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

430 3rd Street, Raymond, WA 98577

Located on the corner of 3rd and Franklin St.

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) 642-3634

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

Pacific, 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

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

Providing organization

Olympic Area Agency on Aging in Pacific 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.