Southwest Early Learning (SWEL) is the early learning network representing, Clark, Skamania, Klickitat, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, and South Pacific Counties since 2017. SWEL is one of 10 regional networks in Washington State organized as Washington Communities for Children (WCFC) Washington Communities For Children. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of children, families, and communities.  We have trusted partnerships that include early learning providers, social service agencies, early intervention services, child welfare organizations, libraries, school districts, public health agencies, higher education, families, and many others.

What do we do?

We foster learning, connections, and collaborations across the region with a particular focus on each of the following component areas: Data, Child Care Voice, Equity, Family Voice, Health Provider Voice, Policy & Advocacy, and Resource Navigation & Access.

The Cowltiz County Early Learning Coalition

The Cowltiz County Early Learning Coalition, established in 2011, welcomes members who support its mission: The Early Learning Coalition is a collaborative organization building community-wide commitment for high-quality early learning environments and services that benefit children and families in Cowlitz County.

Join Us! Cowlitz County Early Learning Coalition

Contact: Mindy Leasure, [email protected] , 360-442-2801

Sub-Committees:

Infant-K Conference: Laurie Severson, [email protected]
Celebration of Children Event: Sara Hegnes, [email protected]
0-3 Provider Networking: Kristine Langley, [email protected]
Coordinated Enrollment: Mindy Leasure, [email protected]

Each meeting includes progress updates and calls to action from the coalition sub-committees, updates from the regional early childhood network, member sharing, and much more.