Learn more about the area we work in, about why our work is important, and read other background that informs the work we do with kids and families:

  • The Burien Early Learning Collaborative put out this report (Word) in January of 2008.
  • The South King Council of Human Services recently produced a demographic overview called A Matter of Need (PDF) which uses statistics and visuals to paint a compelling picture of the needs in South King County.
  • Read this handy 2-page overview of South King County (Word), prepared by Caren Adams of Public Health for the South King Council of Human Services.
  • In summer 2005, with generous support from the Seattle Foundation, New Futures asked families and partners what we do well and what we can do better. Read our report “How Are We Doing?: A Community Strengths and Needs Assessment” (PDF).
  • In December 2003, Social Venture Partners compiled an in-depth case study (PDF) on their thriving five-year partnership with New Futures.
  • Northwest Area Foundation asked New Futures to survey silenced communities to ask what they believe are the most effective ways to eradicate poverty. This Community Outreach Report (Word) summarizes our conversations with 150 people contacted through a grassroots network of community leaders living in the apartment complexes where we work.
  • Read our organization’s full report on GuideStar.com.

Community Perspective

“New Futures have enabled me to reach families that I never would have reached before. because the advocates have trust with the families and some of our families who are say new to the United States, maybe don’t speak our language, build relationships with the advocates and then when the advocates say “it’s okay for you to go to the schools, it’s okay to talk to Ms. Fisher, she‘ll listen to you.” Then they are far more likely to come and the advocates are with them and it opens up doors that never would have been opened before.”

Vicki Fisher
Principal, Sylvester Middle School