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Child, Youth & Family Programs offered at Catholic Charities Serving Central WA in Yakima

Offers support groups, education, foster care and adoption support, help for guardians, as well as special programs for foster youth and teens. Kinship (Non-Parent Guardian Navigation): helps guardians or caregivers understand and navigate the services available to children living in their care. Navigator is available to help kinship caregivers with information about resources for legal assistance; assistance applying for Federal and State subsidies; locating or maintaining child care; navigating through the educational system, and advocacy and referrals to medical, dental, and mental health services. Foster Teen & Young Adult Programs: provides programs that guide and support foster youth between the ages of 14-23, as they transition from foster care to self-sufficiency. Through group trainings, one-on-one coaching, and adult and peer mentors, youth receive support to pursue their education, train for employment, learn financial literacy, and develop critical life skills such as creating healthy relationships, self-advocacy, and maintaining support networks. Also assist homeless youth and youth ages 18-24, who have transitioned from foster care with obtaining and maintaining housing. Helps youth in setting and achieving personal goals related to living independently.

Location

5301 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98908

Hours

M-F, 8am-5pm.

Application process

Call to schedule an appointment.

Eligibility

Foster Teen & Young Adult Programs: youth ages 18-24.

Fee

Call for details.

Languages

Spanish

Agency info

Catholic Charities Serving Central WA

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