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 ServicesFinancial 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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Modification Date: February 7, 2007. For more ways to get in touch with the Department of Social and Health Services go to the DSHS Contact Information web page. Technical Site Comments: DSHS Webmaster.
