Nathan LaChine provides consulting, training, and advisory services to organizations, agencies, and professionals working with youth, caregivers, and system involved families. With decades of frontline experience and a deep understanding of policy, practice, and prevention, Nathan offers practical, trauma-informed guidance grounded in real-world application.
About Nathan LaChine
Nathan LaChine is a third-generation foster parent with over 20 years of experience providing therapeutic foster care to some of Washington State’s most vulnerable youth. His firsthand experience supporting young people with complex needs informs his work as a nationally recognized trainer, consultant, and internet safety expert.
For more than 25 years, Nathan has served as a volunteer and board member with the nonprofit MaleSurvivor, supporting male survivors of sexual abuse. He is also the founder of Evergreen Caregiver Support, an organization dedicated to strengthening caregivers through education, advocacy, and community-based resources.
Through his work, Nathan has developed and delivered professional trainings on topics including:
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC)
- Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
- Internet Safety & Digital Harm Reduction
- LGBTQIA+ / SOGIE-affirming practices
- Harm Reduction approaches for youth and families
- Caregiver support and secondary trauma
Consulting Approach
Nathan’s consulting is rooted in the principles of Educate, Empower, and Harm Reduction. His approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to the unique needs of each organization or community. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, Nathan works alongside teams to identify practical strategies that can be implemented immediately and sustained over time.
Drawing on lived experience, policy knowledge, and extensive training expertise, Nathan helps organizations:
- Translate research and policy into actionable practice
- Strengthen trauma-informed and youth-centered practices
- Navigate complex issues related to online safety and exploitation
- Build caregiver-inclusive systems of support
- Develop inclusive, affirming policies for LGBTQIA+ youth
Request Consulting Services
Consulting services are customized and may include strategic advising, training development, policy review, program consultation, and facilitated discussions.
To learn more or to request consulting services, please complete the Training & Consulting Inquiry Form.