Children’s Home Society of Washington & Childhaven are now Akin.
Coming together to better partner with children, families and communities.
For the well-being of children and families across Washington state, we’re uniting under the name Akin.
While our name is changing, what remains constant is our commitment to families, caregivers, parents and children.
Interested in joining us to positively impact lives in our community? Donate today. Donate to Akin
Names change, commitment never wavers.
This is a merger designed to bring together the strengths of two of Washington state’s most impactful family services organizations. With our combined experience and reach, we’ll continue to expand the ways we can support, elevate and promote belonging for Washington families and their communities.
Family-Focused
We are still dedicated to the well-being of children and families together, as we believe that’s key to truly lasting change.
Impactful Growth
This merger allows us to grow and evolve as one organization, not for the sake of size but for the scope of direct impact for children, families and communities.
Community-Centric
Akin continues our community-focused approach to breaking down barriers, in partnership with local organizations, schools and community leaders.
Care Everywhere
Akin’s broad continuum of care ranges from birth to adulthood, leveraging the best of both organizations to advance child and family well-being, strengthen parent-child relationships, and develop a skilled child and family support workforce.
The need is still great. Together, we’re greater.
Our Purpose
We work to disrupt systemic and multi-generational cycles of inequity by partnering with children, families and communities to transform population-level health and well-being.
Make a difference in the lives of families, together.
We’re coming together to better partner with children, families and communities to make a difference. By working with families, we seek to elevate and strengthen relationships for lasting well-being. We’d love your support.
Support Your Community
Your donation makes a direct impact on the success of families across Washington state as well as in your community.
Get Involved
Help families thrive. Your skills and resources are greatly appreciated.
Referrals
Akin partners with caregivers and communities to strengthen families, prevent childhood trauma and prepare children for a lifetime of well-being. We accept referrals from families, professionals such as pediatricians, physicians, social workers, nurses, childcare providers, and a range of referral partners. Connect with Akin for new referrals and partners: Referrals and Eligibility Combining resources from Childhaven and Children’s Home Society of Washington, Akin operates statewide with a strong presence in King County. Email us: contact@akinfamily.org
Frequently Asked Questions
We’re sure you have questions, and we’ll do our best here to answer. But if you still have questions after reading, you can always send us a note if you don’t see what you need.
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Are Children’s Home Society of Washington and Childhaven going away?
Absolutely not. Quite the opposite actually. By joining forces we’re better able to serve families and communities across our state.
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Why the merger?
Simple: Impact. The need of Washington state’s families is urgent and great. Together we can use our resources to fulfill our shared mission of strengthening family well-being by partnering with children and adults, together.
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Why Akin?
We believe the new name, Akin, provides a clear association with family, children and connection, conveying the idea of relationship and unity. The name links the organizational focus on prevention with the service model and our forward trajectory.
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What will happen to the services I know today?
The programs and services that you are familiar with will remain 100% intact. Nothing changes — we are still going to be there for the families we are serving now.
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What will happen to my team?
They’ll be here for you just like always. Nothing changes about their dedication to working with you for the future of your family.
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