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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
August 7, 2018
Adoption/Secure Families, Foundation

Become an Adoption Allies Committee member

Kristen Conte
August 7, 2018
Adoption/Secure Families, Foundation
Become an Adoption Allies Committee member

Connected to adoption? Our Adoption Allies Committee is recruiting for members.

Kristen Conte
August 6, 2018
CHSW Leadership

Transforming our country’s child welfare system

Kristen Conte
August 6, 2018
CHSW Leadership
Transforming our country’s child welfare system

New national legislation aims to keep more families together.

Kristen Conte
August 1, 2018
Family Support, Our Families, Early Learning

Grandparents help raise grandson

Kristen Conte
August 1, 2018
Family Support, Our Families, Early Learning
Grandparents help raise grandson

Key Peninsula services support dedicated grandparents.

Tagged: Key Peninsula

Kristen Conte
June 22, 2018
CHSW Leadership

The cost of separating children from families

Kristen Conte
June 22, 2018
CHSW Leadership
The cost of separating children from families

A statement on separating children from families by Sharon Osborne, Present/CEO.

Kristen Conte
June 21, 2018
Early Learning, Family Support

Dedicating a career to families

Kristen Conte
June 21, 2018
Early Learning, Family Support
Dedicating a career to families

Staff member holds strong connection to Seattle’s Lake City community.

Tagged: North Seattle, North King

Karlee Calvin
May 15, 2018
Early Learning, Family Support

Preparing children for the future

Karlee Calvin
May 15, 2018
Early Learning, Family Support
Preparing children for the future

CHSW’s Early Learning programs are much more than child care.

Tagged: South King, Early Head Start/Head Start

Kristen Conte
May 9, 2018
Early Learning, Our Families

Turning challenges into triumphs

Kristen Conte
May 9, 2018
Early Learning, Our Families
Turning challenges into triumphs

A South King mother contributes her son’s success to CHSW’s Early Learning programs.

Tagged: South King

Kristen Conte
April 12, 2018
Foundation

Lake City partners announce $550,000 grant

Kristen Conte
April 12, 2018
Foundation
Lake City partners announce $550,000 grant

Lake City partners announced a $550,000 neighborhood grant funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation.

Tagged: Lake City, North Seattle

Kristen Conte
March 19, 2018
Family Support, Early Learning, Our Families

A family gets their life back

Kristen Conte
March 19, 2018
Family Support, Early Learning, Our Families
A family gets their life back

Walla Walla couple makes their way from living on the streets to creating a loving home.

Tagged: Walla Walla

Kristen Conte
March 15, 2018

Wenatchee SweetHearts Luncheon 2018

Kristen Conte
March 15, 2018
Wenatchee SweetHearts Luncheon 2018

Luncheon features Wenatchee’s family services

Tagged: Chelan and Douglas, Events, Wenatchee

Kristen Conte
February 9, 2018
Family Support, Our Families

A road to a new life

Kristen Conte
February 9, 2018
Family Support, Our Families
A road to a new life

Early Head Start program strengthens mother and her child. 

Tagged: North King

Meagan Anderson-Pira
February 8, 2018
Foundation

Luncheon highlights Walla Walla’s work with the community

Meagan Anderson-Pira
February 8, 2018
Foundation
Luncheon highlights Walla Walla’s work with the community

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

Tagged: Walla Walla, Events

Roger Kindley
January 10, 2018
Adoption/Secure Families, Foundation, Our Families

How I found my mother

Roger Kindley
January 10, 2018
Adoption/Secure Families, Foundation, Our Families
How I found my mother

Excited to have two families, Roger met his mother 53 years after he was born

Tagged: Search and Reunion

Kristen Conte
January 8, 2018
Foundation

A commitment of giving back

Kristen Conte
January 8, 2018
Foundation
A commitment of giving back

Hiep Nguyen, Marketing Advisory Committee of the foundation hopes to help underserved families

Tagged: Volunteers, Board of Trustees, Marketing Advisory Committee

Kristen Conte
January 5, 2018
Foundation, Family Support

Police and Target treat kids for the holidays

Kristen Conte
January 5, 2018
Foundation, Family Support
Police and Target treat kids for the holidays

North Seattle Target and police make the holidays brighter for children.

Tagged: Volunteers, North King

Kristen Conte
December 14, 2017
Foundation

Thank you from CHSW

Kristen Conte
December 14, 2017
Foundation
Thank you from CHSW

We wish you a happy holiday season and want to thank you for all your support.

Tagged: Red Stocking

Karina San Juan
December 13, 2017
Foundation

Building a better society

Karina San Juan
December 13, 2017
Foundation
Building a better society

Marketing and communications director at Pratt Fine Arts Center Karina San Juan joins the newly-formed Marketing Advisory Committee of the foundation.

Tagged: Volunteers, Board of Trustees, Marketing Advisory Committee

Ann Fuller
December 6, 2017
Family Support, Our Families

North Seattle family pays it forward

Ann Fuller
December 6, 2017
Family Support, Our Families
North Seattle family pays it forward

A family in Seattle’s Lake City thrives and gives back to the community they love.

Tagged: North King

Meagan Anderson-Pira
December 4, 2017
Early Learning, Our Families

Holistic Services gives teen mom vital tools for success

Meagan Anderson-Pira
December 4, 2017
Early Learning, Our Families
Holistic Services gives teen mom vital tools for success

A mother gets the life skills she needs to prosper in school and bond with her child.  

Tagged: Walla Walla

Kristen Conte
November 8, 2017
Family Support

LGBTQ youth not alone thanks to Triple Point

Kristen Conte
November 8, 2017
Family Support
LGBTQ youth not alone thanks to Triple Point

Former Triple Point member shares why the program is so vital to local LGBTQ youth in Walla Walla.

Tagged: Walla Walla, Vancouver, Triple Point

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