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Children's Home Society of Washington

aka Akin   |   Seattle, WA   |  http://www.akinfamily.org

Mission

Our mission is to develop healthy children, create strong families, build engaged communities, and speak and advocate for children. We provide comprehensive and integrated services throughout Washington state and work with children and their families every step of their journey to create lasting, positive change that benefits all of us.

Ruling year info

1949

President and CEO

Dave Newell

Main address

12360 Lake City Way NE Ste 100

Seattle, WA 98125-5447 USA

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EIN

91-0575955

NTEE code info

Children's and Youth Services (P30)

IRS filing requirement

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Families are the cornerstone of every community and we all have a stake in their health and well-being. However, the child welfare system in Washington has fostered decades of discriminatory policies and practices that affect families who live in poverty and those from marginalized communities at much higher rates. Families have become fearful of seeking help as it may lead to their children being taken from them. For those who are courageous enough to seek support, the array of services and where to go for support is confusing to navigate. As a result, many families end up in crisis, facing the very situation they hoped to avoid--separation of their family. Add to that the overload of stressors on families in recent years. Families are facing financial insecurity, housing instability, and even hunger at much higher rates than ever. The weight of poverty can overload parents' abilities to be responsive, caring adults who provide the supportive relationships children need.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Family Support & Well-Being Programs

We give parents/caregivers the tools they need to raise healthy, happy children. We help families build on their strengths, find support networks, and promote overall well-being. Family support programs and services include basic needs assistance, Triple Point Program (LGBTQ+ youth), after-school programs, BSK Play & Learn, Truancy Intervention Program, Learning Assistance Program, Incredible Years, Little Toasters, parent education, Parents for Parents mentorship program, Triple P, family navigation, and other support offered through our family resource centers. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: When Chris and Jamie had their children removed from their care, the Parents for Parents program became a lifeline as they learned to navigate the complex child welfare system. During what they deemed "the fight of our lives," they received critical emotional support from other parents who had faced similar challenges. After 15 months, their family was reunited and today they are mentors for other families.

Population(s) Served
Families
Parents

Every family faces challenges. We help build stronger families through communication, stress management, parenting, and problem-solving skills. Our counseling services give parents and children the tools they need to address behavioral health challenges while building on each family's strengths. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: Amanda provided counseling services for a 16-year-old youth who wasn't going to school, struggled with severe mental health issues, and didn't feel safe anywhere. Through counseling, she helped educate him about his diagnosis and taught him skills for dealing with the world around him. He recently contacted Amanda to thank her and shared that he graduated from high school and is currently going to college. He also has a job and several friends -- all these things he doubted would ever happen. "This is just one example of how we can meet people in the moment and make positive connections with them that can transform their lives." --Amanda, child and family therapist

Population(s) Served
Families
Adults

The first years are important in child’s life. We work with families who have children between the ages of birth to five to create the strongest possible foundation that promotes healthy development and well-being of their children. Our early learning programs include Head Start and Early Head Start, Parents as Teachers (PAT), and ParentChild Plus (PC+). Services are provided in the family's home or in one of our Early Learning Centers. PARENT TESTIMONIALS: "The early learning center has been a powerful force in our family's journey. We watched our youngest daughter grow socially, emotionally, and academically during our time at the center. Her success is a direct result of the unconditional love and support she received [from your staff]." --Jamie, parent "From day one, it felt like a family environment. Staff always kept me informed about what my children are learning and how they are doing. That's really important because I want to be as involved as possible." --Jessica, parent

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Parents
Caregivers

Where we work

  • Chelan County (Washington, United States)

  • Clark County (Washington, United States)

  • Douglas County (Washington, United States)

  • King County (Washington, United States)

  • Pierce County (Washington, United States)

  • Seattle (Washington, United States)

  • Spokane County (Washington, United States)

  • Walla Walla County (Washington, United States)

  • Wenatchee (Washington, United States)

Affiliations & memberships

CARF Accreditation 2021

Washington Association for Children and Families 2022

United Way of King County 2022

Social Current 2022

Children's Home Society of America 2022

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

While childhood adversity is an issue, we believe it is solvable. Our response to adversity matters. That's why we are investing in efforts that promote positive outcomes despite negative adverse experiences early in life.

