Kinship Caregivers Support Program offered at Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington

270 9th Street Northeast, Suite 100, East Wenatchee, WA 98802

Eligibility

Serves kinship families in Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln and Okanogan 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.

Hours

M-F, 8am-5pm.

(509) 886-0700

Voice

https://www.aaccw.org/services-and-programs/assistance-for-caregivers/

[email protected]

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call to schedule an appointment.

Fees

None.

Service area

Adams, WA
Grant, WA
Lincoln, WA
Chelan, WA
Okanogan, WA
Douglas, WA

Other Information

Languages

Spanish

Focus Population

Caregivers

Description

Assists kinship families in locating needed resources and services. Accompanies families to CPS, Family Court, and school IEP meetings to provide support and reassurance. Administers the Kinship Caregiver Support Program which offers a one-time financial grant to low-income kinship families. Funds can be used for: - Food, Clothing, Basic Needs - School & Youth Activities - Emergency Utility Assistance - Emergency Rental Assistance - Transition Counseling - Transportation Assistance Coordinates kinship caregiver support groups. Unable to provide legal advice or assist in completing any legal paperwork.

What's Here

Kinship Care Subsidy Programs Special Education Advocacy Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups Kinship Navigator Programs

Providing organization

Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington

Administers state and federal resources to assist disabled and older persons to remain in their homes as long as possible.