Kinship Care Resource List
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Normally this term is associated with grandparents who are raising their grand children, due to a variety of circumstances. But, if you are an aunt or uncle, a cousin, or sibling, raising a dependent child, you meet the criteria, as well. Over 35,000 people in Washington State are caring for a relative’s child.
The financial, legal, and emotional issues of raising a relative’s child can be challenging. Services and support when raising a relative’s child can be a lifesaver. It is for that reason that we have assembled this list of resources.
Here are a few facts regarding this situation in Washington state...
- There are 61,905 children living in grandparent-headed households (4.1% of all the children in the state).
- There are another 24,086 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.6% of all the children in the state).
- Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Washington, 35,761 are living there without either parent present.
- 35,341 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them (7,903 in King County and 5,364 in Pierce County): 6% of these grandparents are African American; 10% are Hispanic/Latino; 5% are American Indian or Native Alaskan; and 48% are White.
- 39% of these grandparents live in households without the parents present. 71% are under the age of 60; 13% live in poverty.
So, there is no reason to feel alone in your situation. There are thousands of folks in Washington, in a situation like yours. And, there are numerous resources available to assist you. Click here for a printer friendly list of kinship care resources.
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