Our primary purpose is to help Washington families who have children "in state care" or at risk of being placed "in care". By "in state care" we mean foster care, group homes, residential treatment, and kinship care. Our child welfare system often does not serve families in the most efficient manner possible. More often than not, families who come into contact with the system quickly become overwhelmed and lost in the system. For children, this is especially detrimental to their lifelong wellbeing. Put in this situation, families who are concerned for the safety and wellbeing of their children often feel they do not feel they have a voice . Through organization and community we are building that voice.
Membership is comprised of parents, grandparents, friends, former foster children, foster parents, and concerned citizens. We bring our collective experiences to the discussion table to promote change in policy and public perception. Please bring your voice to the table.
We are always accepting volunteers with a kind and understanding heart. If you are looking for an internship opportunity to fulfill academic requirements, contact us, we ca probably work something out.
If you are in need of help, please email us and we will generally respond within a day.
Office Address:
1063 Capitol Way S. Ste 212
Olympia WA 98501
360-705-3233
E-mail: info@washingtonfaliliesunited.org
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