https://inwela.org/home daily 1.0 2025-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f6e67e2cc7701fe64b2895/87797880-b07e-487c-b792-2cf83282dfa4/IMG_2920.jpg Home - Who we are INWELA is the state-recognized Regional Early Learning Alliance for Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Spokane, Adams, and Whitman Counties. We are one of ten regional early learning alliances supported by Washington Communities for Children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f6e67e2cc7701fe64b2895/31a2bf07-9423-43a2-b2cd-75538e736a84/Katie+and+Colleen+at+NEYFS+Spring+Market.jpg Home - Our work Alliance efforts focus on on improving local and statewide systems for children and families by connecting community organizations with one another, supporting local projects as identified by families in our region, partnering with state and local agencies and stakeholders, providing regional input for the Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC), and engaging policymakers on community needs and issues. https://inwela.org/ourwork daily 0.75 2023-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f6e67e2cc7701fe64b2895/1626970870635-DV9IDYPEZMCCGGKI17UJ/Advocacy+Bubble.png Our Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f6e67e2cc7701fe64b2895/d9f0b271-4be0-4130-aa36-dab67ad0d236/lawrence-crayton-KXOaNSU63NE-unsplash.jpg Our Work - Our Work Collaboration is one of our highest values. Outside of meeting monthly with local early childhood champions, Inland Northwest Early Learning alliance members participate in Washington Communities for Children Learning Networks to foster learning and connection across the state. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f6e67e2cc7701fe64b2895/86b2cd5f-bd28-4dc0-b63d-28df3fc66835/WCFC+Learning+Networks+%2818%29.png Our Work https://inwela.org/contact daily 0.75 2026-01-30 https://inwela.org/about daily 0.75 2025-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f6e67e2cc7701fe64b2895/982a9e06-172b-41ce-905d-1695d7e434be/image000004.jpg About - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f6e67e2cc7701fe64b2895/b4b691ce-f4bd-41b4-82ba-3b214b59108d/INWELA+Graphic+TRANSPARENT.jpg About Our region INWELA is the state- recognized Regional Early Learning Alliance for Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Spokane, Adams, and Whitman Counties. 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We commit to coming together to eliminate silos, funding competition, and the duplication of services in regional early learning programming, ultimately leading to better care for children across all regions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f6e67e2cc7701fe64b2895/d22b641a-f84e-4da9-9a5f-0b7374b49ab9/Dad+and+Child.jpg Mission, Vision, Values - Committing to equity and inclusiveness We recognize and respect social, linguistic, cultural, and ethnic diversity, and the unique needs of families and communities. We acknowledge opportunity gaps exists for children and families based on race, ethnicity, gender, income, ability, culture, and geography. We commit to eliminating these gaps and addressing root causes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f6e67e2cc7701fe64b2895/c30b097e-1121-4039-8dc5-6073ad97895a/Family.jpg Mission, Vision, Values - Honoring children and families We honor families as their child’s first teachers and strongest advocates. We commit to working beside and with parents, family members, and all other caregivers to help all children achieve their greatest potential. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f6e67e2cc7701fe64b2895/67f4b1af-86a1-4a1c-ae79-1e48a3d29ba7/Teacher+and+Two+Children.jpg Mission, Vision, Values - Embracing community voice We believe children, families, and communities are integral in creating policy and making program decisions that impact their lives. We believe local communities are best suited to identify community needs, and we commit to innovative solutions that are co-designed from the beginning. https://inwela.org/newsletter daily 0.75 2025-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f6e67e2cc7701fe64b2895/28fecccb-be59-4c15-930c-8a340cb92080/IMG_5360.png Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.