Gateways
for Youth and Families
Address: 2911 South Adams Street,
Tacoma WA 98409
www.gatewaysforyouth.org
Contact person: Dave Forrest -Foster Care
Susan Hixson - Adoptions
(253)383-4361
Mission statement: To empower youth to thrive in a
dynamic environment.
Primary Focus: Foster care, with a specialization in
at-risk youth(BRS) and their families.
Geographical representation: Pierce and North Thurston
Counties
Home studies: yes, home inspection and interviews,
for the specialized at-risk youth homes, there is also a parenting
assessment and an interview with the Director to determine
eligibility
Licensing: yes
Average length before placement: 1-2 months
Fees: no
GLBT friendly:
yes
Parenting/other classes: Foster parent training throughout
the year, CPR/First Aid, HIV/AIDS, monthly BRS meeting for
BRS foster parents
Other Services: 24 hour on-call support, case management,
case aide, FPS, transportation, and recruitment incentives
