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 Founded in 1997, Children's Country Home is an
eight-bed, nonprofit home that
provides 24-hour skilled care to medically fragile and
technology-dependent children.
Children's Country Home is licensed as a home health care agency and pediatric group home.
Annually, we serve nearly 20 medically fragile children. We provide respite, transitional,
long-term and hospice care. As a pediatric provider, Children's
Country Home serves children from infancy through their 17th year.
Children's Country Home complies with federal and state statutory and
regulatory requirements regarding nondiscrimination in the provision of
client services and in employment practices. We value the diversity of
cultures and lifestyles among our clients and staff and encourage the
integration of cultural practices into the plan of care. No one is
discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age,
religion, sexual orientation or disability.
To enhance the quality of life of medically fragile children by providing
24-hour healthcare services in a loving, family centered home guided by
the values of dignity, compassion, sharing and stewardship.
 Children's
Country Home serves as an extension to the child's own family, providing
individualized care for each child. We believe that children should be
served in the least restrictive setting possible, and make every attempt
to provide an atmosphere that is similar to a child's home.
The house has bright, colorful rooms, extensive yard and a specialized and
caring staff. Families are encouraged to participate in all aspects of
their child's care and staff work in conjunction with the family in
planning and treatment.
Diane Kolb
Executive Director
A graduate of Washington State University, Ms. Kolb has nearly 20
years of healthcare marketing, public relations and leadership experience.
Diane is a President of Soroptimist International of Sno-King and the 2006 NW Region Emerging Leader. After serving
on the Children's Country Home Board of Directors for several years, she
joined the staff in 2006.
Judy Wachlin, RN
Clinical Director
Ms. Wachlin has spent more than 40 years working in Pediatric Nursing.
Judy has extensive experience in nursing administration at Children’s
Regional Hospital & Medical Center in Seattle. Her particular area of
expertise is caring for technology-dependent and medically fragile
children. She joined Children’s' Country Home in 2001.
Pat Wilson, RN, BSN
Clinical Supervisor
Ms. Wilson received a BS in Nursing from University of Florida in 1969 and
has enjoyed a nursing career for most of the 37 years since, a number of
those years in critical care. She transitioned into pediatric nursing 10
years ago and joined Children's Country Home in 2000. Pat is married with
2 adult children.
Carla Arnold, MSW
Social Worker and Volunteer/Intern Coordinator
Ms. Arnold is the Social Worker and Volunteer Coordinator. Carla has a
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado, and a
Master’s Degree in Social Work from California State University. She has
over 16 years experience working with children, youth and families in a
variety of settings.
Jill Harrington
Assistant Administrator
Ms. Harrington is from the East Coast but has lived in Washington for
the past six years. She has a BS from St. Lawrence University and spent
many years in the telecommunications industry before having her family.
Jill worked at Children's Country Home from 2001-2003 and returned in
early 2006.
Susan Helgeson
Facilities Coordinator
Ms. Helgeson is a graduate of Washington State University. She moved to
the Seattle area after graduating and spent over 15 years in the retailing
environment. She joined Children's Country Home in 2007.
Children's Country Home is staffed with 24-hour nurses. Our nursing staff
includes RN's, LPN's, and Nursing Aides.
Board photos by
Francis Zera
Photography
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