Pierce/Kitsap Regional Passport Group

Region 5

Purpose Statement

We are a committed group of stakeholders dedicated to strengthening access to resources and services for youth impacted by the foster care system or unaccompanied homelessness, as identified by McKinney-Vento, in the Pierce/Kitsap Washington region. Our purpose is to cultivate partnerships among secondary school liaisons, local service providers, state agency partners, and post-secondary providers to address barriers and empower students to achieve their secondary and post-secondary education and training goals. We aim to center student voice and lived experiences to raise awareness about local resources and services, ensuring comprehensive support for student access towards educational and workforce attainment.

Leadership

Julie Schwampe
Basic Needs Navigator
Olympic College Resource Center

Read the Region 5 One-Pager

Learn more about the region’s background, purpose, structure and more.

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Mission

The Pierce/Kitsap Regional Passport Group will make a collective effort to accomplish the following:

  • Build partnerships among school personnel, community organizations, and post-secondary providers to strengthen supports for Passport-eligible youth
  • Focus on providing educational opportunities and activities that promote academic growth and personal development
  • Ensure youth impacted by the foster care system or unaccompanied homelessness receive essential resources and guidance for success

Attend a Regional Meeting

If there are no regional meetings scheduled, we hope to see you at another WPN event. See the full calendar.

Upcoming Pierce/Kitsap Regional Meetings

Connect with Passport Network members from the Pierce/Kitsap region for a collaborative discussion at quarterly meetings. We’ll share ideas, explore relevant topics and give organizations a chance to take the spotlight and share their work. Specific agenda items will be shared prior to each meeting. Contact us via the form below with questions.

Have Questions or Ready to Join?

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