Partners
Our Key Partners Speak Out
At Partners for Our Children, we believe that reaching our mission requires five important principles. We must be caring, collegial, smart, trustworthy, and innovative.
Hear what a few of our key partners--past and present--have to say about these values
and how they support our efforts to improve the lives of foster children.
Connie Ballmer
Co-founder, Partners for Our Children on why caring
is at the heart of the solution.
Susan Dreyfus
Former Secretary, Washington State Department of
Social and Health Services (2009-2011) on creating
a collegial dialogue among stakeholders.
Lee Huntsman
President Emeritus, University of Washington and
former POC Board member on smart research
that leads to real improvements.
Ruth Kagi
Representative, 32nd District, Washington State
House of Representatives on the importance of
trustworthy facts and data.
Eddie Uehara
Dean, University of Washington School of Social
Work on being innovative in a research setting.
