What is Preschool for All?
Preschool for All came from a two-year community planning process where more than 100 people came together to create a vision for Multnomah County children and their families. Voters in Multnomah County overwhelmingly supported the Preschool for All ballot measure on November 3, 2020, with 64 percent of voters approving the measure. Measure 26-214 directed the Department of County Human Services to administer the program.
Preschool for All (PFA) connects 3- and 4-year-olds in Multnomah County to free, culturally responsive, inclusive preschool experiences. From the beginning, the program was designed to grow over time, increasing the number of children and families that it serves each year. In 2030, all interested families will have access to free preschool.
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Preschool for All Plan & Community Engagement
The Preschool for All Plan reflects two years of community engagement and planning. The plan was released in July 2020 and is the framework for program implementation. It builds upon the Preschool for All Task Force recommendations, outlining key implementation strategies and detailing how the initiative will be funded. Almost 100 people participated in the policy making for Preschool for All, which led to innovative strategies focused on racial equity and meeting the needs of diverse families and preschool providers.
History of Preschool for All
The following documents give additional history on Preschool for All and its development. This work, led by Social Venture Partners, strives to reflect how the PFA coalition successfully passed a ballot measure and set of policies centered on racial equity and community voice.