Amara was recently featured on Conversations, a local radio show about innovative nonprofits that airs on five local stations. Our Chief Executive Officer Scarlett Aldebot-Green spoke with Emily Raines, Morning Show Co-Host on 100.7 The Wolf and Conversations, about our work serving children and families impacted by child welfare. Listen in and learn how you can
Category: Community
Celebrating Amara’s 100th Anniversary
Six incredible people, who all have meaningful ties to Amara, reflect on our first 100 years of work with kids and families. In this video, we take a very special look back on the last century and look forward at all the promising opportunities we have ahead.
Dreaming Big in Pierce County – An Update
When Amara wrapped up the first phase of our Community Engagement Process where we directly engaged people with lived experience with the foster care system about how we could best leverage our undeveloped land in Pierce County, we had no idea a global pandemic was just around the corner, about to turn the world on its head. After a brief pause, we’re ready to start the next phase – and we’ll need you with us.
Speaking of Change (in Foster Care and Adoption) Series
We’re peeling back the curtain on foster care and adoption! Join us on June 7th from 4:00-5:00pm for a critical conversation with key community members about how supporting kinship caregivers (typically relatives) is best for children and families experiencing foster care and a necessary step towards racial equity within child welfare.
In the News: Amara in the South Seattle Emerald
Thanks to the South Seattle Emerald for reprinting Trey Rabun’s excellent post, “Kinship Care Can Help Transform the Child Welfare System.” You can read it on their site or on our blog.
Are You Amara’s Next CEO?
That’s right! We are looking for our next leader. Could it be you? Amara is celebrating 100 years of commitment to children and families in our community and we need someone to carry us into the future.
It’s (Amara’s) Award Season!
Each year, Amara honors people who make a positive impact on the foster care system, with two special awards. We are thrilled to share our 2020 recipients!
Calling for Accountability in Confronting Racism
The final days of 2020 brought a significant news story highlighting claims of ongoing racism at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the final straw for one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected, loved, and dedicated leaders who worked there. But, of course, Seattle Children’s Hospital is one of many white-led institutions (including Amara) that must take accountability for
Finding Your Village: Virtual Parenting Support Groups for Seattle-Area Families
Amara’s STAR (Strong, Tough, and Resilient) Adoptive Parent Group was featured in Parent Map for providing a virtual space for adoptive parents to build community. Read more at ParentMap