About Karen Worthington

Karen Worthington Consulting was created out of a deep belief that adults have a collective responsibility to improve the lives of children and that all children are “our children.” Society’s obligations toward children are our shared kuleana. The multiple meanings of this Hawaiian word include “right, privilege, concern, responsibility, business, jurisdiction, authority, liability, interest, reason, cause, function,”  aptly describing adults’ stewardship relationship with children.

Karen Worthington Consulting helps child advocacy organizations—non-profit agencies, governments, and foundations— implement research-based approaches to accomplish their missions effectively and efficiently.  Karen Worthington Consulting also works to make child well-being a priority for elected officials and all Americans by publishing and presenting about how today’s decisions impact our children tomorrow.