The child welfare system wasn't designed to support families.

It's time to change that.

Our vision to UnSystem Are you ready for change?

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Our Approach

The best “system” of care for children already exists—their families. For too long the child welfare system has separated, rather than supported, families. We’re here to change that through co-design and community-driven solutions—not incrementally, but fundamentally.

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Shifting hearts & minds

We inspire new ways of thinking, addressing root causes and reshaping mindsets for lasting change.

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Shifting practice

We provide tools and strategies that transform organizational culture and practices—grounded in trust and relationships as the foundation of meaningful change.

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Shifting structures

We mobilize leaders to co-design solutions with parents and communities, keeping families safely together. Rooted in healing and belonging, we center families by building with—not for—those most impacted.

Our Impact

Through our work shifting hearts and minds, practice, and structures, we have seen incredible outcomes that indicate more families are getting the support they need, and more kids are living safely at home. Some of our most exciting outcomes are shared here.

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100%

Reduction in youth living in residential care

98%

Retention of frontline staff in our longest-term partnership

81%

Of high-risk youth graduated to living with family

70%

Reduction in family separation

58%

Reduction in youth living in out-of-home care

Our Partners

Supporting over 30 jurisdictions every year, we work across the U.S. with county- and state-run child welfare systems and community partners.

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A deeper look into our work

Healing is tidal
October 2, 2026

Healing is tidal

So much is written about the wound itself,

Why Great Social Workers Don't Automatically Make Great Supervisors
October 2, 2026

Why Great Social Workers Don't Automatically Make Great Supervisors

In child welfare, many supervisors step into leadership roles because they were ex…

We are all human: a reflection on safety and the nervous system we all share
August 5, 2026

We are all human: a reflection on safety and the nervous system we all share

There is a child somewhere right now who cannot settle her body. Something has gon…

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