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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
Sherilee Coffey
November 7, 2017
Foundation

Passion for kids drives board volunteer

Sherilee Coffey
November 7, 2017
Foundation
Passion for kids drives board volunteer

Board member Sherilee Coffey helps launch newly-formed Marketing Advisory Committee of the foundation.

Tagged: Volunteers, Board of Trustees, Marketing Advisory Committee

Andy Tucker
November 3, 2017
Child /Family Counseling, Our Families

Counseling links a family’s past and their present

Andy Tucker
November 3, 2017
Child /Family Counseling, Our Families
Counseling links a family’s past and their present

Adoptive daughter and family benefit from the Child and Family Counseling program and embrace the future.

Tagged: Clark

Ann Fuller
November 2, 2017
Foundation

North Seattle volunteer inspires others

Ann Fuller
November 2, 2017
Foundation
North Seattle volunteer inspires others

A volunteer fulfills the needs of children and their families while encouraging others to give back.   

Tagged: Volunteers, North Seattle

Kristen Conte
November 1, 2017
Foundation

Discover ways to give during holiday campaign

Kristen Conte
November 1, 2017
Foundation
Discover ways to give during holiday campaign

Our giving and volunteer opportunities make it easy to give back during the holiday season.

Tagged: Gifts, Volunteers, Red Stocking

Kristen Conte
October 27, 2017
CHSW Leadership

President/CEO to end tenure in 2018

Kristen Conte
October 27, 2017
CHSW Leadership
President/CEO to end tenure in 2018

Sharon Osborne will be ending a 28-year run in 2018 at the helm of one of the largest and historically important child and family organizations in the country. 

Curtis Campbell
October 13, 2017
Foundation

Committee member discusses the importance of a student’s home environment

Curtis Campbell
October 13, 2017
Foundation
Committee member discusses the importance of a student’s home environment

Shoreline Public Schools’ Public Information Officer Curtis Campbell joins the newly-formed Marketing Advisory Committee of the foundation.

Tagged: Volunteers, Board of Trustees, Marketing Advisory Committee

Kristen Conte
October 6, 2017
Early Head Start

Early learning staff member receives community award

Kristen Conte
October 6, 2017
Early Head Start
Early learning staff member receives community award

CHSW staff member Rachel Borella receives an award for her commitment and generosity toward young children and their families.  

Tagged: North King

Kristen Conte
September 19, 2017
CHSW Leadership

Meet the new board members

Kristen Conte
September 19, 2017
CHSW Leadership
Meet the new board members

Our six new board members are eager to make a difference and help continue our success.

Tagged: Board of Trustees

Kristen Conte
August 30, 2017
Early Learning, CHSW Leadership

Home visiting expands in South King County

Kristen Conte
August 30, 2017
Early Learning, CHSW Leadership
Home visiting expands in South King County

We will expand our home visiting program and close our Green River Child Development in South King County.

Tagged: South King, Early Head Start

Kristen Conte
August 11, 2017
Child /Family Counseling, Our Families

Counseling brings family back to life

Kristen Conte
August 11, 2017
Child /Family Counseling, Our Families
Counseling brings family back to life

A mother and her two children are brought closer together through the Child & Family Counseling program.

Tagged: Spokane

Kristen Conte
July 17, 2017
CHSW Leadership

Announcing our new King County leadership team

Kristen Conte
July 17, 2017
CHSW Leadership
Announcing our new King County leadership team

Our new leaders for King County are guiding children and families into the future.

Tagged: North King, South King

Janica Lockhart
July 10, 2017
Policy, Early Learning, Innovation

Collaboration focuses on first 1,000 days of life

Janica Lockhart
July 10, 2017
Policy, Early Learning, Innovation
Collaboration focuses on first 1,000 days of life

Harvard Center on the Developing Child is striving to improve outcomes for children by supporting their families as early as possible.

Tagged: Walla Walla

Ann Fuller
July 6, 2017
Early Learning, Community Partnerships, Family Support

Attend family reading events in King County

Ann Fuller
July 6, 2017
Early Learning, Community Partnerships, Family Support
Attend family reading events in King County

Our North and South King family resource centers are holding their free annual Roll & Read for all ages.

Tagged: North King, South King, Parents as Teachers, Events, Parent-Child Home Program

Meagan Anderson-Pira
July 5, 2017
Foundation

Walla Walla volunteer of 15 years brings joy to children

Meagan Anderson-Pira
July 5, 2017
Foundation
Walla Walla volunteer of 15 years brings joy to children

A volunteer continues to share her gift of blanket making with families and children of Walla Walla for 15 years.

Tagged: Volunteers, Walla Walla

Meagan Anderson-Pira
June 26, 2017
Foundation, Community Partnerships

Sherwood Trust invests in Walla Walla families

Meagan Anderson-Pira
June 26, 2017
Foundation, Community Partnerships
Sherwood Trust invests in Walla Walla families

Sherwood Trust has awarded a two-year grant totaling $80,000 to support our efforts in Walla Walla.

Tagged: Walla Walla, Gifts

Kristen Conte
June 5, 2017
Adoption/Secure Families, Our Families

Program paves the way to a loving permanent home

Kristen Conte
June 5, 2017
Adoption/Secure Families, Our Families
Program paves the way to a loving permanent home

A Wenatchee family receives services for adopted daughter who spent 2,599 days in foster care.

Tagged: Chelan and Douglas, Therapeutic Foster Care

Kristen Conte
May 31, 2017

Spokane wins small business of the year

Kristen Conte
May 31, 2017
Spokane wins small business of the year

Our services and staff in Spokane County received the Best of the West small business award for going above and beyond in supporting children and their families.

Tagged: Spokane

Andy Tucker
May 19, 2017
Early Learning

Staff member receives early learning champions award

Andy Tucker
May 19, 2017
Early Learning
Staff member receives early learning champions award

Staff member Talia Shide received a champions award for outstanding leadership and contributions to the early learning community.

Tagged: Clark

Kristen Conte
May 9, 2017
Foundation

GiveBIG: support ending the foster care crisis

Kristen Conte
May 9, 2017
Foundation
GiveBIG: support ending the foster care crisis

Donate on May 10 during GiveBIG and help create permanent, loving homes for children.

Tagged: Gifts, GiveBIG

Kristen Conte
May 4, 2017
Adoption/Secure Families, Our Families

Family thrives adopting five

Kristen Conte
May 4, 2017
Adoption/Secure Families, Our Families
Family thrives adopting five

Five years later we see Angie and Jake Hayes have cultivated a loving home for their five adopted children.

Tagged: Wendy's Wonderful Kids

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