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Call the number or search for child care providers in your area using the webpage. Specialists at Child Care Aware of WA also help families apply for child care subsidies.

Navy and Department of Air Force (DAF) families who are enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) and meet prescribed eligibility criteria receive an authorized allotment of respite care per family per month, at no cost for the EFMP children.

Offers information, referral, and follow up services to grandparents and other relatives raising kin-children to link them to benefits and services that they or the children need.

This program assists grandparents and other relatives who are raising children because their parents are unable to do so. Kinship navigators can help with unexpected expenses for a child's food, clothing, extracurricular activities, legal fees, and more once a year if qualified. Serves Kittitas, Yakima, Benton, Franklin, Columbia, Garfield, Asotin, and Walla Walla Counties.

Offers respite care for medically fragile individuals, or people with special needs. Application is required.

Provides diapers, formula, parenting classes, emergency short term childcare, parenting materials, and play and learn groups.

Provides childcare subsidy to low income families living within Spokane city limits with children 5 or under.

Provides assistance to Native American and Alaska Indian families with children aged 4 weeks up to 13 years-old enrolled in a Federally Recognized Tribe. Resources include child care, school readiness, early learning education, one-on-one parent education, family support, resource referrals and connections to wrap around services.

Offers support in the form of a voucher (financial award) for unpaid caregivers who support a family member, friend, or neighbor who has a special need or condition. The voucher is used to pay for services or programs that allow the caregiver to have respite, or “short breaks”. Lifespan Respite vouchers are for short-term respite.

The Working Connections Child Care program helps eligible families pay for child care. Families can apply by calling or submitting an application online at www.WashingtonConnection.org.

Offers information, referral, and follow up services to grandparents and other relatives raising kin-children to link them to benefits and services that they or the children need.

Offers information, referral, and follow up services to grandparents and other relatives raising kin-children to link them to benefits and services that they or the children need.

Helps families find child care options in their area as well as connecting to financial resources. This includes helping families apply for Working Connections Child Care or Homeless Grace Period assistance with the state of Washington. Families can either call for assistance or email [email protected].

Offers information, referral, and follow up services to grandparents and other relatives raising kin-children to link them to benefits and services that they or the children need.

Services offered to military families who have a family member with special health care need.

Offers information, referral, and follow up services to grandparents and other relatives raising kin-children to link them to benefits and services that they or the children need.

Individuals and families can use this search tool to find a local respite care provider that matches their specific needs.

Safe Families for Children helps families facing difficult circumstances by connecting parents with trained volunteers who provide support, encouragement, temporary caregiving, and access to helpful resources. Their goal is to keep children safe, strengthen families during times of crisis, and help parents build a stable support network so families can stay together and thrive.

MCFHC offers emergency respite care for foster children and families in crisis. Care is offered on a temporary, drop-in basis. MCFHC operates from a strength based, trauma informed lens when providing care.

Offers information, referral, and follow up services to grandparents and other relatives raising kin-children to link them to benefits and services that they or the children need.

Offers information, referral, and follow up services to grandparents and other relatives raising kin-children to link them to benefits and services that they or the children need.

Offers virtual and in-person Kinship Care support services connecting relative caregivers (grandparents, aunts, uncles, and siblings) and the children in their care to resources and a community of other families in similar situations. See website for details.

Offers information, referral, and follow up services to grandparents and other relatives raising kin-children to link them to benefits and services that they or the children need.

This program assists grandparents and other relatives who are raising children because their parents are unable to do so. Offers interactive, education workshops to strengthen knowledge and skill of caregivers. The Kinship Peer Mentor program provides one-to-one services and support to access community resources. Also offers funds and extra support for 55+ eligible kinship caregivers and specialized ethnic populations. See website for details.

Offers information, referral, and follow up services to grandparents and other relatives raising kin-children to link them to benefits and services that they or the children need.

Provides resources and support to relatives/non-biological caregivers raising children in Pierce County. Call or see website for details and eligibility.

Offers information, referral, and follow up services to grandparents and other relatives raising kin-children to link them to benefits and services that they or the children need.

Offers information, referral, and follow up services to grandparents and other relatives raising kin-children to link them to benefits and services that they or the children need.

Visit website to locate Kinship Navigators in your area. Kinship Navigators help family caregivers connect with local resources & support groups to assure the safety and healthy development of children & youth to prevent unnecessary entries into foster care.

Provides assistance to Native American and Alaska Indian families with children aged 4 weeks up to 13 years-old enrolled in a Federally Recognized Tribe. Resources include child care, school readiness, early learning education, one-on-one parent education, family support, resource referrals and connections to wrap around services.

Offers information, referral, and follow up services to grandparents and other relatives raising kin-children to link them to benefits and services that they or the children need.

Access Pierce is a resource navigation center that connects families living in Pierce County with housing, food, childcare, healthcare, employment, transportation, and behavioral health services. Call to get connected to services.

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.

The Kinship Navigator program assists grandparents, other relatives, and family friends who are raising children because their parents are unable to do so. Kinship Navigators serve as a one-stop shop providing resources, assistance, problem-solving and emotional support to kinship caregivers. They also assist these families to locate housing, connect to local support groups, apply for urgent need funds through the Kinship Caregiver Support Program and act as advocates.

Offers information, referral, and follow up services to grandparents and other relatives raising kin-children to link them to benefits and services that they or the children need.

STAR is Island Rec's daily after-school program for youth in grades K-5. The program is held at Friday Harbor Elementary School after school until 6pm. STAR provides a safe, supervised, fun and enriching environment. The daily program includes a snack, outside play time, organized games & activities, and homework time. Students can drop in and parents will receive a bill at the end of the month.

The Host Families Program provides safe homes for children of families in crisis. A family can have their child or children stay with a host family anywhere from one night up to several weeks or months. The service is meant to provide respite for a family going through a crisis like homelessness, medical issues, domestic violence, or mental health issues. Families retain custody of their children and can have their children returned to them at any time.

Offers information, referral, and follow up services to grandparents and other relatives raising kin-children to link them to benefits and services that they or the children need.

Provides short-term emergency assistance to help eligible families pay for high-quality child care in a licensed child care center or licensed family home. Call to apply. Serves Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties.

The Host Families Program provides safe homes for children of families in crisis. A family can have their child or children stay with a host family anywhere from one night up to several weeks or months. The service is meant to provide respite for a family going through a crisis like homelessness, medical issues, domestic violence, or mental health issues. Families retain custody of their children and can have their children returned to them at any time.

The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps low- and middle-income families living within Seattle city limits who have a parent working or attending school to pay for child care for children 1 month to 12 years of age. Eligible families can utilize 250+ participating providers accepting CCAP vouchers for full-time, part-time, or before/after school care. Temporary vouchers available for job seeking parents.

Brightspark staff is on site to help families apply for childcare subsidies.

Childcarespaces.com allows guardians to search and book real-time drop-in or emergency openings with licensed childcare providers in Whatcom County. Families who live in the county and have children ages 0–5 may qualify for free childcare if they receive SNAP, WIC, TANF, Working Connections, or are experiencing an emergency, while private‑pay families can also use the system by paying for care themselves.

Offers information, referral, and follow up services to grandparents and other relatives raising kin-children to link them to benefits and services that they or the children need.