On July 1, 2026, Parenting Education & Cooperative Preschools in Washington State's Community and Technical Colleges lost all state funding. This funding cut essentially forced 81 co-op preschools across the state to close with no viable parenting education option for their 9,000+ students. This action has been devastating for our state, and we are fighting back.
OUR MISSION: Have the Legislature Restore State Funding for Parenting Education Cooperative Preschool Programs.
LETTER #1
This could be the most important thing you do for your school this year!
Many of these elected officials don't know about the important work our community partner schools do in their own districts. We are counting on our enrolled families and alumni to share their personal stories -- over and over again. The more stories legislators hear, the harder we are to ignore.
Please reach out today to your State Senator and your two Representatives:
Determine who your representatives in Olympia are by clicking here.
Write an email introducing yourself to them, which you can reference in subsequent correspondence; include two or three reasons why Parenting Education and your school has been impactful to you, your children and your family:
The impact Parenting Ed has had on your parenting
What changes you have seen in your child's behavior, social skills, etc.
The community connections you have made relative to Parenting Ed
How Parenting Ed has enhanced your resume for work outside the home