Kinship Caregiver Support Program offered at Catholic Charities Serving Central WA in Yakima

5301 Tieton Drive, Suite C, Yakima, WA 98908

Eligibility

Serves kinship families in Kittitas, Yakima, Benton, Franklin, Columbia, Garfield, Asotin, and Walla Walla 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.

(509) 965-7100

Voice - Navigator

https://catholiccharitiescw.org/services/kinship-raising-a-child-not-born-to-you

[email protected]

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call for more information or an appointment.

Fees

None.

Service area

Yakima, WA
Kittitas, WA
Benton, WA
Franklin, WA
Columbia, WA
Garfield, WA
Asotin, WA
Walla Walla, WA

Other Information

Languages

Spanish

Description

Helps kinship families navigate the legal, financial, and emotional challenges of caring for a young relative. Helps overcome barriers to - Navigating government systems - Seeking legal advice - Receiving information - Enrolling students in school - Accessing medical coverage and care - Connecting to behavioral health resources Helps with unexpected expenses for food, clothing, extracurricular activities and legal fees.

What's Here

Kinship Care Subsidy Programs Kinship Navigator Programs

Providing organization

Catholic Charities Serving Central WA

Child care/early education program/maternity/parenting, family and senior programs; kinship; counseling mental health.