Treehouse

Mission

Treehouse creates opportunities for young people in foster care to thrive.

Throughout the year, nearly 9,000 children and young people in Washington will be cycled through the foster care system.

Education and foster care systems struggle, and often fail, to work together effectively to provide the support our young people need to stay the course. When these youth don’t finish high school, their chances of experiencing unemployment, poverty, homelessness, and incarceration increase dramatically.

Treehouse exists to change that. We believe and invest in youth in foster care throughout their childhood, education and transition to young adulthood. We partner with them and their communities to transform the systems holding them back.

“One of my students got the job she was hoping for at a nonprofit! This is such a big accomplishment for her as she remembers spending time at one of the youth shelters when she was a kid. She has come full circle and is excited to support young people by harnessing her lived expertise and compassion." - Treehouse Coach

That’s why your support matters. What makes Treehouse exceptional is YOU. You anchor our work and make these opportunities possible. 

Unfortunately, despite all of our efforts to advocate for our young people, the Washington State Legislature just passed a budget that reduces Treehouse’s funding by $7.46 million. Our goal is to maintain our ability to make the greatest impact we can with significantly reduced resources. We’re looking at a devastating impact of approximately 1,300 students across 175 school districts who will lose access to vital services unless we act quickly.

We invite you to meet this moment, when the need is greater than ever, by making a meaningful gift during GiveBig. All gifts will be matched thanks to our generous sponsors.

                                  
                                 
Thank you for making it possible for students in foster care to thrive by Giving BIG today!