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Shannon Love was one of 28 Unsung Heroes.
She was honored for her work to reform
foster care in Washington state.
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On a snowy and blustery Feb. 20 night, parents,
grandparents, teachers and caregivers from around the state were honored at the
annual Unsung Hero awards dinner.
Twenty-eight honorees were selected this year, one for each
day in February, for Parent Recognition Month.
These inspiring individuals were selected by a parent panel
and represent resilience in our state. They include a grandpa taking on custody of his
young grandson, a school counselor who took in three siblings so they didn’t
have to be split up, moms who are amazing advocates for their special needs
kids and foster parents giving children a stable and loving home. Our focus was
to honor heroes that utilize one or more of the Protective Factors:
- Parental Resilience: overcoming hard times and bouncing back
- Concrete Supports in Times of Need: knowing where to turn to for help
- Social and Emotional Competence of Children: knowing how to help children talk about feelings
- Social Connections: reaching out and knowing who can support you
- Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development: knowing where to go for information on parenting skills and children’s developmental growth
The night was filled with smiles, laughter and some tears as each honoree’s nomination was read for the group and awards were given by
Director Heather Moss. If you would like to read all of the inspiring stories,
please visit our partner in the Unsung Hero Campaign, Seattle’s Child Magazine.
Thank you again to everyone who sent in nominations and
another round of big congratulations to our 2018 Unsung Heroes!
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