SOAR

Mission Statement

SOAR, helping kids reach for the sky

An initiative of the community, SOAR works to create alignment between systems, sectors, organizations, providers and practice to ensure children succeed in school and in life. Partners of SOAR are working together to ensure all children and youth in King County succeed.

SOAR is a partnership of business and community leaders, grant makers, organizations, schools, governments, parents and faith-based groups in Seattle and King County. SOAR's Partnership Council and partner groups guide its direction and growth as a community-wide initiative.

Overall Goals: 1. Improve the quality of information and support for parents.
2. Improve the school readiness of children.
3. Improve the quality and affordability of early learning and childcare.
4. Improve the quality and affordability of afterschool programs and youth development.