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2012

May 4 - TeamChild Receives Grant from Local Foundation

TeamChild received a grant this week from the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation as part of its Vibrant Community initiative!  This grant will support our Pierce County office's Wellness Project to help youth with mental health needs understand and assert their rights to services so they can remain emotionally healthy and trouble-free in the community.



April 24 - Local Woman Supports TeamChild Through Ironman Journey

We would like to thank Kristine Ott Kloepfer for supporting TeamChild through her Ironman Journey.  Kristine, a former and longtime paralegal at SCRAP, has always been passionate about advocating for youth and families.  We will be thinking of her on race day (June 24th) and thank her for believing in us and our young clients!



April 13 - Program Assistant Job Opening

TeamChild just posted a job opening for a full-time Program Assistant position in our Seattle office.  For more information, click here.



April 13 - Spring 2012 Auction Tremendous Success

Thank you!  We would like to take a moment to express our tremendous gratitude to everyone who helped make our online auction a success.  Thanks for your generosity and support, we raised just over $16,000!



April 2 - Spring 2012 Online Auction Open!

Our online auction is officially open today!  You have until April 11th to bid on unique experiences, gift certificates and fine foods knowing that proceeds from our online auction will support TeamChild clients.  Check the auction catalog for fabulous items at www.biddingforgood.com/TeamChild!



February 23 - Remembering Katie Stelter-Belisle

Katie Stelter-Belisle 1961 - 2012.  Katie was a zealous advocate for children and their families and a champion for TeamChild as a longtime supporter and Board member.  Katie fought for the rights of children to have a fair chance at success and happiness in a system that fails to meet a child’s most basic needs.  We are incredibly humbled that her family has asked that remembrances and memorials be sent to TeamChild to honor her passion and work on behalf of children.  Click here to make a donation in honor of Katie.



February 17 - TeamChild Online Auction Coming Up in April

We're ramping up for another online auction, scheduled for April 2nd - April 11th!  Want to help make this year's auction another success? Donate an item.  Want to make sure you don't miss it? Sign up for email updates.



January 20 - TeamChild Authors Amicus Brief

TeamChild recently authored an Amicus Brief in support of the youth appellant in State v. Meneese before the Washington State Supreme Court.  To learn more about this case take a look at TeamChild’s Amicus Brief or attend the oral arguments on January 24th, 2012.



2011

December 15 - Support TeamChild!

INVEST in the lives of youth by making a donation to TeamChild's annual campaign

READ our latest annual report (hot off the press!) to learn about positive outcomes you helped support

SHARE your story of how TeamChild has made difference to you or in your community

 



December 2 - Stop School Pushout Event

On Thursday December 8th, the League of Education Voters is hosting a forum called: "Stop School Pushout: Diplomas not Handcuffs" at 6:30pm at Evergreen State College in Tacoma.  Paul Alig, Tacoma TeamChild Staff Attorney will be participating in this event.  Register and get more information here.



October 10 - TeamChild Reflections on Education Inequities Published in Bar Bulletin

Learn about education inequities from our perspective and our clients' experiences!  Read three articles written by TeamChild attorneys in the September "Back to School" issue of the KCBA Bar Bulletin featured . 

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August 9 - Labeled - Youth Speak Out About Barriers to Education

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June 24 - Soros Justice Fellow to work with TeamChild

TeamChild is thrilled to announce that former law clerk and volunteer, Sara Zier, has received a prestigious Soros Justice Fellowship from the Open Society Foundations to work with TeamChild.

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June 16 - GiveBig through the Seattle Foundation

The Seattle Foundation is hosting its biggest day of giving in King County history. Donate to TeamChild through the Seattle Foundation online Giving Center and a share of your donation will be matched! Each and every online donation will be stretched further and increased, thanks to support for GiveBig from The Seattle Foundation and local businesses.



May 25 - Online Auction Opens for Bidding June 1

Help us celebrate the launch of our new website by participating in TeamChild’s online auction which runs from June 1st – June 12th, 2011. Make your bid to Support Our Youth!

Make your bid at BiddingForGood.com!