The Washington Passport Network is a statewide collective impact initiative committed to supporting students who have experienced foster care and/or unaccompanied homelessness and the adult professionals they rely on. We empower professionals supporting these students with information, knowledge, and tools to improve practices and student outcomes.
If you are a professional working to support students from foster care, or those experiencing unaccompanied homelessness, in accessing, persisting, or completing post-secondary education or apprenticeships in Washington state, then we consider you a member of the Washington Passport Network.
Recent information for members of the Washington Passport Network:
2024 Legislative Session Preview
The legislative session is rapidly approaching, and we want to make sure you have the tools to stay informed and engage in the legislative process as you see fit. This year’s session is a “short session”, which focuses on passing a supplemental budget but is also an...
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
In 2007, Congress passed its first resolution (see original House resolution | see original Senate resolution) recognizing November as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month (NHYAM) to build awareness of the issue of youth homelessness, including its causes and...
Updates from Around the State: Fall 2023 Regional Meetings
By Donna Quach The Washington Passport Network launched the new academic year with a series of in-person Regional Passport Network meetings. While these regional groups have had great meetings virtually, the benefits of face-to-face meetings include opportunities for...
Catching up with Emma Almquist, Associate Director for Student Success at Whitworth University
Whitworth’s Emma Almquist shares how she is building a community for Passport students and helping them foster financial literacy through tapping external resources. Over the summer, CSF staff caught up with Emma Almquist at Whitworth University to discuss the...
New Federal Guidelines for Financial Assistance Distribution Announced
Over the years, institutions have asked for guidance on how Passport Student Support Funds (PSSF) may be used, and WSAC has provided the Student Support Fund Guide memo to financial aid administrators and Passport Designated Support Staff (DSS) to provide guidance...
Fall Webinars, Conference, and Other Professional Development Opportunities
Everyone is headed back to school. Improve your knowledge and skills this fall with a plethora of professional development and collaborative learning opportunities, webinars and trainings that will provide information and resources for education and student support...