Executive Director

Jim Theofelis has nearly thirty years of experience (resume) working with youth in a variety of roles ranging from direct service to senior management. He is a national and regional trainer and consultant to human service organizations, schools and faith-based programs. He is well respected as an innovator in developing quality programs for Washington's most vulnerable children and youth. In 1999 the Washington State Legislature passed The HOPE Act (HOmeless Youth Prevention/Protection and Education), which has improved the services available to youth in Washington who are now homeless but are eligible for the Foster Care System. Jim Theofelis wrote and facilitated The HOPE Act into passage.