Family-Centered Friday: Protein for All - Washington's approach to supporting families & staff
This month's Family-Centered Friday session showcased the Protein for All collaboration between the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts, local dependency courts, a naturopathic physician, and the Parents for Parents peer mentoring program. By offering protein-rich snacks to court-involved families and staff at key moments like before hearings or assessments, Protein for All aims to reduce stress, stabilize emotions, and support clearer decision-making and cognitive function. Attendees learn about program implementation, benefits, and preliminary outcomes.
Moderator:
- Teri Deal, deputy managing director, NCSC
Speakers (in order of appearance):
- Dr. Kristen Allott, naturopathic physician and consultant, Dynamic Brains Consulting
- Natasha Duarte, co-founder, Dynamic Brains Consulting
- Kelly Warner-King, manager, family & youth justice programs, Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts
- Shawn Powell, Parents Supporting Parents coordinator, King County Courthouse
- Arina Gertseva, family court principal research associate, Washington State Center for Court Research
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