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In the Washington metropolitan region, nearly half a million women and girls are living in or near poverty. We all have a stake in building the economic security of our region’s women and girls. The Women’s Foundation works to mobilize our community and provide solutions to eliminate the persistent barriers that disproportionately hinder women and girls from achieving economic security.

What do I have in common with Shakira?

Shakira has made early childhood development a priority! And I like to think I have helped make it a priority in the Washington metropolitan

What to make of all this child care talk and why should we all care?

Over the last couple of weeks, there has been a lot of dialogue both on the regional and national level about what early care

Stepping Stones Research Briefing sneak peek: Why aren't child care subsidies reaching those who need them?

Low-income families can face numerous challenges as they work toward stable and gainful employment. Child care subsidies are designed to help them overcome one

D.C.'s current child care challenges.

“DC Doesn’t WORK Without Child Care!” is more than a slogan for Empower DC’s Child Care for All Campaign, it’s the harsh reality facing

Virginia shows commitment to making the grade in early care and education.

The State of Preschool 2008, released by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), ranks all 50 states on the percentage of children

A look at the recession through the eyes of Northern Virginia's children.

A new study, "Predicting Poverty in the Commonwealth,” released by The Commonwealth Institute and Voices for Virginia’s Children forecasts that children will be hardest

What the stimulus package does for our region's women.

President Obama signed the economic stimulus package into law yesterday afternoon. Many people in the nation’s capital and state capitals around the country will

First Lady Michelle Obama visits Mary's Center!

Yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama visited Mary’s Center to learn about the work done by our organization for families and children in the nation’s

Call for presenters: 2009 Stepping Stones Research Briefing!

The fourth annual Washington Area Women’s Foundation Stepping Stones Research Briefing will be held the morning of Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at The Urban

Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative awards first grants!

The Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative is thrilled to announce grants totaling $300,000 for area nonprofit organizations to expand access to and improve the quality

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712 H Street NE,

Suite 1099

Washington, DC 20002

T: (202) 347-7737
E: info@wawf.org

Tax ID:52-2028612

Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure women and girls of color in the Washington metropolitan area have the resources they need to thrive. Since 1998,
The Women’s Foundation has worked to transform the lives of women and girls in our region and across the world.