Evergreen Caregiver Support

08/24/2026

What an incredible experience at the **Serving Victims of Crime Conference**!

I was honored to present “The Lost Boys – The Forgotten Victims of the Child Abuse Material Industry” and have the opportunity to connect with so many dedicated professionals working to support victims and survivors of crime.

A sincere thank you to the National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College and everyone who helped make this conference such a meaningful experience. The conversations, collaboration, and willingness to learn from one another are exactly what move this work forward.

I’m grateful for everyone who attended, asked questions, shared their experiences, and continues to advocate for survivors whose voices are too often overlooked.

Together, we can strengthen our systems of care, expand awareness, and ensure all survivors - including male survivors of sexual exploitation are seen, heard, and supported!

Thank you for an amazing conference. I had a wonderful time and look forward to being back next year!

08/12/2026

🩺 Health Insurance Can Be Confusing—You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone!

Health insurance can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re learning how to navigate it for the first time. What does all that paperwork mean? What does my insurance actually cover? Where do I go for help?

Now there’s a resource created by and for teens and young adults to help answer those questions.

The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) worked with a Youth Intern to create “Navigating Health Insurance: A Guide by and for Teens and Young Adults.” The guide was built around the real questions, concerns, and need-to-know information young people identified themselves. Partners at the Washington State Health Care Authority also reviewed the guide to help ensure the information is accurate and current.

📘 Extended Guide: Available in
English https://tinyurl.com/3t34s34y
Spanish https://tinyurl.com/4m26xcn8

📱 Pocket Guide: A quick, easy-to-use version also available in
English https://tinyurl.com/4vwc6yck
Spanish https://tinyurl.com/289fvkcf

Whether you’re getting health insurance for the first time, trying to understand your benefits, or simply want to know what questions to ask, this guide is a great place to start.

Know a teen or young adult who could use this? Share it with them! 💙

08/12/2026

Annual Recovery Care's Inclusion Infusion event, it's happening on September 12th from 11am-2pm.

08/07/2026

Hope Rising Clinic

A good fit is children ages 3–13 with suspected or confirmed prenatal substance exposure (alcohol, ni****ne, narcotics, m**h, co***ne etc…). Katya is always happy to connect directly with caregivers to walk through how we can support their family.

Referrals can be made by:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (425) 219-4788
Online at https://hoperisingclinic.org/services/

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or want to talk through whether a child might be a good fit. Parents/caregivers are also welcome to reach out with questions 😊

08/05/2026

Proposed Rules: Child Welfare - Voluntary Placement Agreements (VPA)

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) filed WSR 26-16-036 https://shorturl.at/8YP1X to open the public comment period on proposed revisions to amend WAC 110-50-0060 and other related Voluntary Placement Agreement WACs in Chapter 110-50. The WAC amendment will decrease the timeframes for VPAs from 180 to 90 calendars days to ensure the department is meeting the federal IVE funding requirement. The WAC will also be updated to align with current practice and clarify requirements. The WACs that are no longer needed are being repealed.

Submit Comments https://shorturl.at/PAD3W
To participate in the permanent rulemaking process for these rules, the last day to submit feedback on the proposed rules is Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. You can provide feedback using one of the following m**hods:

Submit your comments online.
Email [email protected].
Leave a voicemail message. Call 360-972-5385 and provide an email address when leaving a message so that we can respond to your comment.

Questions?
For questions about DCYF rules, or to request an alternate format for this information, please contact [email protected].

08/04/2026

🚨 **New Free Resource for Caregivers, Educators & Youth Professionals!** 🌐

Helping young people stay safe online starts with meaningful conversations—not just rules.

I'm excited to share my new **Youth Internet Safety Review Worksheet**, a free printable resource designed to help caregivers, educators, social workers, counselors, and other professionals reinforce essential online safety concepts with youth.

This interactive worksheet encourages discussions about:
✅ Protecting personal information
✅ Recognizing online grooming and manipulation
✅ Safe social media habits
✅ Healthy digital decision-making
✅ What to do when som**hing online doesn't feel right

Whether you're using it at home, in the classroom, during a support group, or as part of a youth program, this worksheet provides an easy way to review key internet safety skills and identify areas where additional guidance may be needed.

To better serve diverse communities, the worksheet is available in **both English and Spanish**.

📥 Download your free copy today:
https://evergreencaregiversupport.org/youth-internet-safety-review-worksheet/

If you know a parent, foster caregiver, teacher, youth mentor, therapist, or child welfare professional who could benefit from this resource, please share this post. Together, we can help young people build the knowledge and confidence they need to navigate today's digital world safely.

08/02/2026

🎨 **New Artist Spotlight | Welcome Jacinto Hausinger to the FAM Collection**

We're excited to welcome **Jacinto Hausinger** as the newest artist featured in the **FAM (Fabulous Art Museum) Collection** at Evergreen Caregiver Support.

Jacinto's mixed-media collages explore memory, resilience, popular culture, and personal transformation through richly layered compositions filled with vintage ephemera, street art, comics, found objects, and hidden imagery. His work invites viewers to slow down, look closer, and discover som**hing new with every viewing.

After beginning his recovery journey in 2015, Jacinto's artwork evolved into a powerful reflection of healing, hope, and resilience—transforming life's fragmented experiences into meaningful visual stories.

We're honored to introduce the first three works in the **FAM Collection of Jacinto Hausinger**:

🦇 **Hero 2** – A nostalgic urban collage where Batman watches over layers of history, comics, graffiti, and cultural references.

💀 **Free Fallin'** – A vibrant celebration of creative chaos, blending sugar skulls, vintage imagery, street art, music, and film into a dynamic visual experience.

🎭 **Reflection** – Inspired by the Joker and created during a time of personal change, this emotionally powerful work explores resilience, transformation, and the importance of remembering the good times.

Each piece rewards careful observation, revealing hidden details and new stories with every visit.

Explore Jacinto's biography and the complete FAM Collection here:
👉 https://evergreencaregiversupport.org/jacinto-hausinger/

**Are you an artist?** We'd love to showcase your work! The F.A.M. Collection is always looking for meaningful contemporary artwork from emerging and established artists. If you're interested in having your work featured, reach out to us through our website and tell us about your artistic journey.

Welcome to the FAM Collection, **Jacinto Hausinger**!

08/01/2026

☀️ Free Dental & Vision Screenings Are Coming to Washington Communities! 👓🦷

This August, Coordinated Care is bringing FREE dental and vision screenings to communities across Washington with Centene's mobile dental and vision clinics! Services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis and are open to everyone—no appointment needed.

✨ Available services include:
• Same-day vision & dental screenings
• Prescription glasses (if needed)
• Free reading glasses & sunglasses
• Fluoride treatments for children (ages 4–18)
• Back-to-school giveaways
• Community resources and more!

Help spread the word! Share this post so friends, families, and neighbors can access these free healthcare services. Together, we can make sure everyone has the opportunity to see, smile, and thrive. 💙

07/27/2026

If you're in the Tacoma area, stop by Stewart Heights Park this Thursday, July 30, to connect with local organizations and discover resources for food, housing, healthcare, and other community services. It's a great opportunity to learn what's available and support the amazing work happening in our community!

Join us and Parks Tacoma this Thursday, July 30 at Stewart Heights Park!

Connect with community resources and learn about opportunities for food, housing, healthcare, and more in Tacoma and surrounding areas. Plus, there will be goodie bags and packaged food while supplies last. We hope to see you there!