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Alongside helps create opportunities for youth in foster care to find connection, belonging, and supportive family relationships.

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Northwest Adoption Exchange is now Alongside

On Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, Northwest Adoption Exchange is changing our name to Alongside.
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Who we serve

Families

We help families navigate the licensing process and understand the realities of parenting youth from foster care.

Learn how we help families on the journey.

Caseworkers

We help professionals find families for youth on their caseloads by supporting recruitment efforts and youth engagement opportunities.

Learn how we support child welfare professionals.

Youth

We help build meaningful connections between youth in foster care and families by ensuring young people have a voice in decisions that shape their futures.

Learn about how we engage youth for lasting connections.

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