Press Room

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Marketing Communications Department
Children's Home Society of Washington
3300 NE 65th Street
Seattle, WA 98115

Phone: 206-695-3280
Fax: 206-695-3201

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In the News

Children's Home Society of Washington receives ongoing coverage in Washington media. Learn more about our programs, staff, and families we serve.

Transgender couple seeks acceptance
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin (April 20, 2013)

Longtime children’s advocate to be honored at luncheon
Wenatchee World (April 11, 2013)

Feds cut off two Seattle-based Head Start programs
KPLU 88.5 (April 4, 2013)

Kids' Corner: 'Little Toasters' learn public speaking
The Peninsula Gateway (April 3, 2013)

Little Toasters building youthful confidence on the KP
Key Peninsula News (February 28, 2013)

Teen suicide prevention coalition hoping surveys will elicit response
Kitsap Sun (February 5, 2013)

Overcoming impact of adversity on learning
Education Week (January 29, 2013)

Mentoring program on lookout for matches
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin (January 30, 2013)

Neighbors Care Fund has another successful year
Wenatchee World (January 23, 2013)

Torn apart by drug abuse, family now reunited in recovery
The Columbian (December 25, 2012)

Candle of Hope campaign to light up area
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin (December 13, 2012)

Family Resource Center serves a variety of needs in the community
Camas-Washougal Post-Record (December 11, 2012)

A record-breaking year for Stuff the Bus
Camas-Washougal Post Record (December 11, 2012)

Readiness to Learn catches kids before they fall through the cracks
Wenatchee World (December 6, 2012)

Art focus of Universal Children's Day Tuesday
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin (November 15, 2012)

Runners cruise through Crush
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin (October 20, 2012)

Cuts could hurt Head Start children
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin (October 20, 2012)

The fruits of the harvest: Grandparents find fulfillment in raising grandchildren
Wenatchee World (September 29, 2012)

21st century dads pitching in
The Columbian (June 16, 2012)

Children’s Home Society luncheon set for April 18
Wenatchee World (April 4, 2012)

Bank donated $70,000 to region’s nonprofits in 2011
Wenatchee World (March 17, 2012)

Clark County a place middle class families like to call home
The Columbian (February 26, 2012)

Stuff the Bus feeds bellies, hearts
The Columbian (December 6, 2011)

On National Adoption Day, 12 families grow in Pierce County
The Tacoma News Tribune (November 19, 2011)

Find best fit for volunteering
The Walla Walla Valley Weekly (February 1, 2011) 

CHSW mentioned in article on how to help the homeless
Seattle's Child (December 14, 2010) 

Camas-Washougal "stuff the bus" to help kids served by CHS
The Columbian (December 11, 2010) 

Courts reunite happy parents, kids in dependency cases
The Seattle Times (June 24, 2010) 

Getting foster kids back with their families proves successful
KING-5 TV (June 24, 2010) 

Local Educators Get Stimulus Money
KCPQ-13 TV (March 2, 2010)

Residential Services in Transition: Meeting the Challenge
CWLA's Children's Voice (November/December 2009)

Washougal, Camas High students 'Stuff the Bus' for charity!
KATU-TV Washougal blog (December 7, 2009)

CHSW Public Policy Director included in Children's Alliance segment
KING-5 TV (November 17, 2009)

High demand leaves charity with diaper shortage
KOMO-TV (October 21, 2009)

Refugees find a chance in a field in Kent 
Seattle Times (September 27, 2009) 

Fostering Children: A Full Family Affair
Seattle's Child (September 2009)

How a Head Start education gets your child ahead
KING-TV Learning for Life (August 21, 2009)

CEO interviewed on KISS-FM's public affairs program
KISS-FM (June 25, 2009)

Coach Judy Nelson Radio Interview with CEO, Sharon Osborne
Blogtalkradio.com 

Baby Bits: Briefs for new and expectant parents
Seattle's Child (May 2009)

Organization brings services for adopted, foster children to Kitsap
Kitsap Sun (April 28, 2009)

African cultures celebrated in Lake City
Outer Limits: The Lake City Blog...
www.seattlepi.com
(April 19, 2009)

Many feel threatened as state funding prospects fade
The Spokesman Review (March 11, 2009)

Troubled foster kids lose help
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (March 3, 2009)

Rescuing a silent population, one at a time
Journal Newspapers (March 3, 2009)

Local agencies helping families through tough times
KING-TV Learning for Life (February 21, 2009)

CHSW Newsletter

Washington's Child - Spring 2013
Washington's Child - Fall 2012
Washington's Child - Fall 2011 
Washington's Child - November 2009
Washington's Child - June 2009

CHSW Video

Promise Video 

Press Releases

News alert! The latest information on our organization can be found below.

CHSW announces corporate sponsor for GiveBIG 

Governor declares Dec. 3 as Red Stocking Day 

CHSW kicks off Red Stocking campaign 

CHSW receives $1.86 million in federal grants 

SweetHearts for Kids benefit luncheon in Walla Walla on February 15 

Boeing Company and Aven Foundation team up to support the “Winning Futures” of young children  

Payless selects North Seattle Family Center as a partner in the “Shoes 4 Kids” program   

5-year research proves Wendy's Wonderful Kids works 

Now enrolling! Parent-Child Home program gives vulnerable children a path to school success 

M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust supports CHSW's "Capacity Building Through Philanthropy" program with $185,000 grant 

North End Community Health Fair on May 24 

SweetHearts for Kids luncheon raises $63,000 to provide help and hope to children and their families in the Walla Walla Valley 

PlayBright Early Learning System to be featured at national conference on early head start 

CHSW announces re-opening of Highline Early Learning Center 

Wilson Trust awards $50,000 grant to support foster care children 

Sherwood Trust Capacity Building program a success! 

Celebrate Washington State Reunification Week June 13 – 19, 2010 

Advocating for Kids: Nancy Roberts-Brown Receives Top Children's Alliance Award 

Relay for Hope Brings Together Community in Support of Child Abuse Prevention 

Mayor Mike McGinn Visits Lake City Community Hubs; Listens to Concerns 

Support Child Abuse Prevention: Participate in the Relay for HOPE! 

Burst for Prosperity Employee Named 2009 American Red Cross Hero 

Huggies "Potty Dance" Gives Back to CHSW Children and Families 

Boeing donates $50K to CHSW support the development of young children 

Children's Home Society of Washington Hosts SweetHearts for Kids Benefit Luncheon 

Children's Home Society of Washington to Serve 108 More Children through Early Head Start Expansion Grant 

Payless ShoeSource Selects North Seattle Family Center as Partner in "Shoes 4 Kids" Program 

Children's Home Society Kicks-Off the Red Stocking Campaign

Congressman Jim McDermott Honors CHSW Vice President as an Angel in Adoption  

CHSW Named Charity of the Month 

KIRO Kids Classic Scheduled for September 10 

North Seattle Family Center Receives Technology Grant 

Parent Resource Room Opens at North Seattle Family Center  

Local Dad Receives Extra Support from Fathering Programs 

CHSW Launches PlayBright Early Learning System 

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 

FOX-TV Co-anchor to Emcee Here's to Hope Fundraiser  

Post-Adoption Hotline is Launched 

CEO Appointed to CARF Board of Directors 

January is National Mentoring Month: Mentors Needed!