What We Offer
Our Programs & Services
Three interconnected programs, one shared purpose — empowering youth and families for life long success across Eastern Washington.
Families First
Keeping families together before a crisis occurs.
Families First is our preventative services program — designed to strengthen families and reduce the risk of child abuse, neglect, or out-of-home placement. We believe the best outcome for a child is staying safely with their own family, and we work hard to make that possible.
Through Families First, we provide early intervention services to families who are at risk but haven't yet reached a crisis point. Our family support advocates work alongside parents to build the skills, connections, and resources they need to create a safe and stable home environment.
- Early intervention and family assessment
- Parenting education and skill-building
- Case management and resource navigation
- Counseling and mental health referrals
- Community connection and support networks
Child Placing Agency
Finding safe, loving homes for children in need.
Our Child Placing Agency (CPA) program is at the heart of everything we do. We recruit, train, license, and support foster families across Eastern Washington — ensuring that every child who needs a home has a safe, stable, and nurturing place to land.
Our CPA team walks with foster families from their very first inquiry through licensing, placement, and beyond. We provide ongoing training, 24/7 support, and regular home visits to ensure both children and families have everything they need to thrive together.
- Foster family recruitment and screening
- Pre-service and ongoing training
- Licensing and home studies
- 24/7 on-call support for foster families
- Child placement matching and coordination
- Regular home visits and case management
Behavioral Rehabilitation Services
Intensive support for youth with complex needs and/or developmental challenges.
Our Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) program provides intensive, individualized support for youth who have experienced trauma and present with complex behavioral and emotional needs. We meet young people where they are — and walk with them toward healing.
Our BRS team includes experienced case managers and behavioral specialists who develop personalized treatment plans for each youth. Services are delivered in home, community, and school settings to ensure continuity of care across every environment where a young person lives and learns.
- Individualized behavioral support plans
- Trauma-informed care approach
- In-home and community-based services
- School-based support coordination
- Family coaching and skill-building
- 24/7 Crisis Support
Foster Thrift
Shop with purpose. Every purchase makes a difference.
Foster Thrift is our community thrift store — and one of the most tangible ways the Yakima community can support our mission. Every item purchased and every donation made directly funds the programs that serve children and families across our region.
Foster Thrift carries a wide selection of gently used clothing, furniture, housewares, books, and more. We also accept donations of quality used items. Shopping at Foster Thrift isn't just a great deal — it's an act of community care that helps children find families and families find stability.
- Gently used clothing for all ages
- Small furniture and home goods
- Books, toys, and games
- Donations accepted during store hours
- All proceeds support Foster First programs
- Community drop-off available
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you want to become a foster family, get support for your family, or simply learn more about what we do — we're here for you. Reach out today.