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Resource Centers Help Families Hit Hard by the EconomyCHSW's Family Resource Centers offer "one stop shopping" for families in need in five communities throughout Washington. These essential centers allow children and families to access a number of different, vital services.
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Child welfare programs to face possible budget cuts in 2010Several budget reductions to the state's child welfare programs are slated to take place early in 2010, possibly as soon as January. The reductions would have a damaging impact on three key state programs.
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention MonthEach April, people across the country join forces to raise awareness of the terrible tragedy of child abuse and neglect for National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The most recent statistics reveal that approximately 74,000 children in Washington are reported abused or neglected each year. Through public awareness, community education, and involvement in support programs, these devastating numbers can be reduced.
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Our Services

Every family needs help raising children in today's complex world. Our services, which are built on more than 100 years of experience, are designed to help children thrive and to meet the unique needs and healthy development of each family.

We offer programs to support children and strengthen families in the home (early learning, family support, child and family counseling, and advocacy) and also support children when they cannot remain with their birth parents (adoption, out-of-home/foster care). These life-changing programs are offered free of charge or at low cost in over 30 locations throughout the state.

Adoption
Advocacy
Child and Family Counseling
Early Learning
Family Support
Out-of-Home Care

Adoption

Adoption is a second chance for a safe, nurturing, and permanent home for children who cannot remain with their birth parents. We offer a wide range of services including home studies, post-adoption support, referrals, support groups, classes and information for families exploring domestic, second parent, step parent, or international adoption.

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Advocacy

Children's Home Society of Washington has been a long-standing voice for children and families since its founding in 1896. We inform local and national policy makers on specific issues and the urgent need to improve the welfare of our state's most vulnerable citizens.

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Child and Family Counseling

Professional counselors help children and parents communicate effectively, manage stress, identify and address problems, and find solutions that strengthen the whole family.

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Early Learning

Our early learning programs promote the healthy growth and development of young children. We also support families with information and resources so they can give their children the best possible start in life.

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Family Support

To give children the best possible start in life, we offer many services to help the whole family succeed. Our family support programs give families new skills and education to help them raise healthy children who are successful in school and life.

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Out-of-Home Care

Our out-of-home/foster care programs provide temporary, nurturing care to children who cannot remain in the home with their birth parents.

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