The Center is spearheading a 
number of initiatives aimed at creating better systems and better lives for children and youth involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Here's an overview of some of our major work. To read more details about these initiatives, visit the Programs and Projects pages.
Models for Change - In May 2006, the Center was selected by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to lead its efforts in Washington state to accelerate the development and replication of model programs for change in the juvenile justice system. Read more...
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - The Center has assisted the world's largest philanthropic foundation in identifying proven and promising programs that prevent at-risk youth from entering the juvenile justice system or that lead to better lives for those already in the system. Read more...
Supporting Early Connections - In partnership with mental health providers, the courts and child welfare agencies, we are working to ensure the mental health of children involved in the child welfare system. Read more...
Lawyers Fostering Independence - A program to recruit, train and retain a cadre of King County attorneys to provide pro bono civil legal services to youth involved in or aging out of the child welfare system. Read more...
Child Welfare Resource Bank - A comprehensive database of child welfare system recommendations issued by government panels, nonprofit organizations, task forces, etc. Read more...