Joining together to better partner with children, families and communities.
Akin is the product of the 2024 merger between two of Washington state’s most impactful family services organizations, Childhaven and Children’s Home Society of Washington. This coming together as one is more than a union of two organizations—it's a collaboration that amplifies our impact. We're growing in the depth of our impact, dedicated to directly supporting children, families, and communities across the state.
While our name is changing, what remains constant is our commitment to families, caregivers, parents and children.
Working towards better futures by promoting family health and well-being.
Akin provides over 30 programs and services across five regions in the state of Washington.
Counseling and Support
A full complement of family-centered counseling services are available with in-person and virtual opportunities.
Community-Based Mental Health Services
School-Based Support | Parenting Support Groups
Wrap-Around Supports | FIND Video Coaching
Community Capacity Building
Fostering community capacity and enhancing well-being through workforce development and coalition building toward systemic change.
Center for Early Relational Health
Washington Family Support Network
Low Income Housing Institute
Child and Family Resources
Extensive resources tailored for both children and families from prenatal and beyond, with strategies and activities promoting early childhood development and specialized parenting support.
Education | Parenting Classes & Workshops | Head Start Play and Learn Groups | ECEAP | Home Visiting Head Start | Early Support for Infants and Toddlers
See the entire video at bit.ly/AkinFlourishVideo.
“The goal of any sane society must be to do things to increase the probability that parents and families can provide enriched experiences that lead to good outcomes as opposed to setting up families to struggle and increase the probability that there will be the bad outcomes.” Life
Open House
Thursday, June 13th
4:00 – 6:30 pm Wenatchee Family Resource Center Join us at one of our locations.
Open House
Thursday, June 27th
4:00 – 6:00 pm Spokane Family Resource Center
- Dr. Bruce Perry
For more details on upcoming Akin events, please email donateinfo@akinfamily.org. Site Tour
Thursday, July 18th
2:30 – 3:30 pm North Seattle Family Resource Center
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How to pronounce
Our new name "Akin" (pronounced uh-kin) is a word that provides a clear association with family, children, and connection, conveying the idea of familial relationship and unity, similar to kin, kinship, kinship care.
“Uh-Kin” Mark your calendar to join us for our annual gala on Saturday evening, October 19th at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue! Save the Date!
