Family Education & Support Services hosts the annual Washington State Voices of Children contest for children and youth, ages 5-19 years of age being raised now or in the past by a relative, other than their parents and the Voices of Kinship Caregivers.
Eligible children and caregivers are invited to write a short essay, poem, or submit a drawing that depicts how living with their kinship caregivers or caring for a kinship child has made a positive difference in their life. Each child or caregiver who enters the contest may have their artwork or written submissions included in a booklet called “Voices of Children” and “Voices of Kinship Caregivers” (without their last name or location identified). View last year's book.
All entries must be submitted or postmarked by April 15, 2024. Begin your application.
There are two ways to apply:
- Mail your entry to: 2024 Voices of Children Contest c/o Family Education & Support Services P.O. Box 14907 Tumwater, WA 98511
- Email your entry to kinship@familyess.org
Questions? Call 360-754-7629 or kinship@familyess.org
