Vallerie Fisher is an Unsung Hero because by day she is a family support worker with Seattle Public Schools, and by night a widowed mother of five daughters; three she birthed, two adopted.

Monty is a true hero because he has stepped up to provide a stable second parental figure for his grandchild, Kimber.

Joyce's encouragement of relative caregivers has been monumental. She always arrives with a smile, a calmness, and quiet reassurance. [she has ...] served 100's of grandparents and relative caregivers along the way.

As a parent of a child with Asperger’s and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Carrie Fannin is a strong advocate for vulnerable children and a successful community mobilizer.

How to empower kids to set boundaries for themselves – while also recognizing the value of building community.

Even after experiencing several tragedies within her family, Unsung Hero Chandra Reeves has shown resilience and a determination to keep her family strong and her culture an integral part of their lives.

The reason I am nominating Mrs. Garcia, is because she is an example for all parents in our school, community and in the state of Washington.

I first met Yvette when I was facilitating a Family Readiness Group meeting as president of the USS Pennsylvania Blue Family Readiness Group (FRG), when her husband had just transferred from a different boat (submarine) to the Penn. The Family Readiness Group (FRG) is a command-supported organization whose sole purpose is to provide emotional support during the Sailor's time in the command.

Some of the Unsung Hero honorees volunteer at local schools; some have started nonprofit organizations; some mentor others in their communities. All, however, are outstanding caregivers doing heroic work on behalf of children.

Want your kids to learn how to ride bikes safely? Show them and take advantage of the many excellent programs teaching kids how to bike safely

If we don't acknowledge and applaud the superheroes in our own lives they may disappear.

It's cold season again and fever is threatening to cause discomfort and anxiety for kids and grownups alike

Amara has helped them with legal and emotional support, and provided a place for the kids to visit their biological parents. In turn, Fred and Adam’s family contributes to Amara with their money, time and expertise.

A TED talk changes one parent's ideas about kids, danger, and an understanding of what it means to keep them safe.

Dr. Tony Woodward, medical director of emergency services at Seattle Children's Hospital, addresses the biggest safety issues for kids.