KINSHIP CARE IN WASHINGTON STATE

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KINSHIP CARE IN WASHINGTON STATE

Serving grandparents or other family members raising a relative's child

Are you a grandparent or other family member raising a relative's child? You are not alone. Over 35,000 people in Washington State are caring for a relative's child.

The financial, legal, and emotional issues of raising a relative's child can be challenging. Services and support when raising a relative's child can be a lifesaver.

Getting answers to questions and finding services, programs, and support can be confusing and overwhelming. We are here to help.

What information do you need today?

Benefits and Services

Financial Help, Child care, Free or Reduced Price food, Foster Care Resources, and the Family Health Hotline

Health Care

Applying for Children's Health Coverage, Finding Dental Care, Mental Health Services, Drug and Alcohol Services, Informed Consent for Medical and Mental Health Services, and Resources for Children with Disabilities

Raising Children Today

Information and Training, Raising a Child with Special Needs, Raising a Child of a Substance Abuser, and Mentoring Children  

Legal Issues

Legal options, Legal services, and Child support resources

Resource Persons and Support Groups

List of support groups and resource persons for grandparents and relatives raising children

Professionals

For professionals, advocates and relatives raising children; kinship care related legislative, policy and public information documents

Publications/Links

Kinship publications, websites, book

What's New

Special events and new resources

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