Children's Home Society of Washington Revenue and Competitors

An Organization Built in the Hearts of the People Children's Home Society of Washington has been a champion for children since its founding by Reverend H.D. Brown and his wife, Libbie Beach Brown, in 1896. The Browns arrived in the Northwest in the fall of 1895, newly married and armed with missionary zeal, meager resources, and conviction that children belonged in homes, not institutions. The Society's original mission was to find a "home for every child" as an alternative to orphanages. "…this institution is not enclosed in walls of brick, stone, wood, or iron, but is well established and is growing rapidly, and will endure forever, because it is built in the hearts of the people." Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 1989 In 1899, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer described the Browns' work as an "invisible orphanage in Washington ... this institution is not enclosed in walls of brick, stone, wood, or iron, but is well established and is growing rapidly, and will endure forever, because it is built in the hearts of the people." Since its incorporation in 1896, CHSW has continually evolved in response to changing needs of children and families. In the last 50 years, the Society has evolved dramatically from the state's premier adoption agency, credited with having placed more than 25,000 children in secure, loving homes. In the 1970s and 80s, the Society developed into a leading children's service provider of residential and group care for troubled children. In the 1990s and into the 21st century, the Society has been recognized as a multi-service organization providing a range of family support and therapeutic services, including early childhood education, child and family counseling, out-of-home care, adoption, and advocacy. A nationally recognized and accredited agency, the Society has received local, national, and international praise for its capacity to evolve and adapt, in concert with a strong commitment to vision and mission. This, coupled with a legacy of outstanding professional and volunteer stewardship, accounts for the Society's continued viability and relevance after a century of service to children and families. Stories Children's Home Society of Washington serves over 39,000 individuals throughout the state of Washington. From foster children in Wenatchee, to adoptive parents in Seattle, to children in enrolled in early learning programs in Walla Walla, our programs and services provide help and hope to those who need us. Below are a few of their stories. Do you have a story to share with us? Let us know! Lewis Crecelius Former resident of our Auburn boys home leaves lasting legacy to CHSW Lewis Crecelius, formber resident of a boys home operated by Children's Home Society of Washington in the 1930s, recently paid us a visit to reminisce about his experience growing up with 30 other young children in a group orphanage in Auburn. Read More Alise Hegle A veteran parent with a passion for advocacy speaks up for incarcerated parents trying to get their children back. In 2009 Alise Hegle's world was falling apart. At age 25, she was addicted to methamphetamines. She found herself pregnant and unable to care for a child. When her daughter Rebekah was born, Child Protective Services intervened and placed her in foster care. Alise, who was looking at a seven year prison sentence, received the gift of a lifetime — the opportunity to go to treatment and forgo incarceration. This was the chance she needed to get her daughter back and to prevent her parental rights from being terminated. Without hesitation, she accepted. Read More Luk Blackwell Former Cobb resident credits Children's Home Society for the man he is today When Luk Blackwell was 8 years old, he entered Children's Home Society of Washington's Cobb Center for Youth. For Luk, the healing process began the day he arrived. Read More Loralee Vogel My Adoption Story In her own words, read one adoptee's amazing story about her journey to locate her birth mother and father through the help of Children's Home Society of Washington's Search and Reunion department. Read More Shrounda Selivanoff A difficult but rewarding journey towards reunification with her daughter Shrounda's battle with drug dependency resulted in her daughter's removal and placement in foster care. Learn about how she turned her life around and reunited with her daughter, as well as her important work with CHSW initiative Catalyst for Kids serving as a voice for parents. Read More Anthony Godoy Former Cobb Center for Youth resident reflects on his stay At age 8, Anthony Godoy entered the Cobb Center for Youth residential program in Seattle. He was 8 years old. Under the protective and supportive guidance of the counselors, Anthony developed a foundation for success that has stayed with him through his adult life. Read More Joey Stearns King County mom with a passion for early education receives Early Head Start services for her young daughter Joey Stearns first learned about Children's Home Society of Washington while taking classes at Green River Community College. She enrolled her daughter, Melinda, in the Early Head Start program at the Child Development Center to prepare her for Kindergarten. Read More Erika Thompson Foster parent who cannot imagine her life before fostering Erika and Brent Thompson have brought 9 children all under the age of 10 into their home since they began fostering 2 years ago, and four additional children for respite care. Learn about their experience – and how fostering brings out the best in their family. Read More Dave Taub A parent of the child welfare system helps others trying to get their kids back Dave Taub is a role model, father, and advocate for parents' rights. Dave knows firsthand what it's like to have the state remove your child from your home. He knows because it happened to him. Read More Red Monroe A story of community and support In her own words, read Red Monroe's story recounting the 17 years of support she received from the North Seattle Family Center. Because of the skills and resources she received, Red was able to rise above poverty, abuse and homelessness, and make a life for herself.