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Addiction and poverty
don’t erase
the possibility of
of becoming
great parents.
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Addiction and poverty
don’t erase
the possibility
of becoming
great parents.
Homeward House: Where Recovery Meets Family
Homeward House is proving there’s an alternative to separating babies and young children from parents who are struggling with substance use and poverty. We help parents recover and families heal. The result: families stay together or reunite quickly and safely.
It works: More than 80% of families avoid separation or reunify successfully—at a lower cost than foster care. It’s not just better for children and parents, it’s more cost effective for the whole community.
Who We Serve
We’re here for pregnant people and parents of infants and young children right here in Snohomish County who are going through some really tough times—dealing with substance use challenges along with poverty, homelessness, or other hardships.
Whether CPS has already taken your child or you’re worried they might, we want you to know you’re not alone. We’re here to walk alongside you through this.
What We Provide
Homeward House takes a two-generational approach, supporting parents and their young children together. Parent ally mentors are at the heart of this program—people who’ve been through their own struggles and use that lived experience to walk alongside families with real understanding. The comprehensive support includes:
Judgment-free Peer Support
Families are paired with parent ally mentors who offer lived-experience guidance and emotional support throughout the journey toward recovery, stability, and reunification. Learn more.
Enriched Parent-Child Visitations
The Homeward House Visitation & Resource Center is a cozy, welcoming house where parents temporarily separated from their children can have visits and receive support as they work toward reunification. While not housing, it’s a safe, supportive space where families can make the most of their time together. Learn more.
Infant Mental Health Services
With a focus on brain development during infancy, infant mental health services promote emotional well-being, secure parent-child attachment, and positive early experiences that shape long-term outcomes for children. For example, parents learn to read cues, understand their child’s emotional needs, and respond with sensitivity. Learn more.
Wrap-Around Community Support
Community partners work hand-in-hand with parent ally mentors to connect families with essential resources such as housing assistance, legal advocacy, and early childhood education. Learn more.
Results That Matter
Homeward House is making a measurable difference in Snohomish County. Our data shows real results: families staying together, parents achieving recovery, and children thriving. See the numbers, hear from clients and partners, and read families’ stories of transformation. View full reports.
1,000+ Lives Touched
Since opening, we’ve helped 348 families with more than 1,000 individuals stabilize and stay together.
80% Prevention Success
Of families we serve before CPS involvement, more than 80% avoid entering the system entirely. Early intervention makes all the difference.
80% Reunification Rate
For families with open dependency cases, we help the vast majority reunify successfully—keeping children with their parents.
117 Families in 2025
In 2025, we supported 117 families with 326 individuals—and the need continues.