"The Spirit of voluntarism and generous individual giving must continue to be the special virtue we exhibit. In that spirit will be found life's finest experiences." 
--------------Winefield C. Dunn

 
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Open Arms Campaign is a Seattle area non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the recruitment of foster and adoptive homes.

Thank you for visiting our website. We hope that the information will encourage you to get involved in the lives of "our" children.


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 Licensing Agencies back to
Seattle Mental Health

 Address: 1600 East Olive Street, Seattle, WA 98122
www.smh.org

Contact person: Kristin Buirge, Kim Clark
206-324-2400

Mission statement: The Therapeutic Foster Care Program at Seattle Mental Health is committed to providing holistic and culturally sensitive therapeutic foster care services to youth and families in the community where they live.

Primary Focus: Short-term respite care to long term care in a culturally appropriate setting.

Geographical representation: King county

Home studies: yes, 1-3 home visits

Licensing: yes

Average length before placement: 1 week-3 months after licensed.

Fees: No

GLBT friendly: yes
Parenting/other classes: Monthly meetings for foster parents which include ongoing training and support. A parent support group is available through the outpatient department.

Other Services: Crisis Services, Deaf Services, Children's Outpatient, Early Childhood/School Based Services, Children's Community Support, and Seattle Interagency Staffing Team (IST)



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