• Mission

    The mission of Cocoon House is to partner with young people, families, and the community to break the cycle of homelessness through outreach, housing, prevention, education, and employment. This mission supports the belief that every young person deserves a home and the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.

  • Vision

    Every young person in our community is safe and thriving.

  • Core Values

    Cocoon House is committed to helping youth build meaningful relationships and grow into unique, independent young adults. We create a peaceful nurturing environment for youth, and all services are rooted in positive youth development, building on each young person’s strengths. Cocoon House honors our commitments and is accountable to our investors, the community, and youth and families. We courageously move through change in order to continuously improve and achieve excellence in our work. Our core values:

    Community—Equity—Respect—Growth—Advocacy—Leadership—Safety

About Us

Founded as an emergency shelter for youth in 1991, Cocoon House has grown to include a continuum of programs designed to prevent and end youth homelessness. Cocoon House offers short- and long-term housing, street outreach, and prevention services aimed at strengthening families. Together, these programs represent a network of services that improve outcomes for youth and families in Snohomish County.

Cocoon House is strongly committed to removing barriers and supporting inclusion and diversity in all its forms.  We strive to create a safe and open atmosphere for young people, families, staff, board members, community partners and funders.  We learn from the diverse individuals we work with and embrace their unique attributes to ensure we fulfill our agency mission and core values.

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Our Approach

Our comprehensive approach ensures that each young person is met where they are, physically and emotionally. Cocoon House staff can connect with young people and their families throughout Snohomish County, whether it be in their homes, in our programs, schools, or anywhere else in the community. All youth and families are provided the tools and support they need to address conflict and barriers while providing a pathway towards independence and building stronger families. This tailored approach gives young people and their families the greatest chance to break the cycle of homelessness.

Leadership

  • Joseph Alonzo

    Chief Executive Officer

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  • Rachel Mathison

    Vice President/ Chief Program Officer

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  • Chris Willis

    Chief Finance Officer

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  • Tarah Wilder

    Impact Officer

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  • Keiko Duncan

    Director of Human Resources

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  • Rick Nelson

    Director of Operations

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  • Andrea Wyatt

    Director of Community Engagement

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  • Victoria Carroll

    Director of Youth Housing

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  • Ron Sarrys

    Director of Family Engagement

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  • Claire Petersen

    Director of Young Adult Housing

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  • Susan Gustafson

    Director of Employment

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  • Jill Costello

    Director of Outreach

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Cocoon House Board

  • Dr. Jeanne Willard

    Board Chair

    Everett Public Schools

  • Michael Braley

    Vice Chair

    Everett Police Department

  • Elaine Helm

    Secretary

    Premera

  • Sharleen Bonnville

    Treasurer

    Seattle Bank

  • Dr. Mike Lee

    Immediate Past Board Chair

    Edmonds Orthopedic Center

  • Andrea Mulhall

    Fortive

  • Ashley Abrams

    John L. Scott

  • Bo Jungmayer

    Pivotal Ventures

  • Charles Adkins

    The Tulalip Tribes

  • Curt Queyrouze

    Coastal Community Bank

  • Natalie Tarantino

    Snohomish County Public Defenders Association

  • Jay Bull

    Pacific Crest Savings Bank

C.A.R.E. Community

In partnership with Snohomish County Children’s Wellness Coalition, Snohomish County Human Services and other organizations throughout Snohomish County, we are committed to implementing trauma-informed practices and policies and are proud to be a designated C.A.R.E. Community site.

We are dedicated to staff professional development, participation in ongoing learning communities and operational change that focuses on Compassion, Appreciation, Resilience and Empowerment.