Caregiver Help

Caregiver Support and Resources

Family Caregiver Support Program-Clark County SW Washington Agency on Aging
7414 NE Hazel Dell Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98665-8325
360-694-8144
http://www.helpingelders.org

Family Caregiver Support Program-Clallam County Contact Information
360-452-3221, 360-374-9496, or 1-800-801-0070
Family Caregiver Support Program-Cowlitz County PO Box 539,
305 S. Pacific Av
Kelso, WA 98626
360-577-4929 or 800-682-2406
http://www.helpingelders.org

Family Caregiver Support Program-Grays Harbor County Contact Information
360-532-0520 or 1-800-801-0060
Family Caregiver Support Program- Island County Contact Information
360-676-6749
www.nwrcwa.org

Family Caregiver Support Program-Jefferson County Contact Information
1-800-801 0070\

Island County Family Caregiver Support Program
Camano Island: 360-387-6201
Coupeville: 360-678-4886
Oak Harbor: 360-675-0311
South Whidbey: 360-321-1600

KING COUNTY
Aging and Disability Services of King County 
P.O. Box 34215 – Seattle, WA 98124-4215
Phone: 206-684-0660; TTY: 206-684-0702; Fax: 206-684- 0152
http://www.agingkingcounty.org

KITSAP COUNTY
Kitsap County Division of Aging and Long Term Care 614 Division, MS-5
1026 Sidney Avenue
Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-337-5700 or 1-800-562-6418

LEWIS COUNTY
Family Caregiver Support Program 
Contact Information 360-664-3162 x106 or 1-866-714-0479

MASON COUNTY
Family Caregiver Support Program 
Contact Information 360-664-3162 x106 or 1-866-714-0479

PACIFIC COUNTY
Family Caregiver Support Program
Contact Information
1-888-571-6557 or 360-942-2177 1-888-571-6558 or 360-642-3634

PIERCE COUNTY
Family Caregiver Support Program- Pierce County Aging & Long Term Care   
3580 Pacific Av. Tacoma 98418
Phone: 253-798-4600; Toll-free: 1-800-562-0332
Website: www. Pierceadrc.org
Email: adrc@co.pierce.wa.us

SAN JUAN COUNTY
Family Caregiver Support Program Contact Information
Lopez, Shaw, Center, Decatur: 360-468-2421
Orcas, Blakely, Waldron: 360-376-2677
San Juan, Brown, Henry, Stuart: 360-378-2677
website: www.nwrcwa.org

SKAGIT COUNTY
Family Caregiver Support Program Contact Information
360 428-1301
www.nwrcwa.org

SKAMANIA COUNTY
Family Caregiver Support Program Skamania County Senior Services PO Box 369
Stevenson WA 98648
(509) 427-3990
http://www.helpingelders.org

SNOHOMISH COUNTY
Family Caregiver Network
Phone: 425-290-1240, 1-800-422-2024; TDD: 425-347-7997
Website: www.snocare.org;  
Email: seniorinfo@sssc.org  

THURSTON COUNTY
Family Caregiver Support Program Contact Information 360-664-3162 x106 or 1-866-714-0479
WAHKIAKUM COUNTY
Family Caregiver Support Program PO Box 539
305 S. Pacific Av. Ste. B
Kelso, WA 98626
360-577-4929 or 800-682-2406
http://www.helpingelders.org

WHATCOM COUNTY
Family Caregiver Support Program
Provides support and services to family caregivers, including: resource libraries, caregiver kits, resource coordination and caregiver support groups.
Contact Information
360-676-6749
www.nwrcwa.org

RELATED RESOURCES

Community Parent Resource Center
1118 S. 142nd Street - Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone: (253) 531-2022; Fax:  (253) 538-1126
Email: support@p2ppower.org 
Web site: http://p2ppower.org 
Description: Focus on Asian population. Funded by federal Department of Education. Provides services to parents of children in need of special education with the goal of empowering them to become better advocates for their children. Asian language interpreter service.
Areas Served: Pierce, Kitsap and South King County
Eligibility: Asian population
How to apply: Call for services
Fees: Most services are free of charge

Family Caregiver Alliance
180 Montgomery St., Suite 1100 – San Francisco, CA 94104                     
Phone: 1-800-445-8106; 415-434-3388
Web site: http://www.caregiver.org/ 
Description: A community-based advisory group involved in the planning and evaluation of the Family Caregiver Support Program. Individuals interested in developing information, supportive services, and resources for unpaid family caregivers of seniors and adults with disabilities are invited to participate.
Eligibility: Direct services are for California residents only, resources available for all  public.
How to apply: Call for services
Fees: Free except for classes and special events.

