Navigator Program offered by Catholic Community Services' Kinship Services in South King
Provides resources, information and support to assist family members who are raising their relative’s children, either temporarily or long term. The Kinship Navigator is available to provide kinship caregivers with information, referrals and resources to support them in the following areas: -Advocacy and referral -Support groups -Parent education -Child care -Legal guidance -Medical, dental and mental health resources -Housing -Financial support
Physical Address
1229 West Smith Street, Kent, WA 98032
Hours
M-F, 9am-4:30pm.
Application process
Call or visit website for more information.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Adults ages 18 or older who are the primary caregiver for a friend's or a relative's children. Children living in home with caregiver must be age 18 or younger. Caregiver may have either informal or formal responsibility, such as legal custody or guardianship. Licensed foster parents or clients with open cases with CPS and Child Welfare Services are eligible for financial assistance through their case workers.
Languages
Interpreter services
Service area
King, WA
Agency info
Catholic Community Services' Kinship Services
Provides resources, financial assistance, and information and support to those who are the primary caregiver for their friends' or relatives' children, either temporarily or on a long-term basis.