About REACH Northwest
Every family needs a strong and caring community.
Shirley Turner
Executive Director
Shirley enjoys going to the beach and doing nothing but listening to waves. She does this work so that every child with trauma and abuse in their life will know that their past does not have to define their future. Shirley loves seeing a difference being made, no matter how small or simple.
Kendra Scott
Polk County Coordinator
Kendra enjoys hiking, backpacking and adventuring in nature. She knows that one caring adult can make a difference in a child’s life, and she works every day to be that person for as many children as she can. Kendra feels strongly about standing up against stigmas and speaking truth about foster care.
Brianna Provoast
Marketing & Program Manager
Brianna enjoys getting coffee, being cozy and planning the next family Disney trip. As a former foster parent and as an adoptive parent, she loves connecting with other foster (resource) and adoptive parents to offer support, empathy and knowledge of resources.
A Single Moment Can Have a Profound Impact
REACH Northwest was founded because of Shirley Turner’s personal story. Though she wasn’t in foster care, her childhood was filled with chaos and hardship. When she was eight, a kind comment from an older cousin broke through the dysfunction, making her feel seen and understood for the first time. That moment changed the trajectory of her life and inspired her mission to let kids from hard places know that their past doesn’t decide their future and that there’s always hope.
Programs
We provide foster families with opportunities for rest, connection, support and training so they can focus on investing in the lives of the kids in their care.
Tools
We help foster families understand trauma-informed care and behavioral management techniques to build secure relationships and trust with the children in their care.
Resources
We meet the immediate needs of foster families whenever possible. This could be providing groceries, clothes, or a new bed for a child in their care.