“This painting is about how I kinda, sorta found who I am. For a while I was confused as to who I was, and then I found out that it isn’t something that is predetermined. I realized that the person I am is up to me. With that, I decided I want to be good, kind, supportive, loving and loyal.
Earlier this year, Shane Guevara, a foster youth from Orting, was chosen to throw the first pitch at the Mariners’ “We Are Family Day” but after Covid-19 restrictions postponed the event, his community decided to recognize him on their baseball field.
In support of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) at the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) continues to provide vital services and supports to families with young children across Washington.
