There are hundreds of people working in Washington state’s foster care “system.” From lawmakers and lawyers to advocates, lobbyists, therapists, caseworkers, foster parents and, of course, the foster kids themselves. As part of our Kids@Risk series, we occasionally spotlight certain people whose commitment and contributions — the latter often unsung — have helped to make the state’s foster care system more responsive, more effective and way more compassionate. Here are five policymakers whose experience, perseverance and powers of persuasion are making positive change.
