Seattle’s Child is proud to partner with the state Department of Children, Youth and Families Strengthening Families Washington to honor outstanding caregivers doing important work on behalf of children.
All month long, we’ll introduce you to Unsung Heroes from around the state: biological parents, grandparents, foster and adoptive parents. Some volunteer at local schools; some have started nonprofits; some mentor others in their communities. Enjoy their stories.
Ashley Bender, Benton City
Ashley has been an outstanding parent in our ECEAP program.
She has been with us for two years and has gone above and beyond to help with the program any way she could. She has been an active parent with the family policy council, made gifts for all the children in the classroom, offered on multiple occasions to lend a hand when needed, and no matter the obstacle she always finds a way to put her son’s education at the forefront.
She was a model parent during virtual learning, making sure to show up at all zoom meetings, ask as many questions as needed to make sure she understands activities, consistently asking for more resources for how to better support her child and constantly keeping our team in the loop with her child’s growth and development at home. Ashley has also taken it upon herself to advocate for the ECEAP program, recruiting others and supporting other families as much as possible.
Ashley has been more than a benefit to our program and deserves the recognition of her devotion to our program and her child’s education.
Nominators: Millea DeAngelo, Alba Aguilar, Alice Perkins, Prosser ECEAP Kenne Riverview
More Unsung Heroes:
Dedicated single mom of 6 also helps parents facing tough times
Katie Biron: a passion for healing families, building community
Erica Knapp of Arlington advocates for all, even when she is met with pushback
Ryan Eldred keeps his kids safe and loved, even in tough times
