In four locations across Seattle and King County, we intervene during the most critical period of brain development for children one month through 5 years of age, who receive the therapy, social interaction and emotional support they need to grow up happy and healthy. Parents and caregivers also get the encouragement and support they need to become the families they want to be.
Here’s how:
- Therapeutic Child Care—Children referred to us by child welfare authorities receive developmentally-focused care and treatment in an enriched learning environment with very low child-to-staff ratios.
- Drug-Affected Infant Program—Children affected by their parents’ substance abuse (including in utero) receive care and treatment while their parents are enrolled in an outpatient chemical dependency treatment program.
- Crisis Nursery—Temporary, home-based child care for parents who need a brief respite from life’s crises and major stresses.
- Wrap-around services—Health screenings, two balanced meals a day, door-to-door transportation to and from our branches, monthly home visits and daily home monitoring.
- Parent education—Through individual and group support and a new program that uses videotaping and feedback, parents gain skills and confidence to better care for and nurture their children.
- Committed, professional staff—Case managers who are licensed mental health counselors and social workers, therapeutic child care teachers, home visitors, pediatric nurses, and developmental therapists.
- Multiple locations throughout Seattle and King County—Broadway Branch (Central Seattle), Eli Creekmore Memorial Branch (Burien area), Lake City Branch (North Seattle) and Patrick L. Gogerty Branch (Auburn).
We get results
Research shows that without treatment, abused and neglected children are more likely to commit crimes and to repeat the cycle of abuse and neglect. Early intervention is the key. Learn more about our research.
We are a recognized leader in therapeutic child care, which uses research-based methods and individualized attention to help children heal, form healthy relationships and learn to trust again.