To that end, our new theory of change will guide our efforts over the next several years towards achieving three overarching goals: 1) keeping families together; 2) improving family well-being; and 3) creating equity.

Our long-range vision is to transform systems and policies that impact the lives of children and families across the country and influence organizations to adopt high-quality services.

In 2016, CHSW Board of Trustees approved an ambitious five-year strategic plan to focus on creating comprehensive, multigenerational and integrated service model in the seven major communities where CHSW provides services. With the context of brain science and research, CHSW provide greater access to families through its own high-quality programs and connections to community resources. CHSW will collaborate with other agencies to provide resources such as basic needs, emergency support, housing assistance, financial literacy, employment, and assistance accessing physical, mental and dental health services. CHSW’s own services can be categorized as follows:
• Early Learning—Working with parents to create a solid foundation that helps build the well-being of their child
• Family Support—Giving parents the tools to raise healthy, happy children, helping families build on their strengths, find support networks, and promote overall well-being
• Child & Family Counseling—Helping parents build a stronger family through communication, stress management, parenting and problem-solving skills

An adoption provider at its inception, CHSW’s programs have changed with the needs of children and families throughout the organization’s nearly 125-year-old history. In the past 30 years, we have transformed into a nationally-recognized prevention and wraparound service organization focused on helping children be successful in school and life and providing support to their families so they can providing loving, safe homes. In addition, CHSW had influenced state and national policies that impact the lives of all children and families, not just the ones that CHSW serves.

Thanks to significant private investments, our two first pilot locations – Seattle’s Lake City and Walla Walla – have continued to develop with the potential of new communities coming online in the next year. CHSW has played a key leadership role in the Build Lake City Together initiative—a vision for the development of Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood thanks to a large investment from the Wells Fargo Foundation. The ultimate goal of the Build Lake City Together initiative is to create a place—or connected series of places—within Lake City to establish a coordinated system of social and community services providing streamlined, integrated, culturally relevant and comprehensive services meeting the community’s needs. In Walla Walla, CHSW received a three-year grant for a demonstration project that shows how families can be better served and connected to critical resources in rural areas.

Financials

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The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Children's Home Society of Washington

Board of directors
as of 4/29/2025
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Ahmed Abdi TRUSTEE

Ambrey Tom TRUSTEE

Barbara Jirsa

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Berardo Maria TRUSTEE

Caruncho-simpson Genevieve TRUSTEE

Coffey Sherilee TRUSTEE

Cook Nancy TRUSTEE

Dan Merlino

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Daniel Smith

Community Health Plan - Vancouver

Daran Davidson

Kidder Mathews

Davidson Daran TRUSTEE

Del Miller

Galen Sorom

Confluence Health

Harris Marian TRUSTEE

Hubbard Quentin TRUSTEE

Jirsa Barbara TRUSTEE

John Haid

Walla Walla Community College

John Mosby

Highline College

Kaseguma Rod TRUSTEE

Kern Shayla TRUSTEE

Koegen Roy TREASURER

Lirhus Albert TRUSTEE

Louise Parker

Washington State University

Macdonald Andy TRUSTEE

Maria Berardo

Luum

Marian Harris

University of Washington at Tacoma

Merlino Dan TRUSTEE

Mosby John TRUSTEE

Murdock Gayle TRUSTEE

Newell Dave CEO

Oldfield Tom TRUSTEE

Purce Deborah TRUSTEE

Rachel Robert

The 5th Avenue Theatre

Robert Rachel PRESIDENT

Rod Kaseguma

Retired Attorney

Roy Koegen

Kutak Rock, LLP

Shayla Kern

College student at Walla Walla University

Sherilee Coffey

Coffey Communications

Small Ben TRUSTEE

Smith Daniel VICE-PRESIDENT & SECRETARY

Sorom Galen TRUSTEE

Tim Walsh

Independent Real Estate Developer

Tom Ambrey

Retired

Tom Oldfield

Oldfield & Helsdon, PLLC

Walsh Tim TRUSTEE

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? no

Organizational demographics

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability