Working to transform the child welfare system.

House: Washington Achievers Scholars supports community involvement officers in the recruitment, training, and matching of community volunteer mentors with students selected as achievers scholars, providing mentorship to low income high school juniors and Seniors through their freshman year of college. The College Bound Scholarship program provides annual college tuition and a book allowance for low income Washington Students. Funding is provided to expand the Washington Achievers Scholars program to all of the school districts located within King and Pierce counties. Additionally, funding is provided to replace federal and private dollars that are no longer available to the College Bound Scholarship program.