Building Regional Connections Across Washington

The Washington Passport Network is divided into six geographical regions across the state. These smaller groups allow for community-building, resource-sharing, and thought-partnership with colleagues working in closer geographic proximity than the entire state. Each region brings together a cross-disciplinary group of practitioners focused on increasing postsecondary opportunities and support for alumni of care and students experiencing homelessness.

This regional approach began in 2017 with the formation of a Regional Service Coordination Group in eastern Washington. This group was launched as a partnership with College Success Foundation, Eastern Washington University and the Washington Student Achievement Council with a goal of including the following characteristics:

Cross-disciplinary membership including:

  • partners from the K-12 education system
  • foster care and nonprofits focused on youth experiencing homelessness
  • government systems of care
  • apprenticeship organizations
  • postsecondary institutions

Focus on improving educational outcomes for students from foster care and those experiencing unaccompanied homelessness, especially as pertains to:

  • high school completion
  • direct enrollment in postsecondary education
  • postsecondary completion

Intentionally improving collaboration by:

  • Educating one another about respective priorities and services
  • Clarifying roles within the local continuum, resulting in more effective coordination and a reduction in duplicative efforts
  • Deepening professional relationships and forging common language and skill sets through engaging in coordinated professional development

After the successful pilot of the Eastern Washington Regional Service Coordination Group, CSF expanded the model across the state using the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) regional map (below) as a driving framework.

Find My Region

Each regional group functions uniquely according to their agreed group identity, purpose statement and collective goals. Follow the links below to learn more about each region. We encourage you to connect with the leaders of your region to get plugged in to upcoming meetings and opportunities.

Region 1: Eastern Region 2: South Central Region 3: Northwest Region 4: King County Region 5: Pierce/Kitsap Counties Region 6: Western

Regional Group Structure

College Success Foundation will provide backbone support, including:

  • Logistical and facilitation support for the meetings
  • Support yearly planning in collaboration with Leadership Team
  • Support ongoing communication with members in coordination with leadership team
  • As necessary and helpful, create connection and alignment between other Regional Passport Groups as well as the state level advisory group for Passport (the Passport Leadership Team)
  • Dedicate financial and human resources to the overall maintenance and sustainability of the group

Leadership Team Members will:

  • Participate in spring/summer leadership team retreat to conduct annual Regional planning
  • Drive member recruitment and outreach
  • Plan and facilitate quarterly Regional meetings
  • Drive ongoing communication with Regional members between meetings
  • Participate in regular leadership team meetings to ensure adequate preparation for meetings and projects
  • Take ownership and accountability for leading the Regional annual project

All Members will:

  • Support membership recruitment and outreach
  • Attend and actively participate in each Regional meeting
  • Responsively communicate between meetings
  • Contribute to the planning and implementation of Regional annual project
  • Share relevant organization updates at Regional meeting

Regional Passport Group FAQ

Use the links above to find your region’s page and reach out to the CSF Program Officer who leads your region to get connected! 

Yes! If you work with/serve these populations, we consider you a member of the Washington Passport Network and by extension your regional Passport group.

Regional Passport groups are a great way to build connections with practitioners in your geographic region who do similar work. You can share resources, problem-solve, collaborate on events, connect students with other organizations and more.

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