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October 2, 2023
Family Support, Family Well-Being
Kristen Conte
The real life impact of family resource centers ...

We believe every family deserves the opportunity to succeed, and our family resource centers are here to help. Whether you need assistance with housing, employment, education, or health, we provide various services that can help improve well-being and strengthen families’ futures.

The real life impact of family resource centers (FRCs)
March 20, 2023
Family Support, Family Well-Being, CHSW Leadership, Child /Family Counseling
Kristen Conte
CHSW team member expands leadership presence in ...

“I am honored to take on this leadership role within my community, and I know there is more work to be done to deepen our engagement with families throughout the region,” said Kris Collier, North Central regional director. “Our reimagined approach to holistic family support, coupled with other exciting changes statewide and in our backyard will only continue to enrich our ability to show up for and support families how they need us, when they need us, to continue succeeding in all aspects of life.” 

CHSW team member expands leadership presence in North Central Washington as new regional director
February 1, 2023
Community Partnerships, Family Support, Family Well-Being, CHSW Leadership
Nathan Koch
Social services career path leads to exciting ...

A long journey has brought me to the Wenatchee Valley in central Washington state. I am thrilled to purse the next leg of my career in a newly created role as Washington Family Support Network Director in support of family well-being and development across the entire state of Washington for Children’s Home Society of Washington.

Social services career path leads to exciting new statewide family support opportunity in Washington state
April 27, 2022
Advocacy, Family Support
Kristen Conte
CHSW in the news: Buzzfeed News investigative ...

“I’m not a reformist, I’m not an abolitionist. I’m just a person who cares about people and wants them to have the best chance in life,” Selivanoff told BuzzFeed News. She said what she truly wants is a system “that sees every person in a family as deserving and capable.”

CHSW in the news: Buzzfeed News investigative piece: The Blacklist: Child abuse registries punish unsuspecting parents of color
April 13, 2022
Advocacy, Family Support, Family Reunification
Kristen Conte
CHSW in the news: The Olympian: State now will ...

“Adoption is permanent,” Selivanoff said, and added that it “extinguishes any hope that something along the lines could be different.”

CHSW in the news: The Olympian: State now will prioritize keeping children with relatives when both parents lose custody
Kristen Conte
December 8, 2015
Our Families, Adoption/Secure Families

Foster parents find strength

Kristen Conte
December 8, 2015
Our Families, Adoption/Secure Families
Foster parents find strength

Kari and Andy have been through many joys and challenges of being foster parents, but because of our support, they want to help more children.

Tagged: Therapeutic Foster Care, Chelan and Douglas

Kristen Conte
December 8, 2015
Foundation

Volunteer shares joy of helping families

Kristen Conte
December 8, 2015
Foundation
Volunteer shares joy of helping families

Volunteer Martha Benitez spends almost every day of the week helping families at the North Seattle Family Resource Center in Lake City while finding time to raise her own family of four.

Tagged: North King, Volunteers

Kristen Conte
November 25, 2015
Our Families, Adoption/Secure Families

Adoptee thrives in new home

Kristen Conte
November 25, 2015
Our Families, Adoption/Secure Families
Adoptee thrives in new home

Tavares spent five years in foster care when he was connected to our Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program. Now, he is prospering with his new family.

Tagged: Wendy's Wonderful Kids

Kristen Conte
November 25, 2015
Foundation

Volunteer makes long-term impact

Kristen Conte
November 25, 2015
Foundation
Volunteer makes long-term impact

Longtime volunteer Tamara Randolph devotes her time to helping the youth of the Valle Lindo community and wants this support for children in Walla Walla to continue far into the future.

Tagged: Walla Walla, Volunteers

Kristen Conte
September 1, 2015
Our Families

After struggles, father shows others path toward success

Kristen Conte
September 1, 2015
Our Families
After struggles, father shows others path toward success

Just a few years ago, John Martin was on the run with warrants for his arrest when his daughter was born. Now, he has sole custody of his daughter and he is helping other parents who are trying to reunite with their children.

