Homeward House Collaborative
Hope for infants and parents facing crisis, treatment, and recovery
in Snohomish County, Washington
No-cost support to overcome challenges and build strong, healthy family bonds.
Are you facing a very real possibility of losing custody of your baby because you have a substance use disorder? We can help.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by mandated child welfare requirements and fear you may not be able to keep up and get your child back? We can help.
Are you about to become a parent and realize you might have an addiction and don’t know where to turn for help? Turn to Homeward House!
Homeward House Collaborative welcomes families with newborns or infants up to one year old (as well as those who are expecting), living at or below the federal poverty level, and who have an active substance use disorder.
Parent-ally mentors who have overcome similar challenges and are now living healthy, productive lives build relationships with parents and support them step-by-step in connecting with and using a range of wraparound support services.
Wraparound services through Homeward House Collaborative include:
Early Childhood Education and Care
Education on children’s developmental needs and access to personalized coaching for parents
Economic Assets
Guidance in securing basic needs, including housing, income, and planning skills
Education & Employment Pathways
Work skills, training programs, education, and employment guidance for parents
Health & Wellness
Support for physical and emotional health and well-being for the whole family
Social Capital
Assistance with accessing and using available resources without getting overwhelmed
In Their Own Words: Survey Results from Clients
In the summer of 2025, we invited clients to share their experiences through a survey, and 35 families responded with honesty, gratitude, and powerful reflections.
Filling a Crucial Need: The Visitation & Resource Center
A homelike environment where parents who have been separated from their children can spend a few hours with them and receive the support they need to navigate challenges.
The work of Homeward House Collaborative is on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, in particular, the Tulalip, Snohomish, Stillaguamish, and Sauk-Suiattle tribes. We honor the original caretakers of the land they continue to cherish and protect.
We are is dedicated to fostering racial equity. Our Race and Social Justice Statement describes our commitment and the steps we are taking to change the systems and practices that perpetuate inequities.