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

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

Eligibility

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. Legal resident or citizenship not required.

Hours

M-F, 8am-5pm.

(509) 886-0700

Voice

Website

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

Email

[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

Focus Population

Caregivers

Languages

Spanish

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

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.