WASHINGTON STATE

Washington State House Democrats

HOUSE DEMOCRATS

Rep. Kagi is a shining star!

 Rep. Ruth Kagi has been a champion for foster children since she entered the legislature 15 years ago. From her work with the League of Women voters, she learned that foster youth often have tumultuous lives and encounter struggles daily. As a state representative, she knew that the legislature must do everything in its power to make sure foster youth have safe, supportive and stable homes.

One of Rep. Kagi’s first achievements in the legislature was passing a bill to help foster children stay in the same school, even if they were transferred from home to home. This is important because when a child changes schools he or she, on average, loses four months of progress.

Since that great start, Rep. Kagi has worked tirelessly on behalf of foster children. Just this past legislative session she sponsored and helped pass bills to:

Next month, Rep. Kagi will be honored for her efforts by the Foster Parents Association of Washington State. She will be presented with the Elected Official Award at their “Night of Shining Stars”. Congratulations on being a “shining star,” Rep. Kagi – keep up the good work!