“School-family partnerships are vital to student academic, physical, and emotional development. They ensure that all youth have equitable access to educational opportunities that lead to success.”
—Washington Family Engagement
All children deserve high-quality educational opportunities that prepare them to reach their full potential. But widening social and economic disparities in our region leave too many kids—particularly kids of color and kids from low-income households—without essential learning experiences. This failure perpetuates inequities and holds back communities.
We can address those inequities by giving families the resources they need to make sure their children are learning and growing. Families are a child’s first teacher. They play a crucial role in the social, emotional, and cognitive development of their kids, and we support organizations that help them thrive.
SFF is investing in efforts that connect with families early, authentically, and often. We fund programs that empower caregivers to engage in their child’s education, honor their individual strengths and cultures, and treat them as partners alongside trained educators. Through these investments, we aim to ensure that in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties, all children ages 0–12 have the chance to succeed in school and in life.
OUR FUNDING PRIORITIES
Home Visiting
SFF invests in organizations that bring learning and engagement opportunities into homes, because that’s where the earliest learning happens.
Family Engagement
When families engage in their children’s learning environments, children improve their social, emotional, and academic skills.
Strong Systems
We have an opportunity to prevent disparities in education before they begin by allocating public funds toward early childhood supports, such as affordable childcare and expanded access to preschool.
