A Way Home Washington (AWHWA)—a movement to prevent and end youth homelessness in Washington state—today announced the hiring of Jim Theofelis as founding executive director. Theofelis brings nearly 40 years of experience serving children, youth and families, including 15 years as the founding director of the Mockingbird Society. “This is a very special and unique […]
What we know—and don’t know—about youth homelessness in Washington state
Posted on September 23, 2016 in Raikes Foundation, Washington Office of Homeless Youth, Youth Homelessness
If you are like many of us here at A Way Home Washington, you spent July and August soaking up as much of the Rio Olympics as possible. As you were watching, you might have asked yourself, What makes Simone Biles so dominant in gymnastics? Turns out, one reason is that Simone has such a powerful […]
Partners in Pierce County
Posted on September 10, 2016 in Washington Office of Homeless Youth, Youth Homelessness
By Trudi Inslee As a lifelong Washingtonian, I’ve seen time and time again that people in this state come together to solve problems and lend a hand when someone is in need. I am witnessing this commitment first-hand on a Listening & Learning Tour for A Way Home Washington. We are traveling to communities across […]
In Yakima, collaboration fuels solutions to help end youth homelessness
Posted on August 30, 2016 in Youth Homelessness
By Trudi Inslee Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the wonderful city of Yakima to learn more about what youth homelessness looked like in the region, and how they were tackling it. Yakima was the first stop on the A Way Home Washington Listening & Learning Tour—a trek across the state to learn more about youth […]