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Housing and
Education Partnerships

​Stable, affordable housing is the platform for a successful future. Education is the tool with which our children can launch themselves toward that future. Washington's Housing Authorities know this and have begun numerous innovative education programs on site and with local partners.

Tacoma Housing Authority
Saving for the Future

HA’s Children's Savings Account program, in partnership with Tacoma Public Schools, helps resident children save for college through matching funds and by rewarding academic success and completion of stipulated goals. By the end of high school students are able to save up to $9,700 to use to further pursue their education.
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Vancouver Housing Authority 
Play and Learn

Early learning plays a big role in school success. Play and Learn is a program for parents and children ages 0 to 5 years old. Children and parents participate together in fun, age appropriate activities. Parents also learn about how early brain development and ways to encourage their children to develop the skills they need. Across Washington, Housing Authorities know that investing in our youngest residents will ensure they grow up to be productive members or our society.
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King County Housing Authority 
GLEA

KCHA's GLEA program is a partnership with Highline Public Schools to provide extra support for Housing Authority residents to prepare their children for kindergarten. Through a series of home visits and a 9-week workshop KCHA has been able to capitalize on its unique access to the low-income children in its communities.
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  • Home
  • AWHA's Impact
    • Success Stories
    • Education Programs
    • Advocacy
  • WA Housing Crisis
  • About
  • Find a Housing Authority
  • Other Housing Resources