Kinship Care Program offered at Opportunity Council's Whatcom County Resource Center
1111 Cornwall Avenue, Suite C, Bellingham, WA 98225
Eligibility
Serves kinship families in Whatcom, Island and San Juan 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) 734-5121
Voice - Main
Application process
Call to make an appointment.
Fees
None.
Service area
Whatcom, WA
Description
Offers support services for grandparents or other non-parental caregivers of children in their custody. Assists with legal, financial, and basic needs resources.
What's Here
Providing organization
Opportunity Council - Whatcom County
Provides a range of services including helping people in crisis meet immediate needs while providing long-term support. We shelter people who are homeless, feed people who are hungry, prepare young children for school, help keep people safe and warm through the winter, and more.