Kinship Caregiver Support Program offered at Family Education and Support Services

6840 Capitol Boulevard South, Building 3, Tumwater, WA 98501

Main office is located off Capital Boulevard amongst the state offices.

Eligibility

Low income family members raising a relative child(ren) under the age of 18 and are residents of Thurston, Mason or Lewis County.

Hours

M-Th, 8:30am-4:30pm.

(360) 754-7629

Voice - Kinship Navigator

https://familyess.org/kinship/

[email protected]

Application process

Call to make an appointment for an interview.

Fees

None.

Service area

Mason, WA
Lewis, WA
Thurston, WA

Description

Links grandparents and other relative caregivers to: - support groups, - resources, - provides education, - increases access and - offers case management along with financial support. Financial support is in the form of: - rental and utility assistance, - funds for purchases of bedding, furniture, - clothing, - food, - car repairs, - gas/bus vouchers and - medications for the child. Emergency aid is available for those who qualify. Please contact the Kinship Navigator.

What's Here

Case/Care Management General Clothing Provision Gas Service Payment Assistance Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Gas Money Prescription Expense Assistance Household Goods Vouchers Food Vouchers Rent Payment Assistance Water Service Payment Assistance Caregiver Consultation and Support Electric Service Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Family Education and Support Services

Promotes healthy child development through prevention, intervention, and community enrichment services.