We are a parent leadership and engagement organization
We help parents and family members develop leadership skills to become school and civic leaders in order to support the education of their children and influence systemic change. We help schools, institutions, and organizations, include parents in the work they do.
MISSION
Washington Family Engagement fosters social transformation by developing multigenerational leaders and providing opportunities for the voices and experiences of Washington parents and family members to be heard and included in systemic and organizational change.
We are a parent leadership and engagement organization.
We help parents and family members develop leadership skills to become school and civic leaders in order to support the education of their children and influence systemic change. We help schools, institutions, and organizations, include parents in the work they do.
MISSION
Washington Family Engagement fosters social transformation by developing multigenerational leaders and providing opportunities for the voices and experiences of Washington parents and family members to be heard and included in systemic and organizational change.
We build parent power
Parents represent an untapped constituency in our state. We cultivate the agency and civic leadership of parents and caregivers, empowering them to unite and drive positive, collective change within their communities and schools.
news and events
Washington Family Engagement celebrated a decade of service
Over 200 parents, youth, and distinguished guests came together in June 2024 to celebrate WAFE’s 10th anniversary and participate in a Leadership Forum. The event strengthened connections within the WAFE leadership community and informed WAFE’s future programs and initiatives.
Washington Institute for Parent Leadership and Advocacy
Registration for the Fall 2024, free, 10-week virtual course is open. The course is offered in English and Spanish. Classes start October 5th and end December 14th. Find out more.
Washington Family Engagement Professional Learning Community
WAFE PLC is a free virtual space for educators and family engagement practitioners to connect, learn, and share strategies for strengthening school-family partnerships; each session provides practical insights. Washington State-certified teachers can earn two clock hours per session.
Upcoming Meetings:
Wed. Nov 6, 2024 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Wed. Jan 15, 2025 | 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Wed. Mar 19, 2025 | 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Wed. May 14, 2025 | 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Prime Time Reading
This free, 6-week, virtual course teaches families with children ages 6 to 10 to read and discuss books and ideas together, improving literacy and critical thinking skills. Find out more.
Guiding Good Choices (GGC)
This free, 6-week, virtual course is for parents of children ages 9 to 14. It provides effective parenting and family conflict management skills to reduce the risk of teens’ alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. Find out more.
Parents and Youth Leaders
Program Completions
Social Issues Advocates for
wafe calendar of events
SEPTEMBER
Graduates Roundtable Public School Funding: Avenues for Advocacy – Facilitated in English with Spanish interpretation.
Tuesday, September 29, – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
OCTOBER
The Washington Institute for Parent Leadership (IPL) Fall 2026 – Cohorts in English and Spanish.
Saturday, October 3, – 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. To register, click here.
Workshop: How to Resolve Conflict with Schools
Wednesday, October 21, – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Taller: Como Resolver Conflictos con las Escuelas
Thursday, October 22, – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
COMING SOON!
Our Statewide Network of Parent Leaders
San Juan County
Whatcom County
Okanogan County
Island County
Lewis County
Kitsap County
Skagit County
Snohomish County
Chelan County
Grant County
Lincoln County
Stevens County
Pend Oreille County
Spokane County
Whitman County
Yakima County
Franklin County
Walla Walla County
King County
Pierce County
Thurston County
Grays Harbor County
Mason County
Clark County
Across Washington, our graduates are making a difference—contributing to their public schools and their communities and creating lasting change. Through civic engagement, our graduates are leading and advocating for positive solutions to Washington’s most challenging social issues. As a statewide organization, we are proud to have built a network of parent leaders that drive both local and statewide impact.
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Washington Family Engagement is an anti-racist nonprofit organization that does not discriminate on the basis of race, skin color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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