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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does SOAR stand for?
SOAR does not stand for anything – it’s not an acronym. It’s meant to evoke reaching for new heights – hence, “SOAR, helping kids reach for the sky.” It’s written in all capital letters for effect. This name was developed when the Children’s Initiative and Project Lift-Off merged, and we’ve kept it since then.
What is an Action Team?
An Action Team is a group focused on work within a specific goal of one of the SOAR Action Agendas. Many Action Teams started independently of SOAR, but chose to align their work with SOAR in light of strong connections with SOAR goals. Other Action Teams were developed as a result of SOAR’s work. Action Teams focus on subjects ranging from the importance of nurturing for young children, strengthening mentorship opportunities, helping children get ready to start school in kindergarten, or supporting alignment between schools and after school programs.
View a complete list of Action Teams and descriptions
How can I get involved?
Thanks for asking! There are a number of ways you can get involved in SOAR, whether as an individual, a representative of an agency, local government, school or other entity, or as part of an interested community group. Since SOAR is a collaborative of existing groups and stakeholders throughout the community, getting involved in SOAR can be as simple as connecting the work you’re already doing to SOAR so that others are aware of it and it’s seen as part of the larger, systemic picture of what we’re doing for kids in King County. Otherwise, a few things you can do include:
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What does SOAR stand for?
SOAR does not stand for anything – it’s not an acronym. It’s meant to evoke reaching for new heights – hence, “SOAR, helping kids reach for the sky.” It’s written in all capital letters for effect. This name was developed when the Children’s Initiative and Project Lift-Off merged, and we’ve kept it since then.
What is an Action Team?An Action Team is a group focused on work within a specific goal of one of the SOAR Action Agendas. Many Action Teams started independently of SOAR, but chose to align their work with SOAR in light of strong connections with SOAR goals. Other Action Teams were developed as a result of SOAR’s work. Action Teams focus on subjects ranging from the importance of nurturing for young children, strengthening mentorship opportunities, helping children get ready to start school in kindergarten, or supporting alignment between schools and after school programs.
View a complete list of Action Teams and descriptions
How can I get involved?
Thanks for asking! There are a number of ways you can get involved in SOAR, whether as an individual, a representative of an agency, local government, school or other entity, or as part of an interested community group. Since SOAR is a collaborative of existing groups and stakeholders throughout the community, getting involved in SOAR can be as simple as connecting the work you’re already doing to SOAR so that others are aware of it and it’s seen as part of the larger, systemic picture of what we’re doing for kids in King County. Otherwise, a few things you can do include:
- Join an Action Team of SOAR, focused on a particular goal of one of our Action Agendas.
- Join the Partnership Council/Coordinating Committee, the governing body of stakeholders that oversees SOAR.
- Help raise awareness about SOAR and our Action Agendas.
- Take on a “recommended action” item from the Action Agenda – make something happen in your community.
- Donate to support SOAR’s efforts, and/or to an agency or entity carrying out Action Agenda goals.
- Connect your agency’s work to SOAR so others are aware of how your work fits into the big picture.
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