Agency Details:

Treehouse

Treehouse fills the gaps that no other agency addresses: fees for extra-curricular programs and summer camp, educational support services, the wherewithal for full participation in the "everyday" activities of growing up, clothing and supplies so they "fit in" at school. The Treehouse vision is to create a place for foster children and community supporters that will dramatically improve the lives of our kids.

Description:
Every child needs a Treehouse. Treehouse was founded to provide just such a place for kids in foster care right here in King County. Today, more than 15,000 children suffering the effects of abuse and neglect, many placed in foster care, are eligible for our services. Treehouse makes a difference in their lives by providing services that fulfill key material needs, help them learn and give them a real childhood as well as hope for the future. These services include Tutoring, Educational Advocacy, Coaching-to-College, Little Wishes, Summer Camps and the Wearhouse. Together they offer foster kids what all children so desperately need: a safe place to dream.

History:
Treehouse was started in 1988 by a group of social workers who were keenly aware of the unmet needs of foster children. They started out by selling baked goods to raise funds for the many miscellaneous requests that the state did not fund. For the first 4 years Treehouse was staffed entirely by volunteers. Volunteers are still a crucial part of Treehouse. Without their help, we would not be able to assist the number of children that we do.

Contact person: Melissa Bang-Knudsen, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (206) 767-7773

Address:

2100 - 24th Avenue South Seattle, WA 98144-4632 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.treehouseforkids.org

Directions:

From I-5, headed north, take the I-90 E/Dearborn Street/James Street exit (exit #164A towards Spokane/Madison Street). Keep right at the fork in the ramp. From I-5, headed south, take the I-90 E/Airport Way/Dearborn Street exit (exit #164 towards 4th. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: Rainier Avenue S. and Walker St.

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes

Last updated on November 16, 2009