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Kinship Navigator Services at Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington

Individuals who are raising a grandchild or relative's child(ren). Kinship caregiver, must be a blood relative.
Proof of household income proof that child is residing in the home list of all persons residing in the household proof of status of custodial parent. Income requirements vary by number of persons residing in the household, call for specific details.
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
https://www.helpingelders.org/kinship-caregivers
[email protected]

English, Interpreter Services

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No fees

Clark, WA
Cowlitz, WA
Klickitat, WA
Skamania, WA
Wahkiakum, WA

Description

The Kinship Navigator provides advocacy, information and referral services to those who are raising their relatives' children either temporarily or long term. The Navigator provides information about how to access and apply for services as well as problem solve and advocate for kinship families when or if issues arise. These services are provided to assist kinship caregivers, who are over the age of 18, with understanding and navigating community services for children living with relatives while reducing barriers faced by kinship caregivers when accessing services. Some of the services that the Kinship Navigator can provide include, but are not limited to, advocacy and referral, support groups, parent education, child care, legal guidance, housing assistance, financial support and medical, dental and mental health resources.

Providing organization

Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington

Public agency providing support to older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers in Southwest Washington (Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties).