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2023-2026 Strategic Plan

We are proud to present our 2023-2026 strategic plan, which has been deeply informed by School’s Out Washington’s community and...

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Investing in Rural Youth: The Impact of School-Community Partnerships

Corey Belser knows firsthand how activities outside of the classroom can open doors of possibility for young people. His career...

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Spotlight: Hilltop Children’s Center’s Commitment to Continuous Growth and Improvement

School’s Out Washington (SOWA) supports youth programs on their program quality improvement journey. One program that has shown commitment to...

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Advocating at the Capitol: Recap of 2026 Advocacy Day

We know that high-quality youth development programs transform lives and build stronger communities—but Washington still hasn’t caught up with the...

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Spotlight: International Rescue Committee

Resettling one’s family in an unfamiliar country is not an easy feat. Having survived violence and persecution in their countries...

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Invest in Youth Development. Now and for the future.

By School's Out Washington

This 3-page resource offers a high-level overview of "who, what and why" of youth development.

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2023 Legislative Priorities

By School's Out Washington & Youth Development Strategy Table

This state legislative session, SOWA and the Youth Development Strategy Table coalition is requesting funding for youth programs with Senate Bill 5601 and House Bill 1386. This includes a smal...

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