Strive is an education and support program for Family Time Providers and parents. It was created by Partners for Our Children, a research and policy center at the University of Washington School of Social Work. Strive involves parents in the visitation process and prepares them for more quality time with their kids under trained visitation guides, or supervisors. 

The program uses a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to help parents nurture their relationship with their children from birth to the age of eight in a supervised setting, working closely with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families and more than 100 stakeholders.

At Strive Online, we believe that every family deserves the chance to create meaningful, loving moments together, especially when separated by child welfare involvement. Our Family Time visitation training equips both child welfare providers and parents with the tools, support, and confidence to make parent-child visits truly special. Our approach aims to nurture parent-child bonds, ease the pain of separation, and pave the way for healing and successful reunification. 

Together, we’re working to strengthen families and create opportunities for meaningful connections.