Free Caregivers' Handbook 
Phone: Toll-Free 1-800-422-3263
Email: corrlynn.korte@dshs.wa.gov
Description: Free caregiver kit
Areas Served: Washington state
Eligibility: The handbook is also available in Russian and Spanish.
How to apply: To receive it, send an email or call. Include your name and mailing address.
Fees: Free

Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP)
6316 S. 12th Street, Suite B - Tacoma, WA 98465
Phone: (253) 565-2266 (V/TTY); (800) 572-7368 (V/TTY)
Email: stomp@washingtonpave.org
Web site: http://www.washingtonpave.org/ 
Description: A special service of PAVE - Parents Are Vital in Education. Provides training and support for military parents.
Areas Served: Western Washington
Eligibility: Military parents How to apply: Call for services
Fees: Most services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance

Stillaguamish Senior Center
18308 Smokey Point Blvd - Arlington, WA 98223
Phone: 360-653-4551
Description: Offers information and support for those caring for a spouse, partner or family member. Participants share ideas on caregiving, discuss ways to alleviate stress and offer each other emotional support.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday 10:00 -12:00  Areas Served: Washington state
Eligibility: Caregivers
How to apply: Call for services
Fees: Free support group

Washington PAVE - Parents Are Vital in Education
6316 S 12th Street - Tacoma, WA 98465
Phone: 253-565-2266; V/TTY: 1-800-572-7368; Fax: 253-566-8052
Email: pave@waspave.org
Web site: http://www.wapave.org/about/whoweare.asp
Description: Originated in 1979 through the Parent's Campaign for Disabled Children and Youth to help parents learn about the rights of children with special needs and how to become their child's best advocate.
Email address: pave@wapave.org
Area Served: Washington state
Eligibility: Public
Fees: None

Washington State Fathers' Network
16120 NE 8th Street - Bellevue, WA 98008-3937
Phone: 425-747-4004 X4286 (Bellevue) -1-206-284-2859 Office (Seattle)
Email: greg.schell@kindering.org
Web site: http://www.fathersnetwork.org 
Description: Advocates and supports fathers and families of children with chronic illness and/or developmental disabilities. Sponsors 15 regional programs across Washington state.
Eligibility: Have a child with special needs or work with families that do
Area Served: Washington state

NEW KINSHIP CAREGIVERS SUPPORT PROGRAM (KCSP) AVAILABLE IN WASHINGTON STATE
Do you have responsibility of raising your grandchild or other relative child(ren)? Do you feel you cannot continue caring for this child(ren) unless you get some help? Are you raising the child(ren) without the help of the child welfare system?
If yes, help is available! The Kinship Caregiver Support Program provides financial assistance to eligible families in need. Contact the local KCSP in your area.

(This section consists of offices that are not in western Washington)

County/Area: Adams 

County/Area: Asotin (they in eastern WA!)

County/Area: Chelan

County/Area: Clallam

County/Area: Clark

County/Area: Columbia

County/Area: Cowlitz

County/Area: Douglas

County/Area: Ferry (Northern)

County/Area: Franklin

County/Area: Garfield

County/Area: Grant

County/Area: Grays Harbor

County/Area: Island

County/Area: Jefferson

County/Area: King

County/Area: Kitsap

County/Area: Kittitas

County/Area: Klickitat

County/Area: Skamania

County/Area: Snohomish

To learn about local Kinship Caregiver Support Groups and other Kinship resources, visit the RAPP (Relatives as Parents Program) website at: https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/f2ws03apps/kinship/kinshipmap.asp.

updated 06/7/2010