Our Story
Submitted by Heather Gerard, Camano Island - I am currently a WWU Human Services Student and a mother of 2 who is struggling as I move off of state assistance. My oldest daughter Jessy attended the...
View ArticleAfterschool programs are vital to our community.
Submitted by Mary Schilling - Our community is receiving State sponsored 21st Century after school money. This support is vital to the youth of our community. We live in a very challenging region...
View ArticleAdvocating for Early Learning
Submitted by Lynne Jasin - My son recently was diagnosed with ADHD and a learning disorder, making it hard for him to learn and behave correctly in social situations. He now attends special education...
View ArticleLife at home was too hard.
Submitted by anonymous - Life at home was too hard for the children. My children are 10, 7 and 4. They had to hear their father and I argue relentlessly. School was their only escape. read more
View ArticleParents as Teachers
Submitted by Jere VanMeter, LMFT, Coordinator, Parents as Teachers of Kittitas County, Ellensburg, WA - I came here several years ago from Los Angeles where they had roughly 50,000 children in the...
View ArticleMy Story - We're Counting on You
Submitted by Kathy Bernier, Spokane - We are a family of five. Andy and I are full time working parents. We are struggling to make ends meet on our very middle income. We care and love three very...
View ArticleWe Rely on Play and Learn
My name is Bhuvane, and I live in Bellevue. I have a two year old who loves interacting with other kids in a fun environment. She has got some friends and is learning to enjoy their company and share...
View ArticleSarah's Mom Fights for Health Coverage
Vicky McIntyre gave moving testimony on the first day of the 2009 legislative session. Vicky and thousands of others took action to protect Apple Health Coverage for Kids. It worked and coverage was...
View ArticleMy story - an ECEAP teacher
I have been a teacher with the ECEAP program for almost 7 years now. I have worked in many Early Learning programs that provide a head start on learning but ECEAP truly provides a start for the whole...
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