Kinship Caregiver Support Program offered at Catholic Charities Serving Central WA in Yakima
Kinship Caregiver Support Program offered at Catholic Charities Serving Central WA in Yakima
5301 Tieton Drive, Suite C, Yakima, WA 98908
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.
M-F, 8am-5pm.
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Yakima, WA Kittitas, WA Benton, WA Franklin, WA Columbia, WA Garfield, WA Asotin, WA Walla Walla, WA
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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.
Catholic Charities Serving Central WA
Child care/early education program/maternity/parenting, family and senior programs; kinship; counseling mental health.