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Since 1896, Children's Home Society of Washington has helped provide children with strong families, loving stable homes, and their best chance for happiness and success. 


We provide a comprehensive network of care to 39,000 children and families each year in early learning, family support, out-of-home care, child and family counseling, adoption, and advocacy.


Please join us as we continue to make a difference in the lives of Washington’s children and families!

Features

Golf Classic for Kids is B-A-A-C-K!

 Children's Home Society of Washington is excited to announce the second annual Golf Classic "Fore" Kids on Monday, May 14, at Bear Creek Country Club.  

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Supporting families with post-adoption needs

One of CHSW's lesser known programs, the Search and Reunion program, brings together adopted individuals and their birth parents and relatives who were separated by adoption.

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Purchase tickets to SweetHearts for Kids!

Children’s Home Society of Washington is hosting its annual fundraising luncheons in Walla Walla and Wenatchee in 2012. Proceeds from both events will benefit children and families throughout the regions.

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The PlayBright Early Learning System helps children learn through play

Did you know that Children's Home Society of Washington has our very own early learning curriculum? The PlayBright Early Learning System is an educational program consisting of guidebooks, one for each year of your child's life up to age 5.

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From Our Blog

The most recent postings from Children's Home Society's blog.

  • FCAP on the chopping block (again). Here’s why it needs to continue – for good.

    For 13 years, Washington State’s legislatively mandated Foster Care Assessment Program (FCAP) has made it possible for “unadoptable” or difficult to place children receive permanent homes or reunite with their families. Yet, despite the program’s success, funding continues to be threatened year after year due to the state’s budget shortfall. (Read More)

    Posted on January 20, 2012

  • Town Hall Meetings: A Voice for Change

    Washington's 2012 legislative session is upon us! With less than one week left (session starts January 9) it has never been more important to learn about the issues at stake and speak out against cuts to programs that affect the children and families in your community. (Read More)

    Posted on January 3, 2012

Stories

Alise's Story

Every year thousands of families across Washington are reunified after successfully navigating their way through the state's child welfare system. Here is one story of a mother who not only succeeded in getting her daughter back, but is also making a difference in the lives of parents that are in jail.  

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