YMCA Foster Care Program

Check out our newest blog on Why Diversity Among Foster Parents Matter. The Y is celebrating Hispanic Heritage month and highlighting the need for caregivers of diverse backgrounds. Our program strives to make culturally appropriate placements whenever possible and grow our pool of foster parents to reflect the youth in care.

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We are so proud to announce our impact summary from our 2026 Level Up: Youth & Young Adult Conference. Thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters. Please join us next year for this truly fun, amazing experience.

We have a few spots left. Join the Y at our Matt Griffin Branch next week on Weds, Sept 9th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm to explore how to become a licensed foster parent. We will have a panel discussion with a current Y foster parent and staff to explore the challenges, successes, and intricacies of the child welfare system.

Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991737119340?aff=oddtdtcreator

Check out our newest blog on the successful Caregiver Support Program here at the Y. This program provides FREE case management for foster families licensed with the state of WA and residing in South King County. We are now serving over 58 families! Check out how to support the program today!

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Amazon.com Thank you for donating 50 backpacks with school supplies for our Foster Care Licensing and Caregiver Support Program. We had a great Caregiver Summer Celebration this past Sunday and our families appreciated the school supplies!

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One Week Away from Level Up 2026!! Join the Y next Friday, August 7th from 9:30am to 3:30pm at our Matt Griffin Branch in SeaTac for a fun, engaging youth & young adult conference.

Level Up is a high-energy, full-day conference designed to equip youth and young adults with real-world skills, leadership development, and hands-on learning opportunities. The event features a dynamic mix of workshops and an engaging resource fair that brings together public and private partners—including employers, educators, and service providers.

Level Up 2026, Youth & Young Adult Conference (Ages 14 to 24) Get ready to Level Up! A high-energy, hands-on conference designed for youth and young adults ready to take charge of their future.

Take a look at all the amazing work The Social Impact Center has achieved in 2025.

2025 Annual Impact Report Every number in this report reflects a life touched, a barrier removed, or an opportunity created. We invite you to explore the stories, milestones, and moments that brought our community together to create lasting impact in 2025 and beyond. 

Check out our newest blog about Becoming A Therapeutic Foster Home.

Is a Therapeutic Foster Home Right for Your Family? Is a Therapeutic Foster Home Right for Your Family? Last updated: July 20, 2026, at 9:23 a.m. PT Originally published: July 20, 2026, at 9:09 a.m. PT Most people picture foster care as opening your home to a child who simply needs a safe place to land. That picture is true, and it is also incomplete...