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.

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

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.

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.

The Kinship Navigator program assists grandparents and other relatives 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 and act as advocates.

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.