YMCA Foster Care Program

09/28/2026

Read up on the Y's Level Up 2026: Youth & Young Adult Conference. We served over 146 youth on August 6th through a fun, hands on inspiring day!

Level Up 2026: Building Skills, Connections, and Opportunity Last updated: September 23, 2026, at 11:01 a.m. PT Originally published: September 23, 2026, at 11:01 a.m. PT The YMCA of Greater Seattle’s Social Impact Center (YSIC) held its 6th annual Level Up: Youth & Young Adult Conference on Augus...

09/18/2026

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.

08/31/2026

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.

08/31/2026

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

08/19/2026

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!

08/18/2026

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!

07/31/2026

Shop with a purpose today and help the Y of Greater Seattle celebrate 150 years of impact in the community.

Make a difference with every purchase. When you shop at the YMCA of Greater Seattle Shop with Purpose store, you're not just buying something for yourself, you’re investing in your community. Your purchase helps to fuel futures, strengthen families, create opportunities, and build a healthier comm...

07/31/2026

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.

Get ready to Level Up! A high-energy, hands-on conference designed for youth and young adults ready to take charge of their future.

07/23/2026

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

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.