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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Riyaq Kullow, 3, smiles during the debut of the "Rooted in Culture, Raised with Love" parenting toolkit at Highline College in Des Moines on July 11, 2026. The toolkit was developed for families and childcare providers working with children ages 5 and younger.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ The culturally grounded parenting toolkit, funded through King County Best Starts for Kids, reflects the voices of the families and providers closest to the work.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Nas Abdi, left, and Fadumo Abdi pose with the "Rooted in Culture, Raised With Love" parenting toolkit during its debut event at Highline College in Des Moines on July 11, 2026.]]></image:caption>
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