Who We Are
The Washington Passport Network is a statewide collective impact initiative committed to supporting students from foster care, unaccompanied homeless youth, and the adult professionals they rely on. Members include practitioners and staff from colleges and universities, government agencies, and nonprofits. WPN provides information, knowledge and tools to improve practices and student outcomes.
Support for the Passport to Careers Program
WPN members support students and young adults participating in the Passport to Careers program, which helps former foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth prepare for and succeed in college, apprenticeships, or pre-apprenticeship programs. The program provides scholarships to cover fees associated with the cost of attending college or apprenticeship programs, including tuition, books, housing, occupation-related tools, and more.
WPN By the Numbers
What we Do
Technical Assistance
Provide technical assistance to postsecondary institutions adopting and implementing Passport to Careers program on their campuses.
Passport Leadership Team
Convene quarterly meetings of the Passport Leadership Team, an advisory body representing schools, nonprofits and governmental agencies from across the state to consult on Passport to Careers policies and practices.
Regional Groups
Facilitate Regional Passport Groups that bring together a cross-sector of practitioners to collaborate and coordinate regional wraparound services for the students and young people they support.
Share knowledge
Share knowledge through our bi-weekly e-newsletter, annual conference, blog, webinar series, and more.
Meet the WPN Team
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Stacia Schienbein
(she/her)
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Laura Lydia
(she/her)
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Gisselle Blanco
(she/her)
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Osbaldo (Ozzy) Arroyo
(he/him)
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Dawn Cypriano-McAferty
(she/her)
Leadership and Partnerships
College Success Foundation is committed to providing supports and scholarships to inspire underserved, low-income students to finish high school, graduate from college, and succeed in life. Members of CSF’s Statewide Initiatives team staff the WPN.
Washington Student Achievement Council is a cabinet-level state agency that provides strategic planning, oversight, and advocacy to support increased student success and higher levels of educational attainment in Washington.
