Washington County Association for Home and Community Education, Inc. (WCAHCE) is a member county within WAHCE Inc organization, comprised of local clubs in Washington County, Wisconsin. The organization is unique in that the members extend the information they receive from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension faculty and other reliable sources to the membership and community.
Membership is open to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic background or economic circumstances. This organization does not operate on a segregated basis. Washington County Association for Home and Community Education is an educational, charitable organization.
Why and How to Join Washington Co. HCE Information about club structure, dues and who to contact if you are interested in joining HCE
Washington County HCE Membership Brochure – Current revision 2025 PDF
Washington County HCE Leadership Information – Who is in charge of our organization
Writing for Washington County Roots and Branches-Guidelines for submitting articles for our bi-monthly newsletter
Washington County HCE By-laws-Amended October 24, 2024
2026 Washington County Scholarship Application Form pdf. Applications are due to Mary Deering by March 15, 2026. Mailing and contact information on the application form.
HCE Member Spotlight Profile Form-will allow clubs to highlight a member and to share information about the wonderful members they are. Suggested reasons for submitting a member for highlighting: to recognize a member for an anniversary, HCE accomplishments, volunteer work or just because they are a great person! The highlighted members would be featured in the Roots and Branches, and if they choose, also on our WCAHCE Facebook Page. The form is to be filled out by the member being highlighted, to allow that member to have control over the information to be shared.
The Wisconsin Bookworms Program in Washington County is sponsored by Washington County Association for Home and Community Education (WCAHCE). WCAHCE’s 2023 brochure
Statewide and locally, Wisconsin Bookworms™ Program provide books free of charge to children from families with limited resources who might otherwise not have a chance to cherish a book of their own. Volunteer mentors meet with the children 8 times a year, read a book to them, and then give them the book and an activity sheet to share with their family. The project is a tremendous success!
What We Are Doing
Washington County has approximately 258 children enrolled in the various Head Start and child care centers this year. Some HCE members along with other volunteers to read to the children.
Our Goals
Because of the enthusiastic response that the Wisconsin Bookworms™ Program received from the volunteer mentors, children, parents and teachers, we feel every effort should be made to continue this activity. Washington County HCE is reaching out to Washington County families and children and letting books be the bridge to encourage preschool children to read and have a life-long love of learning.
For more information on the Wisconsin Bookworms™ Program, please contact: Marma McIntee, Wisconsin Bookworms™ Program Coordinator at marmam@charter.net
State Forms
New HCE Club Form and Guideline– use if you and your friends would like to start a new club in Washington County
UPDATE Subscription Form: WAHCE’s statewide newsletter