Kinship Care Program offered at Olympic Area Agency on Aging in Port Townsend

2500 West Sims Way, Suite 203, Port Townsend, WA 98368

Located on the 2nd floor of the ReMax building at the roundabout. Parking is behind the building next to the 2nd floor entrance.

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

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

Providing organization

Olympic Area Agency on Aging in Jefferson 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.