| General Information |
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Relatives As Parents Program (RAPP)
Find a “Kinship Navigator,” local Relative Caregiver support groups, etc. |
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Resources for Foster and Adoptive Parents
Families For Kids Foster Family Support page or call 888.794.1794 |
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Kinship Care in Washington State
Prevalence, Policy, and Needs |
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Info about foster care and the child welfare system
DSHS Children's Administration | Families for Kids: foster care and adoption info 888.794.1794 |
| Publications |
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Relatives as Parents: A Resource Guide for Relatives Raising Children in Washington State (DSHS 22-996x) call 360.586.6360 |
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Relatives guide to Child Welfare Services (DSHS 22-492x) call 360.586.6360 |
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A Parent’s Guide to the Public Mental Health System 800.446.259 extension 3 |
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Options for Grandparents and Other Non parental Caregivers: A Legal Guide for Washington State Northwest Women’s Law Center – 206.682.9552 |
| Health Care |
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Application for Children's Medical Benefits (pdf) |
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Services for individuals diagnosed with a development disability and/or delay (DDD)
Information | Regional DDD office numbers |
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Chemical Dependency Treatment Services
Through Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse (DASA) - 24-Hour Help line: 800.562.1240 |
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Find Health Centers - Washington State Health Care Authority |
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Find Dental Care Mix-Clark
E-mail them or call 360.725.3455 on Wednesdays 360.923.2753 all other days. |
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Find Mental Health Agencies or call 888.713.6010
Parent advocate within DSHS Mental Health Division: 800.446.0259 extension 3 |
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Within Reach (formerly the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition)
Information and referral on a broad range of health and social services related to raising children of all ages.
The Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Hotline: 800.322.2588 (TTY 711) |
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Info and support on raising children with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders
Statewide Action For Family Empowerment of Washington (SAFE WA) 866.300.1998 |
| Financial |
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Childcare Assistance
The Working Connections Child Care Program helps families to pay for child care. |
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Short-term support through the Kinship Caregivers Support Program
For relative caregivers not involved in the child welfare system, contact your local Senior Information and Assistance office or find your local office or call the Aging and Disability Services Administration at 800.422.3263 |
| Food and Nutrition |
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Special Supplemental Nutritional Program (WIC)
WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy. 800.841.1410 |
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National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs
Free or reduced price meals (CACFP) 360.725.6200 |
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Food Resources
Family Food Line 888.436.6392 |
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Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program (ITEIP)
Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies - 800.322.2588 (TTY 711) or 360.725.3500 and ask for Family Resources Coordinator (FRC) in your community. |
| Legal Resources |
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How You Can Give Legal Consent for Medical Care
Northwest Women’s Law Center referral line: 206.621.7691 (TTY 206.521.4317) 9:30am - 4:30pm and Wednesdays from 5:30pm - 7:30pm, also Sample form |
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Paternity establishment (for legal relationship, family medical history, Social Security, etc.)
Child Support enforcement (DCS) or call 800.442.KIDS |
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Legal Assistance - Relatives as Parents Program Legal Resources
· Legal Placement Options
· Mediation for Kinship Caregivers: An Alternative to the Courtroom (10½ minute Video)
· Working With a Lawyer
· Mediation: Should I Use It?
· Information on a Third Party Custody Action |
| Training |
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DSHS Resource Family Training
Institute |
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Families for Kids or call 888.794.1794 |
| Web Sites and Databases |
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AARP Grandparenting Home Page |
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AARP Foundation Grandparent Information Center (GIC) |
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Grandparent Information Center (GIC) Local Support Database |
| AARP Articles |
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Intergenerational Relationships: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren |
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Helping Your Grandchild Succeed in School |
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Help For Grandparents Raising Grandchildren |
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Your Grandchild's Parent is in Prison |
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Guide to Public Benefits for Grandfamilies |
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Helping Grandchildren Cope with a Parent’s Addiction |
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Tax Tips for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren |
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Housing Issues When Grandchildren Move In |
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Dealing with Your Grandchild’s Difficult Behaviors |
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Finding Help to Raise a Grandchild |
| Newsletters and Publications |
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GIC Voice Newsletter
Free newsletter from AARP for grandparents who are raising grandchildren. |
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Families for Kids has a limited supply of AARP booklets and handouts that can be mailed to you free of charge. Call- 888.794.1794 |
