.

Helpful Links
Links to external resources are provided as a public service and do not imply endorsement by the Washington State Department of Health.

Bright Futures Guidelines for parents and health care providers to help children from birth through adolescence grow up healthy.

Late Childhood

Child and Adolescent Health Programs