Proven programs that support and partner with families.
Akin works to achieve positive outcomes for families, made possible through close working partnerships. The comprehensive services and programs we offer are the result of over a century of working within and alongside Washington state communities.
Akin’s broad continuum of care ranges from prenatal to adulthood, leveraging over a century of experience to advance child and family well-being, strengthen caregiver-child relationships and develop a skilled workforce for child and family support. We offer 30+ programs statewide and partner with several that have national impact.
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For more information on our programs and services in family support, early learning and mental and behavioral health, please reach out to your region’s office.
Akin serves more than 12,000 families and children per year through seven family resource centers and more than 20 locations and local community partnerships.
In January 2024, Childhaven and Children’s Home Society of Washington merged to form a new organization: Akin. Akin leverages the best of both legacy organizations to advance family well-being, early childhood education, early relational health, mental health support, family resource centers and workforce development.
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*Akin (formerly CHSW and CH) is supported by the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse Akin (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Akin and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.
†Parents as Teachers is supported by funding from the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families and the Department of Social and Health Services.
Review our child and family counseling sliding fee and schedule here.‡
‡No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay; and there is a discounted/sliding fee schedule based on family size and income.
For additional information about services and programs in your area, please reach out through our Support page.
The Center for Early Relational Health
The growth and development of young children hinge on the positive emotional connections formed between babies, toddlers and their parents or caregivers. The Center for Early Relational Health is a hub for providers and families to connect and grow in their relationships with young children through resource sharing, specialized training and learning from each other to support our youngest humans.
Washington Family Support Network (WFSN)
The WFSN strengthens the effectiveness and leadership of family resource centers to support children, families and communities through advocacy, action, expansion and professional development. We ensure communities can access holistic support through a growing number of FRCs.
Get involved.
The need is greater than ever. With your help, we can continue elevating families — and communities. Learn more about ways you can support us, so we can support them.
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