About Kids’ Chance Washington

Kids’ Chance of Washington was founded in 2001 through the collaborative efforts of leaders in labor, business and government to provide support to the families of Washington workers who have been seriously injured or have died from a work-related accident or exposure.

We at Kids’ Chance know the future can look frightening to those whose parent or spouse has been seriously or fatally injured at work. Entire families must adjust to the many impacts and changes from these accidents. We may be able to help with the additional challenge of funding the education and career goals of the family members.

Kids’ Chance can provide financial assistance for apprenticeship programs, vocational-technical schools and undergraduate college education.

Kids’ Chance of Washington is registered in Washington as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization to provide needs-based scholarships to the children and spouses affected by these serious work-related injuries or conditions. To qualify, the worker must be totally permanently disabled under the criteria of the Washington Department of Labor and Industries, or deceased.

Scholarships are funded through donations from business and labor organizations throughout the state, as well as individuals, employers, attorneys, and other groups affiliated with the workers’ compensation system in Washington.


Kids Chance of Washington is one of many states that offers this scholarship program. For more information on other states’ programs, visit the National Kids’ Chance, Inc. website

Our Board of Directors

Mandi Horton, President
Michelle Jensen, VP
Kris Tefft, Treasurer
Liz Evans, Fundraising & (Student Outreach)
Katherine Mason, Scholarship Chair


BOARD MEMBERS
Marne J. Horstman | Justin Thayer
Jessica Gallardo | Heather Kurtenbach
Chris Ross


KEY ROLES/NON-BOARD MEMBERS
Alexys Smith | Haley Schmidlin
Mackynzie Janssen


Kids’ Chance WA thanks

The Association of Washington Business

and Washington State Council of Fire Fighters

For their ongoing organizational, administrative and staff support of Kids’ Chance of Washington.

About Kids’ Chance Washington

Kids’ Chance of Washington was founded in 2001 through the collaborative efforts of leaders in labor, business and government to provide support to the families of Washington workers who have been seriously injured or have died from a work-related accident or exposure.

We at Kids’ Chance know the future can look frightening to those whose parent or spouse has been seriously or fatally injured at work. Entire families must adjust to the many impacts and changes from these accidents. We may be able to help with the additional challenge of funding the education and career goals of the family members.

Kids’ Chance can provide financial assistance for running start, vocational-technical schools and undergraduate college education.

Kids’ Chance of Washington is registered in Washington as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization to provide needs-based scholarships to the children and spouses affected by these serious work-related injuries or conditions. To qualify, the worker must be totally permanently disabled under the criteria of the Washington Department of Labor and Industries, or deceased.

Scholarships are funded through donations from business and labor organizations throughout the state, as well as individuals, employers, attorneys, and other groups affiliated with the workers’ compensation system in Washington.


Kids Chance of Washington is one of many states that offers this scholarship program. For more information on other states’ programs, visit the National Kids’ Chance, Inc. website

Our Board of Directors

Mandi Horton, President
Michelle Jensen, Vice President
Kris Tefft, Treasurer
Liz Evans, Fundraising
Katherine Mason, Scholarship Chair


BOARD MEMBERS
Marne J. Horstman
Justin Thayer
Jessica Gallardo
Heather Kurtenbach
Chris Ross


KEY ROLES/NON-BOARD MEMBERS
Alexys Smith
Haley Schmidlin
Mackynzie Janssen


Kids’ Chance WA thanks

The Association of Washington Business

and Washington State Council of Fire Fighters

For their ongoing organizational, administrative and staff support of Kids’ Chance of Washington.