Collaboration and partnerships are core principles and practices of the Family Support Center.
A key component to our mission is “Working Together” which is realized through the multitude of strong partnerships and relationships Family Support Center has established in our community with nonprofit, business, government, Tribal, and faith based organizations.
Shelter Solutions is a small company that is tired sitting back, helplessly wondering, “what can we do?”
They decided to put their skills to use to come up with ideas, products and strategies to respond to the Increasing homeless challenges we are facing as a city, region, and nation. Rather than just get angry, they decided to do something! Relying on the skills that have led to a successful business, and, also partnering with subject matter experts from the homeless services community, they have created safe sheltering options for those most in need in our community.
"A zipper on a tent does not provide security or safety. People deserve more!
All of our units are built with metal doors and a lock, along with a bed, power, a window and storage.
Our goal is to provide residents the needed stability and safety we all take for granted.
All of our units are scalable to any site, or need. If you need to move them, great, they are easily moveable."
They have created a safe, durable, customizable and effective sheltering option for wide range of settings – giving people the opportunity to find their success.
Co-located agencies at Family Support Center’s location include:
Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services
Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
Thurston County Clerk’s Office
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
Crime Victim’s Advocacy Network
Catholic Community Services - Bus Buddies
Catholic Community Services - Volunteer Chore Services
Catholic Community Services - Support Services for Veteran Families
Innovations Human Trafficking Collaborative
Enriching Therapy
Beautiful Instant Psychotherapy and Wellness
In addition to our many on-site partners, Family Support Center frequently partners with the following:
DSHS Children’s Administration
Family Education and Support Services
Housing Authority of Thurston County
Monarch Children’s Justice & Advocacy Center
Rochester Organization of Families
South Sound Association for the Education of Young Children
South Sound Breastfeeding Network
South Sound Reading Foundation
Strengthening Families Washington
The Crisis Clinic of Thurston & Mason Counties
Thurston County Asset Building Coalition
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services
Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs