Our Mission
Our Mission
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Parenting education programs in Washington’s community and technical colleges build stronger and healthier families through two-generation early childhood programs focused on young children and their caregivers.
Washington State Legislature can secure funding for college based parent edcuation programs through a proviso on the SBCTC Budget
Legislators who know about parent education recognize the value to families and the State. Help us teach Legislators across the state about how to save our programs
Parent education, rooted in the 5 Protective Factors against child abuse, has proven positive outcomes in academic achievement, mental health, and economic mobility for parents and children
At least 80% of parents say that they use social media for parenting information. College based parent education courses ensure college level instruction in in early childhood education, human development, family systems, and small business management.
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Our Vision
Our Vision
Parenting education in Washington’s community and technical colleges will be recognized as a high quality, effective and responsive contributor to the state's healthy families, communities and economies
Our Challenge
Our Challenge
The State Board of Community and Technical Colleges passed a new funding model that no longer recognizes parents and caregivers enrolled in college parent education classes as students.
The loss of funding will put Parent Education Programs and their affiliated nonprofit Labratory Preschools at risk for closure.
Our Goal
Our Goal
Ensure that parents and caregivers enrolled as students in parent education programs in Community and Technical Colleges will continue to be allocated funds from the SBCTC budget. To ensure programs will continue into the 2027-2028, we are asking legislature to place a proviso on the SBCTC budget specifically for college based parent edcuation programs.
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