What We Do

The Washington Statewide Family Engagement Center (WASFEC) is led by Education Northwest and funded through a five-year federal grant.

Our Mission

WASFEC's mission is to foster full and equitable partnerships among families, educators, providers, and communities to support learners' development from birth through college and career. We work with families, not just for them.

Building Bridges

WASFEC connects expertise and resources to bridge the gap between the statewide vision and its practical implementation, focusing on evidence-based approaches to family engagement.

Promoting Access and Success

Family engagement promotes access to opportunities and success by honoring all family structures, embracing a multi-generational perspective, and demonstrating respect for all.

WASFEC Goals

Goal #1


Establish a statewide collaborative infrastructure for family engagement that is aligned, systemic, and sustainable.

Goal #2


Build educator and family capacity for effective and equitable family-school-community partnerships and leadership.

Goal #3


Develop district and school capacity to identify, implement, and sustain family engagement practices to support student success and well-being.

Key Collaborators