Caregivers Support Program offered by Catholic Community Services' Kinship Services in Seattle

Caregivers Support Program offered by Catholic Community Services' Kinship Services in Seattle

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

Location

100 23rd Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144

Hours

M-F, 9am-4:30pm.

Application process

Call or email for more 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.

Fee

None.

Languages

Interpreter services

Agency info

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.