On Tuesday May 31 from noon – 1:35 pm Pacific Time The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Diversity Committee is offering a free Legal Lunchbox™ webcast on disability justice. There are two panelists who will cover what legal professionals need to know about disability justice, a liberatory framework that calls into account failures in policies […]

The Washington State Supreme Court's Minority and Justice Commission hosts its annual symposium, entitled "Reparations for African Americans." The symposium will examine the legal issues, practical applications and historical context of reparations to Black Americans for the ongoing effects of slavery and anti-Black discrimination. Learn more about the symposium. Watch the symposium on TVW.

Spokane Student-Led Gun Control Rally, supported by Spokane Community Aganist Racism (SCAR) - From the student organizers: This is Spokane's contribution to the nation-wide call for action regarding gun violence! The student organizers have decided on June 4th, a week earlier than the national calls to action March Against Our Lives, in order to not conflict […]

On June 8th, TeamChild Director of Policy and Advocacy will participate in the Senate Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation Committee’s work session on the existing systems of care for youth and the transitional/supportive services for youth exiting JR facilities and youth aging out of foster care. The agenda will be as follows: Panel 1: Agency perspective […]

The COVID-19 pandemic and current racial justice movements have presented challenges and opportunities to students and families across Washington state. The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has been uniquely impacted by discrimination in recent years. In this free webinar hosted by League of Education Voters on Thursday, June 9 at 12:30 pm, there […]

Have you or someone you know gone through Washington's juvenile legal system? Have you or someone you know been charged court fines, fees, or restitution? We want to hear from you! We are partnering with Stand For Youth to support this Spokane Listening Session on June 20th, 6-8 PM. This is an opportunity to have […]

TeamChild is hosting a youth series at Green Hill School about self advocacy and to get input from youth who are incarcerated about the legal information and resources they need. This is the 2nd event where youth will help to design materials that meet their needs. Youth will be compensated for their expertise and consultation.

TeamChild is hosting a youth series at Green Hill School about self advocacy and to get input from youth who are incarcerated about the legal information and resources they need. This will be the culminating event where youth will help to design materials that meet their needs. Youth will be compensated for their expertise and […]

"Vision for the Future": Foster Care Reimagined - presentation by Think of Us. About a year ago, Think of Us embarked on a project where a team of their staff collaborated with staff, leaders, and lived experts in foster care in Washington to co-design a "Vision for the Future" for the office of Adolescent Programs […]

Pierce County TeamChild is participating at Hilltop Artists’ annual Arts Night Out block party on August 2nd (4-7PM)! Stop by the Hilltop Heritage hot shop to see glass demos; grab a treat from Lumpia Love or I Love Elotes, groove to DJ Midnight Mike’s beats, and enjoy hands on arts and crafts. Other things to […]