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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
May 4, 2017
Adoption/Secure Families

Wenatchee foster parents help 52 children

Kristen Conte
May 4, 2017
Adoption/Secure Families
Wenatchee foster parents help 52 children

Foster parents in Wenatchee share their love for children and how they came to foster 52 and adopt a son and daughter.

Tagged: Chelan and Douglas

Kristen Conte
May 3, 2017
Policy, Our Families

Overcoming obstacles to reunite with son

Kristen Conte
May 3, 2017
Policy, Our Families
Overcoming obstacles to reunite with son

A child welfare advocate is reunited with this son and transformed his experiences into a career of public service work.           

Tagged: Washington State Parent Ally Committee

Kristen Conte
May 1, 2017
Foundation

$40,000 donation supports Key Peninsula families

Kristen Conte
May 1, 2017
Foundation
$40,000 donation supports Key Peninsula families

Peninsula Auto Group donated $40,000 to the Key Peninsula Family Resource Center.

Tagged: Pierce, Gifts

Kristen Conte
April 28, 2017
Adoption/Secure Families, Foundation

A legacy of giving: The Robins family

Kristen Conte
April 28, 2017
Adoption/Secure Families, Foundation
A legacy of giving: The Robins family

The Robins adopted their son Gary through CHSW and helped shape our history with 50 years of dedication and contributions.

Tagged: Planned Giving, Gifts, Volunteers

Kristen Conte
April 19, 2017
Foundation

Volunteer receives governor service award

Kristen Conte
April 19, 2017
Foundation
Volunteer receives governor service award

German Rosas of Walla Walla was honored with the prestigious Governor’s Volunteer Service Award.

Tagged: Volunteers, Walla Walla

Janica Lockhart
April 7, 2017
Early Learning, Policy

Collaboration brings much-needed services to children

Janica Lockhart
April 7, 2017
Early Learning, Policy
Collaboration brings much-needed services to children

Child Welfare-Early Learning Partnership gives greater opportunity for early learning services to children in the public child welfare system. 

Tagged: Child Welfare-Early Learning Partnership

Ann Fuller
March 23, 2017
Foundation, Community Partnerships

Lake City residents share thoughts for the future

Ann Fuller
March 23, 2017
Foundation, Community Partnerships
Lake City residents share thoughts for the future

The Imagine Lake City Together neighborhood planning project moves forward with input and assistance from Lake City community members. 

Tagged: North King, Imagine Lake City Together

Kristen Conte
March 21, 2017
Foundation

Luncheon highlights Wenatchee’s family services

Kristen Conte
March 21, 2017
Foundation
Luncheon highlights Wenatchee’s family services

Proceeds from SweetHearts for Kids luncheon benefits our children in Wenatchee and the surrounding area.

Tagged: Wenatchee, Events

Kristen Conte
March 7, 2017
Foundation

Community clothing drive brings hope

Kristen Conte
March 7, 2017
Foundation
Community clothing drive brings hope

Key Pen Family Resource Center & community volunteers bring hope

Tagged: Pierce, Volunteers, In-Kind

Kristen Conte
March 2, 2017
Early Learning

World renown “Queen of Katwe” visits Highline

Kristen Conte
March 2, 2017
Early Learning
World renown “Queen of Katwe” visits Highline

Through our partnership with Chess4Life, we had the distinguished honor of hosting the “Queen of Katwe.”

Tagged: South King, Early Head Start/Head Start

Kristen Conte
February 27, 2017
Policy, CHSW Leadership

Building on legacy to create systems change

Kristen Conte
February 27, 2017
Policy, CHSW Leadership
Building on legacy to create systems change

Children's Home Society of Washington staff visited Washington, D.C. to advocate for children in Washington state and beyond.

Tagged: Children's Home Society of America, Washington State Parent Ally Committee

Kristen Conte
February 22, 2017
Early Learning, Our Families

Giving families a brighter future

Kristen Conte
February 22, 2017
Early Learning, Our Families
Giving families a brighter future

The lives of Dawn and her three children were transformed three years ago after enrolling in our early learning program in South King County.

Tagged: South King, Head Start

Kristen Conte
February 13, 2017
Innovation

Helping reunite families in Arizona

Kristen Conte
February 13, 2017
Innovation
Helping reunite families in Arizona

We are working to expand our efforts to other states to help children who have entered the foster care system reunite with their parents.

Tagged: Parents for Parents

Meagan Anderson-Pira
February 10, 2017
Foundation

Luncheon shines light on Walla Walla services

Meagan Anderson-Pira
February 10, 2017
Foundation
Luncheon shines light on Walla Walla services

Proceeds from SweetHearts for Kids luncheon benefits our children in Walla Walla and the surrounding area.

Tagged: Walla Walla, Events

Kristen Conte
February 8, 2017
Early Learning, Family Support

Key Peninsula is ready for new preschool program

Kristen Conte
February 8, 2017
Early Learning, Family Support
Key Peninsula is ready for new preschool program

Key Peninsula will be providing one-day-a-week preschool thanks to a grant from United Way of Pierce County..

Tagged: Pierce

Kristen Conte
February 7, 2017
Policy

Parent allies celebrate 10 years

Kristen Conte
February 7, 2017
Policy
Parent allies celebrate 10 years

We celebrate 10 years of the Washington State Parent Ally Committee, which brings parent voice to policy and law changes. 

Tagged: Washington State Parent Ally Committee, Parents for Parents

Janica Lockhart
January 19, 2017
Adoption/Secure Families, Our Families, Foundation

Son, birth mother share love of travel

Janica Lockhart
January 19, 2017
Adoption/Secure Families, Our Families, Foundation
Son, birth mother share love of travel

After spending years abroad, Dave Teed learned he did not need to travel the world to find his birth mother.

Tagged: Planned Giving

Ann Fuller
January 17, 2017
Community Partnerships, Foundation

Imagine Lake City Together project moves forward

Ann Fuller
January 17, 2017
Community Partnerships, Foundation
Imagine Lake City Together project moves forward

We are ringing in the New Year by sharing an update on the progress of the Imagine Lake City Together project.

Tagged: North King, Imagine Lake City Together

Kristen Conte
December 20, 2016
Foundation

Thanking you this holiday season

Kristen Conte
December 20, 2016
Foundation
Thanking you this holiday season

We are grateful for you and our donors, staff and volunteers who help make our work with children and families possible.

Kristen Conte
December 20, 2016
Foundation

Believing in the strength of family and community

Kristen Conte
December 20, 2016
Foundation
Believing in the strength of family and community

Longtime supporters Andy and Joanne MacDonald want to help create a supportive environment for children so they can reach their full potential.

Tagged: Gifts, Planned Giving, Volunteers

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