Kinship Care Support Group

Through a variety of circumstances, many grandparents and older relatives find themselves caring for younger children – grandchildren, great-nieces and nephews, and sometimes even the children of friends. Atlantic Street Center can help these families establish stability and gain access to helpful resources.

While the state of Washington does help these caregivers somewhat financially, it is not as much as what foster parents receive. These senior citizens keep their kin within the family and yet face more challenges.

Atlantic Street Center gives these caregivers a chance to thrive through our Kinship Care Support Group. At our Family Resource Center, we provide emotional support through group meetings, events, and workshops. These meetups help our kinship families find a sense of community with folks going through a similar experience, as well as give new family units a chance to bond, learn together, and gain access to specific resources.