Atlantic Street Center

At Atlantic Street Center, our mission is to support communities and families with raising healthy, successful children through direct services and advocacy for social justice and equity. Through our specialized programs, we are able to give individualized support those most in need throughout South Seattle, King County, and North Pierce County.

With fast-changing changes at the state and federal levels, the challenges our participants face are rapidly growing. By scaling to new heights, Atlantic Street Center will be able continue its legacy of wrapping around families. Your donations can help make this happen. 

How does Atlantic Street Center support youth and their families?

Get to know our four main programs. 

Behavioral Health
- Counseling sessions through Medicaid
- Robust therapist internship program for graduate counseling students
- Therapeutic video game program that travels to local middle schools

Early Learning
- In-home education support to prepare toddlers for Pre-K
- Free books and toys for children to keep
- Guardians are taught tactics they can use to continue teaching their child outside of sessions

Youth Development & Education Support 
- Year-round resources for youth, including after-school and summer education programs
- Support groups for teen and young parents (those under 24)
- Support groups for kinship caregivers (grandparents/older relatives caring for young children)
- Community events that celebrate cultural and community traditions

Gender-Based Violence Support
- Direct services for abuse survivors and their children including advocacy, emergency transportation, and hotel stays
- Support in finding housing and food security
- Mental health services in English and Spanish

Recognition

We would like to thank our amazing donors, Board of Directors, Young Professionals Advisory Council, and partners for their support. We could not serve the families, children, and youth of our community without your resolute support. 

Your donations help us create opportunities for our community to go from surviving to thriving. Thank you!