as of May 1, 2012 - Childhaven

Caring for children, caring for
our community
Since 1909, Childhaven has been an integral
partner in the health and well being of our
community. But we didn’t become a local
leader, statewide advocate and national model
in the treatment and prevention of child abuse
and neglect by relying on our 103-year legacy.
We use the most innovative and scientifically
proven methods of healing children and
strengthening families today while planning
and strategizing for tomorrow.
Our programs include:
Therapeutic child care: Child welfare authorities refer almost 400 children to
us each year, and we provide them with developmentally-focused care and therapy
in an enriched learning environment. Our program emphasizes healing as well as
kindergarten readiness.
Drug-affected infant program: Children affected by their parents’ substance abuse
receive care and treatment while their parents are enrolled in an outpatient chemical
dependency treatment program.
Parent training and education: We work with parents and guardians individually and in
groups to give them the strategies, support and confidence they need to nurture their children
and build stronger families.
Childhaven employs only the most committed, professional, licensed staff. And we provide a full scope of
“wraparound” services, such as health screenings, nutritious meals, transportation, monthly home visits and
daily home monitoring. Branches are located throughout King County at the Broadway (Central Seattle),
Eli Creekmore (Burien area) and Patrick L. Gogerty (Auburn).
“I’m impressed with the consistency of what Childhaven does, the results, the care that
Childhaven takes in serving such a great need. Childhaven is unique—no one else in our
community does what it does. Efficient and effective, the organization wouldn’t be here
after 100+ years if it weren’t doing it right.”
Debbie Killinger, Childhaven supporter
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