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Childhaven and Children’s Home Society of Washington Merge, Announce New Organization, Akin

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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The merger between Childhaven and Children’s Home Society of Washington (CHSW) represents a fresh and urgent approach to support crisis prevention, and help families remain together.

Key Points: 
  • The merger between Childhaven and Children’s Home Society of Washington (CHSW) represents a fresh and urgent approach to support crisis prevention, and help families remain together.
  • As part of the merger, current CHSW CEO Dave Newell was named as the new CEO of Akin.
  • Employees of both organizations will remain in their current positions in the new organization, continuing to provide services to Washington state’s children and families.
  • The newly created entity, Akin, will rank among the top 25 largest human services organizations in Washington with a starting operating budget of nearly $50Mii.