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Caregivers Support Program offered by Catholic Community Services' Kinship Services

100 23rd Avenue South, Randolph Carter Family Center, Seattle, WA 98144

At the intersection of E Yesler Way and 23rd Ave S, across the street from the Douglass-Truth library. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
Eligibility
To receive financial assistance, applicants must have exhausted all other financial assistance resources prior to contacting Kinship Care. Adults ages 18 or older who are the primary caregiver for a friend's or a relative's children. Children living in home with caregiver are ages 18 or younger. Caregiver has either informal or formal responsibility, such as legal custody or guardianship. Licensed foster parents or clients with open cases with CPS and Child Welfare Services are eligible for financial assistance through their case workers.
Hours
M-F, 9am-4:30pm.
Languages
Interpreter services
Application process
Call or email for more information.
Fees
None.
Service area
King, WA

Other Information

Languages

  • Interpreter services

Focus Population

  • Caregivers
Provides financial assistance for eligible families providing kinship care. Examples of items that qualify for financial assistance are listed below:  
  • Food, clothing, transportation, household items
  • Legal custody filing fees
  • School uniforms, supplies, field trips, band instruments
  • Sports and youth activities registrations, fees, uniforms, tutoring
  • One-time help with rent or utilities to prevent eviction or shut-off
Providing organization
Catholic Community Services' Kinship Services
Provides resources, financial assistance, and information and support to those who are the primary caregiver for their friends' or relatives' children, either temporarily or on a long-term basis.