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Keeping Up With Zoe: Infant Toddler Program Graduate

Keeping Up With Zoe: Infant Toddler Program Graduate

Zoe Turning 17, an update by Shannin Strom (Zoe's Mom) Zoe will be 17 in August. It’s hard to believe it has been almost 14 years since she graduated from Holly Ridge and transferred to her local elementary school for early intervention preschool (early supports...

Impact Story: Emma at Animal Magnetizm

Meet Emma, a Holly Ridge Center Adult Employment Services Client employed by Animal Magnetizm, an inclusive employer on Bainbridge Island.  “Emma is a pleasure to work with and surprises me with her will daily. Daniel and Demetria are some of the most supportive and...

Naomi’s Employment Journey

Naomi joined our Holly Ridge Center Adult Employment Services Program in the Fall of 2020. As an individual beginning job development services in the School To Work transition program, Naomi and her Employment Consultant faced unique circumstances due to the pandemic....

Infant Toddler Program Update 8/27/2021

Dear Holly Ridge Families, The Holly Ridge Center (HRC) staff has been working tirelessly, attempting to maximize services while navigating the ever-changing rules of the pandemic.  The latest Delta variant is causing challenges to HRC’s attempts to open more...

Virtual Kitsap County Developmental Disabilities Fair

In collaboration with Holly Ridge Center, the Kitsap County Parent Coalition and the Washington Initiative for Supported Employment (WISE), Kitsap County Developmental Disabilities is pleased to announce the Virtual 2021 Resource Fair! The Virtual Resource Fair will...

Infant Toddler Program Covid-19 Update as of February 25, 2021

Infant Toddler Program Update: Holly Ridge Center’s highest priority is keeping children, families, and staff safe. As you may know, Kitsap County is currently in Phase-2 of Healthy Washington Requirements.  Based on Early Support for Infant and Toddlers (ESIT) and...

My First 6 Months As Executive Director

My first six months as Executive Director at Holly Ridge Center have been full of challenges and opportunities. The obvious challenges were taking our very interactive teams from an onsite environment with access to daily collaboration to working from home almost...

Infant Toddler Program Covid-19 Update as of 9/10/2020

Holly Ridge Center’s highest priority is to keep families and staff safe.  Kitsap County is currently in Phase -2 Safe Start.  Based on Early Support for Infant and Toddlers (ESIT) and the Department of Child Youth and Family Services guidelines, Holly Ridge Center is...