This legislative session, Washington Communities for Children (WCFC) is engaging state legislators to highlight the impact of our work and the importance of maintaining WCFC in the state budget. We center lived experience and regional expertise, believing that those closest to the work must have a direct voice in the policies that shape it. Amid rising living costs, workforce shortages, and federal uncertainty, protecting essential services for families and preserving Washington’s progress in early childhood is more important than ever.
LOCAL COMMUNITIES INFORM STATE PRIORITIES
Connect with your WCFC region
We’ve all heard it before, there is power in numbers! Washington Communities for Children stretches across every county in Washington state. Get involved, share your voice, make a difference. Find your local early childhood coalition by clicking the button below!
TEAMING UP FOR CHANGE
Have a heart for kids day
This year, WCFC is excited to be teaming up with the Children’s Alliance for their annual Have a Heart for Kids Day in Olympia on January 20, 2026. This one day event is an opportunity to advance early learning, health equity, and economic justice for children and families in Washington.
RESOURCES
We have put together various resources to help support you in connecting with your local representatives. You can also find the most up-to-date information on scheduled hearings and floor sessions, legislative highlights, and more at leg.wa.gov.