In 2022, Whatcom County voters established the Healthy Children’s Fund through a dedicated $10 million per year property tax levy. The Healthy Children’s Fund was created to address pressing issues identified by groups both inside and outside of government including access to child care, mental and behavioral health supports, and safe and affordable housing. Olivia Allen, our co-founder and vice president of strategy and advocacy, spoke with Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu about how the Healthy Children’s Fund has enabled the county to support children and families. Watch the video now or head over to our blog to read an edited version of the conversation.