United Way of King County brings the community together to address critical issues, invest in programs that provide education, jobs, shelter, food, and health, and encourage people to contribute money and time to improve the community.

The Child Welfare League of America leads the nation in building public will to ensure safety, permanence, and well-being of children, youth, and their families by advancing public policy, defining and promoting practice excellence, and delivering superior membership services.

The Council on Accreditation (COA) partners with human service organizations worldwide to improve service delivery outcomes by developing, applying, and promoting accreditation standards.

The International Forum for Child Welfare (IFCW) is an international nongovernmental organization dedicated to the promotion of the rights and well being of children globally. IFCW believes that by strengthening organizations through leadership development, identification and exchanging of effective practice, and promoting collaborative partnerships, the well being of children can be significantly improved. See the International Forum for Child Welfare WorldForum 2009 flyer here.

The Children’s Alliance advocates for children by ensuring that they are supported by laws, policies, and programs. The Alliance holds leaders accountable until they secure the resources required to make all children safe and healthy.

Children’s Home Society of America (CHSA) members are leading organizations serving children and families in communities throughout the U.S. Each member strives to improve the lives of vulnerable children through healthy child development, ensure safe and loving homes for children, and engage communities for children’s success.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has worked to raise the quality of all programs for children from birth to age 8. Through accreditation, NAEYC ensures that early learning programs meet national standards of quality.