Features

Thank you for participating in the Red Stocking Run and Walk in Seattle!

The fabulous and festive Red Stocking Run and Walk was a success! Over 250 participants, volunteers, and sponsors came out to support kids at the 5K run/walk at Magnuson Park in Seattle on December 4.

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5-Year Research Proves Wendy's Wonderful Kids Works

A recent study has revealed that children in foster care served by the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids (WWK) recruitment program, a program offered by CHSW, are 1.7 times more likely to be adopted than those not served by WWK.

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Supporting families with post-adoption needs

One of CHSW's lesser known programs, the Search and Reunion program, brings together adopted individuals and their birth parents and relatives who were separated by adoption.

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The PlayBright Early Learning System helps children learn through play

Did you know that Children's Home Society of Washington has our very own early learning curriculum? The PlayBright Early Learning System is an educational program consisting of guidebooks, one for each year of your child's life up to age 5.

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From Our Blog

The most recent postings from Children's Home Society's blog.

FCAP on the chopping block (again). Here’s why it needs to continue – for good.

For 13 years, Washington State’s legislatively mandated Foster Care Assessment Program (FCAP) has made it possible for “unadoptable” or difficult to place children receive permanent homes or reunite with their families. Yet, despite the program’s success, funding continues to be threatened year after year due to the state’s budget shortfall. (Read More)

Posted on January 20, 2012
Town Hall Meetings: A Voice for Change

Washington's 2012 legislative session is upon us! With less than one week left (session starts January 9) it has never been more important to learn about the issues at stake and speak out against cuts to programs that affect the children and families in your community. (Read More)

Posted on January 3, 2012

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Stories

Alise's Story

Every year thousands of families across Washington are reunified after successfully navigating their way through the state's child welfare system. Here is one story of a mother who not only succeeded in getting her daughter back, but is also making a difference in the lives of parents that are in jail.

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