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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
Andy MacDonald
May 13, 2019
CHSW Leadership

Dave Newell named new president/CEO

Andy MacDonald
May 13, 2019
CHSW Leadership
Dave Newell named new president/CEO

Child advocate and PromiseShip CEO joins CHSW as its new leader.  

Tagged: Pierce County, King County, Clark County, Spokane County, Walla Walla County, Chelan and Douglas Counties

Kristen Conte
May 8, 2019
Early Learning, Family Support

Staff retires after decades of service

Kristen Conte
May 8, 2019
Early Learning, Family Support
Staff retires after decades of service

Lifelong friends and co-workers help families through tough times.

Tagged: South King

Kristen Conte
April 29, 2019
Early Learning

Spokane launches new home visiting program

Kristen Conte
April 29, 2019
Early Learning
Spokane launches new home visiting program

The home visiting expansion provides support for the whole family.

Tagged: Spokane, Early Head Start

Kristen Conte
April 22, 2019
Adoption/Secure Families, Our Families, Foundation

Former foster youth gives back

Kristen Conte
April 22, 2019
Adoption/Secure Families, Our Families, Foundation
Former foster youth gives back

After receiving support from CHSW, Peter Eikenberry is committed to supporting children.  

Tagged: Gifts

Kristen Conte
April 11, 2019
Family Support, Foundation

Clark County volunteer makes an impact

Kristen Conte
April 11, 2019
Family Support, Foundation
Clark County volunteer makes an impact

Volunteerism is an important part of supporting families and the community.

Tagged: Clark County, Volunteers

Lana Thigpen
April 8, 2019
Family Support, Foundation

Retiree helps children find strength

Lana Thigpen
April 8, 2019
Family Support, Foundation
Retiree helps children find strength

There are many ways to help support children and their community.

Tagged: Key Peninsula, Volunteers, Pierce County

Kristen Conte
March 8, 2019
Foundation

Luncheon celebrates Wenatchee’s family services

Kristen Conte
March 8, 2019
Foundation
Luncheon celebrates Wenatchee’s family services

Join us for Wenatchee SweetHearts for Kids benefit luncheon.

Tagged: Wenatchee, Events, Chelan and Douglas

Kristen Conte
March 1, 2019
Family Support, Early Learning, Our Families

Raising the voice of families

Kristen Conte
March 1, 2019
Family Support, Early Learning, Our Families
Raising the voice of families

A Seattle grandmother is making a big difference in her community.

Tagged: South King

Tai Terry
February 12, 2019
Foundation

A future full of hope

Tai Terry
February 12, 2019
Foundation
A future full of hope

Tai Terry joins CHSW’s Marketing Advisory Committee to set children up for success.

Tagged: Volunteers, Board of Trustees, Marketing Advisory Committee

Chris Leverson
January 25, 2019
Community Partnerships, CHSW Leadership

Lake City partners unite efforts for greater impact

Chris Leverson
January 25, 2019
Community Partnerships, CHSW Leadership
Lake City partners unite efforts for greater impact

Build Lake City Together is forming partnerships in multiple areas to address community needs.

Tagged: North King, Imagine Lake City Together

Meagan Anderson-Pira
January 24, 2019
Foundation

Annual Walla Walla luncheon benefits children

Meagan Anderson-Pira
January 24, 2019
Foundation
Annual Walla Walla luncheon benefits children

Walla Walla’s 18th annual SweetHearts for Kids luncheon takes place February 20.

Tagged: Walla Walla, Events

Kristen Conte
January 10, 2019
Family Support, Our Families

Mother and infant daughter have new beginning

Kristen Conte
January 10, 2019
Family Support, Our Families
Mother and infant daughter have new beginning

Services are providing a strong path for this family’s future.

Tagged: North King

Kristen Conte
January 2, 2019
Early Learning, Foundation

Soldiers brighten holidays for Highline children

Kristen Conte
January 2, 2019
Early Learning, Foundation
Soldiers brighten holidays for Highline children

Preschoolers play and learn with soldiers during the holidays.

Tagged: South King

Kristen Conte
December 11, 2018
CHSW Leadership

Understanding the impact of proposed rule on immigrant families

Kristen Conte
December 11, 2018
CHSW Leadership
Understanding the impact of proposed rule on immigrant families

CHSW issues a statement about the proposed public charge rule that would negatively impact our children and families.

Tagged: Advocacy

Kristen Conte
November 9, 2018
Early Learning, Family Support, Our Families

A life together as a forever family

Kristen Conte
November 9, 2018
Early Learning, Family Support, Our Families
A life together as a forever family

Adopted children and family embrace counseling and welcome their future.

Tagged: Clark County

Kristen Conte
November 2, 2018
Early Learning, Family Support, Our Families

Defying challenges, a family perseveres

Kristen Conte
November 2, 2018
Early Learning, Family Support, Our Families
Defying challenges, a family perseveres

Mom attributes home visiting and early learning to daughter’s success.

Tagged: South King

Janica Lockhart
October 31, 2018
Foundation

Find your own way to give back

Janica Lockhart
October 31, 2018
Foundation
Find your own way to give back

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

Tagged: Gifts, Volunteers, Red Stocking

Kristen Conte
September 28, 2018
Family Support, Foundation

Family Support Statewide Summit looks to the future

Kristen Conte
September 28, 2018
Family Support, Foundation
Family Support Statewide Summit looks to the future

Community partners collaborate to support families in Washington state. 

Tagged: Wenatchee, Walla Walla, Spokane, Clark, King, Lake City, Key Peninsula

Kristen Conte
September 26, 2018
Foundation, CHSW Leadership

CHSW CEO receives honor at annual Wenatchee festival

Kristen Conte
September 26, 2018
Foundation, CHSW Leadership
CHSW CEO receives honor at annual Wenatchee festival

Fiestas Mexicanas celebrates Sharon Osborne and the community’s Hispanic heritage. 

Tagged: Wenatchee

Kristen Conte
August 17, 2018
Family Support, Adoption/Secure Families

After long search, teen finds family

Kristen Conte
August 17, 2018
Family Support, Adoption/Secure Families
After long search, teen finds family

After 4,535 days in foster care Heather finds a forever family.

Tagged: Wendy's Wonderful Kids

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