Foster / Kinship Services

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E Foster Care Services 360-918-7817 Community Youth Services

FPAWS

Assists ages 8-18 who are referred by DCFS. Therapeutic program provides children and foster families with intensive support services to ensure placement stability, improve school functioning, decrease behavioral problems and improve mental health. Interpreter services available. www.communityyouthservices.org

1-800-391-2273 (CARE)

Foster Parents Association of Washington State

Advocacy and support group for foster, adoptive and kinship care providers throughout the state. Conferences, activities and resources available. www.fpaws.org

 

E Kinship Caregiver Support Program 360-754-7629 Family Education and Support Services

Emergency nancial aid for kinship caregivers (adults caring for a relative’s child); call to see if you qualify. Short-term funds are for food, housing, clothing, school supplies and legal services. Call for more information. Interpreter services available. www.familyess.org

Lifeline 360-754-7629 Family Education and Support Services

A free monthly support group meeting for foster and adoptive parents. Meetings are held at the Hands On Children’s Museum and include a concurrent children’s program. Call to register. www.familyess.org

E Supervised Visitation & Foster Child Support Services Family Support Center 360-754-9297 x206

Provides transportation, supervision, and supervised exchange services for families who need safe and nurturing supervised visitation with their non-custodial children. Interpreter services available. www.fscss.org 

 

 

○ = Faith-based, & = Gay/Lesbian/Queer-friendly, ☼ = Trans-af rming, ■ = State program, + = Referral required, E = servicios en español