| Families for Kids is a network of current and former members of foster
and adoptive families. Our goal is to help find and support other families
who may be interested in helping abused and neglected children.
The program began in the first few months of 1998 with the creation
of a toll free telephone line and part-time coordinators in each
of the six DSHS regions in the state of Washington. Lutheran
Community Services Northwest is our primary sponsor. Funding
is generated through public and private contracts, grants and donations.
Are you interested in becoming a foster
or adoptive parent in Washington
State? We can help.
We provide free information on what it is like to be a foster and/or
adoptive parent and offer support through the decision making and licensing
process. For information on becoming a foster parent, go to our Getting
Started page.
Are you currently a foster or adoptive family
in Washington State?
We can help.
Families for Kids provides support to families through our
network of regional teams. Our primary strategy is to link foster parents together
through family hubs, family mentorship, new family buddies and support groups.
To learn more about these support methods, please visit our Foster
Family Support page.
Are you currently a Kinship Caregiver in Washington State?
We can help.
We provide free information to connect you with community resources and services, even if children are not wards of the state. We also offer support to families through our network of regional teams. Please visit our Kinship Caregiver page for more information.
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