Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19, public health officials have advised local organizations to encourage employees to work from home and urged anyone feeling unwell to self-quarantine. This week Washington State banned large gatherings of people. Massive events, like the Emerald City Comic-Con and...
Lisa Bontje grew up in Seattle and now lives here with her husband Norm and their high school son Alex, along with their dog and two cats. Their 18 year old son Nate is across the country in college. Lisa and Norm have been active...
Former TeamChild client Jazzmine Lindsey shares her experiences working with TeamChild in Spokane, WA. The team there included Rosey Thurman, Dan Ophardt, and Katherine Fowler. How would you describe the role that TeamChild has played in your life? You guys were a...
“Long-term incarceration is not a panacea for safety or treatment. In fact, it can inhibit those very goals.” TeamChild uses multiple strategies to advocate for youth and system transformation. A team of TeamChild staff and volunteers fields requests for us to sign onto or...
