Ongoing Support

Alliance Caregiver Retention, Education, and Support (CaRES)

CaRES helps kinship caregivers understand the licensing process and provides ongoing support through mentorship, trainings, support groups, and events. They can help connect you to local resources and your local Kinship Navigator. Connect with CaRES for help understanding the complex child welfare and court system, managing challenging behaviors, and partnering with others to support children and youth experiencing foster care.

Kinship Navigator Program

The Kinship Navigator (KN) program is run by the Department of Social and Health Services Aging and Long-Term Support Administration. Navigators are knowledgeable about local resources for kinship caregivers, as well as helping them navigate different state agencies. Support groups are another feature of the KN program.