Politics
Should Washington create special family courts?
Community leaders and panelists discuss amending the state Constitution to establish family courts statewide.
Judy Lightfoot
Judy Lightfoot writes about how the region's people confront a variety of challenges. She often draws on her weekly one-on-one coffees with individuals sharing our public spaces who are socially isola
Latest work
New hub home approach helps support - and recruit - foster parents
A new model creates extended foster families that care for the adults who are caring for the kids.
When kin step in
Research shows that kids who stay with family are far more likely to lead normal, healthy lives.
Crosscut members talk "Kids@Risk"
A report from our newsroom on a new "quest" to explore Washington's foster care system.
Keeping Families Together
Moving at-risk kids into foster care compounds the hurt. A new approach gives families the support they need to remain intact.