A new $2.5 million five-year federal investment in kinship families will support children and families experiencing out-of-home care in King County.

Every year, Echo Glen Children’s Center rings in the New Year with a movie night for youth and staff. This year, Harbor Wholesale donated “movie baskets” filled with fun snacks for the celebration.

In December 2021, nine individuals from Oakridge Community Facility celebrated graduations from the

Mentors and peer counselors with lived experience are having a dramatic impact on services, supports, and community-building around the state and internationally. Young people and their families, especially in communities of color, are asking for support from people who have overcome similar challenges.