Partners with Families & Children

10/21/2025

A heartfelt thank you to The Inlander for highlighting our Courthouse Facility Dog Program and the comfort that Skipper and Tori bring to young people facing tough experiences. Their stories remind us all of the power of kindness and support during difficult moments. 🐾

One of the newest employees at Partners with Families and Children doesn't have a degree, doesn't speak English, doesn't have opposable thumbs, just celebrated her 8th birthday and is one

10/16/2025

It’s , and it’s a time when they need us most.

Through our behavioral health services, Partners with Families and Children helps families prevent and heal from substance use challenges.

10/14/2025

Monthly donations are a huge way to help us to fulfill our mission to prevent, interrupt and repair cycles of abuse and neglect within families. Join our monthly giving program Partners Care today!

https://partnerswithfamilies.org/monthly-giving

10/13/2025

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! Today we honor the resilience, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples, past and present. We stand in respect and gratitude, and at Partners with Families and Children we strive to reflect those values by serving children and families with dignity and culturally responsive care.

10/10/2025

On , we recognize that mental health IS health. It's okay to not be okay, and it's powerful to ask for help. Let's support each other, set boundaries, and make time for self-care today and every day.

09/22/2025

We’re grateful for the strong partnerships that make justice and healing possible for child victims in our community.

Thank you to Airway Heights Police Department for dedication. Together, we ensure children and families are heard, supported, and protected.

JURY FINDS MAN GUILTY IN CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CASE

A two-week trial came to an end Monday in Spokane Superior Court after a jury found a former Airway Heights man guilty of eight crimes of sexual abuse against children: one count of Attempted R**e of a Child in the Second Degree, four counts of Child Molestation in the First Degree, and three counts of Child Molestation in the Second Degree.

Brigham W. Van Wormer, 41, was originally arrested in July 2023 after an investigation was conducted by Airway Heights Police Detective Erin Johnson into allegations that he sexually abused the three children of the woman he was in a dating relationship with for nearly five years.

Van Wormer pled not guilty and was free on bail pending the trial, which began earlier this month.

He is currently being held in the Spokane County Jail pending sentencing set for October 30th.

The successful outcome of this case would not have been possible without the victims coming forward or our partnerships with Partners With Families and Children Child Advocacy Center, West Plains Victim Services, and the Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office.

09/01/2025

08/29/2025

Partners with Families and Children will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. 💙

We’ll reopen on Tuesday, September 2.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and restful holiday!

08/28/2025

At Partners with Families and Children, we hear many stories from the young people who walk through our doors. Far too often, those stories include struggles with mental health—a challenge that affects not only the child, but their entire family. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 1 in 5 children aged 3 to 17 (21%) have been diagnosed with a mental, emotional, or behavioral health condition.

Because mental health—like all health—is essential, we believe it deserves the same attention and care. At our Children's Advocacy Center, we ensure the right tools are in place to help. One of the most critical supports we provide to children who come to our center is immediate, on-site mental health care. We meet children right where they are —providing immediate support in the moment and helping them take the first steps toward healing.

08/27/2025

The trauma of child abuse goes far beyond the moment it happens. It robs children of their sense of safety and trust in the world and damages the relationships they depend on most.

Left untreated, the effects can follow them for a lifetime:

· Mental health struggles — depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms

· Behavioral changes — substance use, risky behaviors, or even violence toward themselves or others

· Physical health issues — infections, injuries, and higher risks for chronic conditions like heart disease or diabetes later in life

At Partners with Families & Children, we are here to break this cycle of trauma by surrounding children and families with the care, compassion and one-of-a kind services they can’t find anywhere else.

Learn more about how we help at:

Partners' Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) is a nationally accredited center that provides a child-friendly, neutral, and safe location for child and adolescent victims and witnesses of child abuse, neglect, and other crimes to receive *Forensic Interviews and specialized evidentiary medical examin...

08/26/2025

🐶 It’s National Dog Day, and we couldn’t miss the chance to show some love to Tori—our amazing Courthouse Facility Dog!

Tori is specially trained to provide calm, steady support for children and families during some of the most stressful moments—like court proceedings, forensic interviews, and medical exams. Her quiet presence brings comfort, reduces anxiety, and helps build trust when it’s needed most.

She’s more than just a good girl—she’s a vital part of our team.

08/25/2025

Monthly donations are a huge way to help us to fulfill our mission to prevent, interrupt and repair cycles of abuse and neglect within families. Join our monthly giving program Partners Care today!

Care is one of the most revered social gifts that we can give others. To give care means to comfort another. To give someone peace of mind. A peace that allows someone to close his or her eyes and rest, knowing that when they awaken, they will not be alone. That they are loved. Safe. And worthy.