Disconnected youth. What does that even mean? It’s a term used by social scientists that refers to young people 16-24 who are neither working nor attending school and don’t have a diploma. We have about 14,000 young people in King County and Seattle who fit that definition. Read Article
We’re fighting for young people, that’s what! High school graduation… Read Article
Cultural relevance—it’s something we incorporate into our Parent-Child Home… Read Article
United Way believes that when parents become their children’s first… Read Article
Kids' education is key to ending the cycle of poverty. Check out how United Way brought together 1,800 of Seattle's kindest-hearted people to support the Parent-Child Home Program and celebrate the great things happening in the Seattle area. Read Article
We’re not kidding when we say Night Out for… Read Article
When Deborah landed a job as a customer service agent,… Read Article
We’re dedicated to creating a community where people have homes,… Read Article
Are all kids smiling on their first day of kindergarten? Not if they're already struggling to keep up with their classmates. United Way's Parent-Child Home Program closes the education gap for low-income kids. Read their stories. Read Article
Almost every kid looks forward to summer break: sleeping in,… Read Article
