Akin supports moving from crisis intervention to crisis prevention for children and families in Washington state. Coming together as Akin represents a bold purpose—one where every child has what they need to reach their full potential and every caregiver has the support to reach their goals for their family. Please help us make this a reality with a gift today: https://bit.ly/3w8ScVX
Akin (formerly Children's Home Society of Washington)
Non-profit Organizations
Seattle, WA 3,605 followers
Our Purpose:We work to disrupt systemic and multi-generational cycles of inequity by partnering with children, families
About us
Children's Home Society of Washington and Childhaven, have merged to become Akin. This merger allows us to grow and evolve as one organization, not for the sake of size but for the scope of direct impact in our commitment and partnership to and for children, families and communities. Visit us at our new website: www.akinfamily.org.
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www.akinfamily.org
External link for Akin (formerly Children's Home Society of Washington)
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Seattle, WA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1896
- Specialties
- early learning, family support programs, child and family counseling, therapeutic foster care, adoption services, search and reunion, advocacy for children, and Wendy's Wonderful Kids
Locations
Employees at Akin (formerly Children's Home Society of Washington)
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Shannon Garvich
Teacher finishing Masters program. Ready to teach in 2022!
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Genevieve D. Caruncho-Simpson
Mission-oriented health care co. builder and executive. Trying to make my kids proud.
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Jon Gould
Chief Community Impact and Government Relations Officer at Akin (formerly Childhaven)
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Jason Keen
Chief Development Officer at Akin
Updates
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Akin continues our community-focused approach to breaking down barriers, in partnership with local organizations, schools and community leaders. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41Etbgq
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Akin's broad spectrum of program offerings span three main areas: Basic support needs, family support and infant/early childhood mental health and behavioral health counseling services. Learn more https://bit.ly/41Etbgq
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Childhaven and Children's Home Society of Washington are now Akin—an even stronger organization working to help families flourish in Washington state. To ensure every child has what they need to thrive, we need your support. Will you make a gift today? https://bit.ly/3U87H8s
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month. Akin focuses on reaching families early and partnering with children and caregivers together to provide tailored support for each family's unique needs. Learn more https://bit.ly/41Etbgq
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This merger had allowed us to grow and evolve as one organization, not for the sake of size but for the scope of direct impact for children, families and communities. Learn more at https://bit.ly/41Etbgq
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Akin serves families and communities across Washington state! This map shows the main regions we currently have offices. Learn more at https://bit.ly/41Etbgq
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Join us! Learn more below.
Please join us to learn how Akin (formerly Children's Home Society of Washington) saw the value of establishing a state Network of Family Resource Centers (FRCs) and secured bipartisan legislative support and significant public and private funding to launch it in 2021.
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Looking to elevate your career? Akin harnesses the combined strengths of two leading family services organizations as the first line of support for children and families. Explore our available career opportunities at https://bit.ly/41Etbgq
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