Since 1895 HopeSparks has been providing behavioral health, family services, and basic needs to children and families in Tacoma and Pierce County, WA.  HopeSparks is a recognized leader in behavioral health, early intervention, kinship care, home visiting, and parent education. Each year thousands of children and families turn to HopeSparks for critical and life-saving support. In 2020 alone, HopeSparks served 3,923 children and provided 20,795 counseling sessions and home visits. Currently there is a growing need for Children's Mental Health services especially as we continue to move through the Covid-19 pandemic.

We strengthen families by inspiring courage and confidence to make a lasting change.

HopeSparks is a recognized leader in Pierce County in behavioral health, early intervention, kinship care, home visiting, eating recovery and parent education. Each year, thousands of children, teens, adults, families and couples turn to HopeSparks for critical life-changing support.

Board Members

Derek Moore, Board Chair

Erik Swanson, Board Treasurer

Yvette Gross, Board Secretary

Veronica Hinojosa, Immediate Past Chair

Brenda Baker, Board Member

Natasha Johnson, Board Member

Jamie Lee, Board Member

Kristen Smith, Board Member

Deborah Erickson, Board Member

Tobiah Twine, Board Member

Diane Taniguchi, Board Member