Consulting & Policy Services
Evergreen Caregiver Support provides trauma-informed consulting and policy services to support schools, county agencies, and community-based organizations in strengthening systems of care for youth, caregivers, and families. Our work is grounded in education, empowerment, and harm reduction, and is designed to support the development of safe, responsive, and equitable organizational practices.
Our consulting services include the following areas of support. Organizational Consulting assists agencies and educational institutions in strengthening trauma-informed practice, improving service delivery systems, and enhancing supports for youth and families. Policy Review & Development provides structured guidance in the development, refinement, and implementation of organizational policies that are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with best practices in youth and family services. Program Development Support offers consultation in the design, evaluation, and enhancement of programs serving caregivers, youth, and communities, with emphasis on prevention, engagement, and measurable impact.
Training & Staff Development Guidance supports organizations in aligning staff training frameworks with trauma-informed care principles, harm reduction approaches, internet safety, Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) prevention, and LGBTQIA+ affirming practices. Systems & Practice Consultation provides collaborative, systems-level support to assess organizational structures, identify service gaps, and strengthen coordinated, evidence-informed approaches to care.
Through these services, Evergreen Caregiver Support partners with institutions to translate trauma-informed and equity-centered principles into practical, sustainable organizational change.
Organizations interested in consulting or policy support are invited to complete our Workshops & Presentations Request Form. A member of our team will follow up to discuss scope, goals, and partnership needs.
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 fully customized and may include strategic advising, training development, policy review, program consultation, facilitated discussions, and marketing and public outreach planning tailored to your organization’s needs. To learn more or to request consulting services, please complete the Training & Consulting Inquiry Form. Please allow a minimum of 1 week for review of all consultation applications. For rush requests or special projects, please call to discuss availability and scheduling options.
