Alliance 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 your local Kinship Navigator, too. 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. They can provide referrals and help kinship caregivers navigate different state agencies. Support groups are another feature of the KN program.
- To find a kinship navigator near you, visit the DSHS kinship care website. There you can search for kinship navigators and kinship support programs.
