Methods

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Connect with Kinship Caregivers

Free support groups:

Monthly In-Person
Contact us and visit our support groups page to learn about upcoming meetings.

Online
Ask to join Washington Kinship Caregivers Facebook Page to communicate online, in a closed group, about the challenges that come with caregiving.

Help line:

Call 360-726-2748 Tuesdays between 12 and 3pm to ask questions or just be heard.

Family Events with Other Kinship Families:

Summer Family Picnic, Date and Location TBD, Holiday Party, Date and Location TBD. Contact us to be added to an email list for details.

Due to COVID19, all of our efforts are being focused on keeping our Caregivers healthy. The well-being of their children depends on it! This is being carried out through grocery deliveries, diaper/toiletry deliveries, along with ZOOM monthly support groups and weekly ZOOM Gym and Storytimes. We are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of Caregivers during this pandemic, and we are using all resources available to this end. If you would like to help or contribute to this effort or if you are a Caregiver with needs, please call us at 360-726-2748 or email at info@kinshipconnection.org. Stay Safe!

COMMUNITY CONNECTION:

Resource Locator Tool: Connect with the Community

From our website portal, you can input your zip code, the age of your child, and the custody status of your child. In response to this data the program displays information on all the specific services that apply to your particular situation in your area. This tool is coming soon!!

Training:

Trauma Informed Trainings - Caring for children can be overwhelming, and new information is available on how best to handle children who have been through trauma. Research proves that all kids who have been removed from their biological parents have experienced trauma, even if removed at birth. Contact us to be notified of upcoming trainings.

ReFresh Conference

https://therefreshconference.org. Contact us for more information.

Mentorships

Kinship Caregivers and their kids can be supported and encouraged in the journey by those in the kinship community or the wider community who have insights and resources to share.