Kinship Care Program offered at Olympic Area Agency on Aging in Forks

481 5th Avenue, Forks, WA 98331

Located on the corner of West E St and 5th Ave.

Eligibility

Serves kinship families in Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor and Pacific counties. Kinship families are formed when grandparents or other relatives care for children whose own parents are unable to care for them. The arrangement can be informal and private; in other situations, the local child welfare agency is involved.

(360) 374-9496

Voice - Main

https://www.o3a.org/programs/caregiver-support/kinship-caregiver-support-program-kcsp-relatives-as-parents-rap/

[email protected]

Application process

Call for details.

Fees

None.

Service area

Clallam, WA

Description

Offers information, support and financial assistance to kinship families. Coordinates support groups with area kinship caregivers. Provides limited funding once a year to assist with basic needs such as - Food, clothing, transportation, household items - School uniforms, supplies, field trips, band instruments - Sports and youth activity registrations, fees, uniforms, tutoring - One-time help with rent or utilities to prevent eviction or shut-off - Tutoring or transition counseling

What's Here

Kinship Navigator Programs Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups Kinship Care Subsidy Programs

Providing organization

Olympic Area Agency on Aging in Clallam County

Provides a network of in-home and community services, supports, programs and assistance to older adults and adults with disabilities in Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson and Pacific Counties. O3A'S multidimensional approach includes both direct and contracted service delivery; community outreach with disease prevention and health promotion; and strategies to increase access to medical, health care, and supportive services. O3A can help explore options, answer questions, and link to services.