2012 Legislative Accomplishments

Extended Foster Care (HB 2592) 14 May 2012
Foster youth in Washington state who wish to pursue their...

Homeless Housing Assistance (HB 2048) 14 May 2012
By increasing the document recording fee, the Home Security Fund...

Street Youth Programs 14 May 2012
These programs provide important on-the-ground outreach services for street dependent...

Responsible Living Skills Program (RLSP) 14 May 2012
RLSP provides shelter and support services for adolescent youth at...

Office of the Family & Children’s Ombudsman (OFCO) 14 May 2012
The “watchdog” of the child welfare system, OFCO provides critical...

News & Events

“Don’t Defang the Watchdog” Seattle Times Op-Ed by Jim Theofelis. 12 March 2012
The Seattle Times features an Op-Ed by The Mockingbird Society’s...

The 2012 Foster Youth & Alumni Leadership Summit – Frequently Asked Questions 5 March 2012
1. What is the Foster Youth and Alumni Leadership Summit? The Leadership...

“The 2012 Foster Youth & Alumni Leadership Summit” from June 25th to 27th 5 March 2012
Dear Applicant, You are invited to apply for the Seventh Annual...

“Culture of Foster Care Training” on April 17 2 March 2012
Engage. Connect. Advocate. The Mockingbird Society invites you to a...

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May 2012 Mockingbird Times 1 May 2012
The History of Foster Care by Samuel Martin Fostering Connections Act:...

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General Inquiries

Administration

Jim Theofelis, Executive Director and Founder – (206) 407-2131

Lauren Frederick, Executive Assistant – (206) 407-2132

Ros Ghan, Director of Operations – (206) 407-2133

Beth Vance, Director of Finance – (206) 838-6635

Diana Clark, HR/Operations Manager – (206) 838-6661

Aine Cowan-Kuist, Administrative Coordinator – (206) 838-6630

Virginia Philbrook, PT Receptionist – (206) 407-2135

Development

Brian Lawrence, Director of Development – (206) 407-2136

Amber Carrigan, Development Coordinator – (206) 838-6631

David Forte, Evaluation and Database Coordinator – (206) 407-2190

Public Policy and Communications

Jon Brumbach, Public Policy & Communications Coordinator – (206) 407-2189

Family Programs

The Mockingbird Network

Tiffany Washington, Director of Youth Programs – (206) 838-6644

Fred Kingston, Network Coordinator – (206) 407-2134

Bailey Buckingham, Network Program Assistant – (206) 407-2798

Georgina Ramirez, Youth Development Specialist – (206) 407-2137

Sarah Mahaffy, Resource Specialist - Spokane County, WA

Tammy Soderberg, Resource Specialist - Yakima County, WA

Kate Storms, Resource Specialist – Skagit County, WA – (206) 838-6646

Jerry Bobo, Resource Specialist - King County, WA – (206) 838-6646

Selona Willett, Resource Specialist – Pierce and Thurston Counties, WA