Christopher Desmond

Family Education & Support Services is a state-based organization committed to strengthening families and communities by promoting healthy child development through quality family support and education programs. The non-profit company is based in Tumwater, WA. The company offers a wide range of evidence-based classes and services tailored to diverse family needs, including parenting education, support for families affected by domestic violence and substance use, suicide prevention training, and youth skill-building courses. The company also provides case management, basic needs navigation, fatherhood and kinship support, and court-approved parenting programs. The organization produces a podcast to deliver practical, research-informed parenting resources and supports foster parents in meeting training requirements.