KVC

JUNE 13, 2023

Whether that’s a story of a foster care caseworker noticing and meeting a child’s needs, a family reconnecting after difficult times, or a community coming together for a shared cause, life is really all about positive relationships with other people. We received many entries to our 2022 Story Contest.

Foster Care 52

Foster Care Mental Health Adoption Addiction 52

KVC

MAY 24, 2022

We celebrate the inspiring ways children and adults have healed from serious challenges like strained family relationships, mental health needs, addiction, loneliness and hopelessness. Teen Brother and Sister Follow Different Paths After Foster Care. We received many entries to our 2021 Story Contest.

Foster Care 52

Foster Care Mental Health Adoption Hospitals 52

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support.

Social Worker 95

Social Worker Treatment Planning Interventional Justice and Corrections 95

Child Welfare Monitor

JANUARY 13, 2025

On August 24, 2024, the Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) proudly announced in a press statement that it had reduced the number of children in out-of-home care by nearly half since 2018. Specifically, the number of children in foster care had fallen from 9,171 in 2018 to 4,971 as of August 14, 2024.

Domestic Violence 265

Domestic Violence Foster Care Substance Abuse Child Welfare 265