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The Infrastructure of Opportunity: A Strategic Summit on Childcare & Marysville’s Economic Vitality
Marysville is at an economic crossroads. With record-breaking housing expansion and the rapid growth of the Cascade Industrial Center, our region is a magnet for new residents and global industry. However, we face a critical structural deficit: Snohomish County has over 50,000 children under age five, yet fewer than 21,000 licensed childcare slots are available
This roundtable brings together the region’s most influential architects of growth—Mayor Jon Nehring, Representative Julio Cortes, and key regional employers—to architect "Business-Led" strategies for childcare expansion. Organized by Washington Families Thrive (WFT), this summit moves beyond the crisis to actionable solutions. We invite business leaders to explore workforce solutions that are easy to adopt, align state policy with local planning, and ensure that childcare is a formal pillar of our regional economic and housing roadmap.
August 7th, 8am to 9:30am, Marysville Realty One office. Lite breakfast provided Please register to attend. Seating is limited.
Sponsored by Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce, Economic Alliance of Snohomish County, Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce, Realty One
Employee Child Care Benefit Plans for a Sustainable Workforce
Washington Families Thrive provides tailored, employer-sponsored child care and backup care referrals — high-quality, vetted, and affordable. We partner with HR consultants, insurance brokers, and employers across Snohomish County to build family‑friendly workplaces.
Child care remains a major barrier for working families and employers: at any one time, 30% of providers in Snohomish County report open slots, yet families continue to struggle to find reliable, high‑quality care. WFT matches employees to vetted providers and backup options that reduce unplanned absences and support retention.
If your organization needs a benefits solution that sustains your workforce and gives employees peace of mind, Washington Families Thrive delivers a ready‑to‑implement child care benefit package absent from most employer plans.
Services
We offer low-lift affordable childcare benefits that will reduce absenteeism, attract and retain talent, increase productivity and staff morale for employers and matching services directly to working families.
We handle the hard work for your employees: vetting local child care providers for safety, quality, cost, and availability. After a quick intake to map each family’s needs, we deliver three vetted referrals with current openings. The result: faster placements, less stress for employees, and fewer disruptions to your operations.
When unexpected care emergencies arise, finding quality backup care fast is hard. We deliver 2–3 vetted backup care referrals with current openings within 24 hours, so employees feel less stressed and confident their family is safe and well cared for.
We strengthen the early‑learning sector to deliver better employer-based childcare referral services. WFT supports child care providers through employer referrals, the Pathways to Progress professional development series, a resource-rich child care newsletter, and targeted state and local advocacy.
We handle the hard work for your family: we vet local child care providers for safety, quality, cost, and availability. After a quick intake to map your needs, we deliver 3 vetted referrals with current openings. The result: faster placements, less stress for your household, and smoother transitions for your child.
When unexpected care emergencies arise, finding quality backup care fast is hard. We provide 2–3 vetted backup care referrals with current openings within 24 hours and conduct extra vetting checks for safety and reliability, so your family feels less stressed and confident your child is safe and well cared for.
Washington Families Thrive is a local organization with years of experience in the early learning community. We know families need affordable, accessible resources—so we publish a monthly newsletter packed with budget-friendly education and early-learning activities, parenting tips, guidance on finding child care, mental-health supports, community events, and other practical resources to help your family thrive.