Tagged: South King, Parents for Parents

Kristen Conte
August 10, 2015
Foundation

‘Giving it all back’ to children in need

Kristen Conte
August 10, 2015
Foundation
‘Giving it all back’ to children in need

Peninsula Auto Group owner John Dionas' passion for others runs deep. The auto group has donated more than $150,000 and countless hours of volunteer time to support our efforts in the past 12 years.

Tagged: Pierce, Gifts, Volunteers

Kristen Conte
August 10, 2015
Family Support

Indoor Park more than a place to play

Kristen Conte
August 10, 2015
Family Support
Indoor Park more than a place to play

Indoor Park, a safe play area for young children, has connected three generations on Key Peninsula. 

Tagged: Pierce

Kristen Conte
October 27, 2014
Early Learning, Our Families, Family Support

Not alone: Giving parents the support they need

Kristen Conte
October 27, 2014
Early Learning, Our Families, Family Support
Not alone: Giving parents the support they need

Brianna Smith, a mother of three girls, learned how to create lasting relationships thanks to the home visiting staff at the South King County Family Resource Center.

Tagged: South King, Early Head Start

Kristen Conte
September 9, 2014
Child /Family Counseling, Our Families

Helping families grow stronger together

Kristen Conte
September 9, 2014
Child /Family Counseling, Our Families
Helping families grow stronger together

As the relationship with her daughter, Nikkala, became more strained, Opal reached out to our Child & Family Counseling program to help repair their bond.

Tagged: Spokane, Therapeutic Summer Camp

Kristen Conte
August 21, 2014
Our Families, Family Support, Early Learning

Coming full circle with Children's Home Society of Washington

Kristen Conte
August 21, 2014
Our Families, Family Support, Early Learning
Coming full circle with Children's Home Society of Washington

After visiting us briefly as a teenager, Kendie came back to us as an intern and found a strong and loving support system for her entire family.

Tagged: South King, Early Head Start/Head Start

Kristen Conte
June 17, 2014
Our Families, Adoption/Secure Families

Finally, finding a home

Kristen Conte
June 17, 2014
Our Families, Adoption/Secure Families
Finally, finding a home

Wendy’s Wonderful Kids successfully places one young boy who had lived in foster homes for more than a decade.

Tagged: Wendy's Wonderful Kids

Kristen Conte
March 11, 2014
Our Families, Adoption/Secure Families

A family finds room for five more

Kristen Conte
March 11, 2014
Our Families, Adoption/Secure Families
A family finds room for five more

Already the parents to three biological children, Angie and Jake Hayes adopted five siblings, bringing them from Washington into their Oregon family.

Tagged: Wendy's Wonderful Kids

Kristen Conte
December 16, 2013
Early Learning, Our Families

A foundation of family support

Kristen Conte
December 16, 2013
Early Learning, Our Families
A foundation of family support

Working with our Green River Child Development Center, Dawn received the support network she needed to overcome life’s obstacles.

Tagged: South King, Early Head Start/Head Start

Kristen Conte
October 30, 2013
Family Support, Our Families

Rebuilding a life for her family

Kristen Conte
October 30, 2013
Family Support, Our Families
Rebuilding a life for her family

Shannon Garcia sought support to help rebuild a life for her and her family after experiencing many life challenges.

Tagged: Spokane

Kristen Conte
July 2, 2013
Our Families, Adoption/Secure Families

Building on the legacy of adoption

Kristen Conte
July 2, 2013
Our Families, Adoption/Secure Families
Building on the legacy of adoption

During Sherrie Heginbotham’s adoption journey to adopt her son, Henry, we helped her navigate the international adoption process.

Tagged: North King, Home Studies

Kristen Conte
November 6, 2012
Our Families, Adoption/Secure Families

Reunited sisters completes family

Kristen Conte
November 6, 2012
Our Families, Adoption/Secure Families
Reunited sisters completes family

When Cami and Ryan Blumenthal embarked on their journey toward adoption, they wanted to complete their family. In the process, they also reunited two young sisters who were likely to never see each other again.

Tagged: North King, Home Studies

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