Blended Family Dynamics

Eastern Washington

Kinship Services:

Name:	Services	Contact Information:	Hours:	Accessing Services:
Catholic Family and Child Service	Legal assistance Parent education, training and support Assistance in applying for Federal and State subsidies Community referrals Childcare assistance Assistance navigating education system Medical advocacy	2139 Van Giesen Street Richland, WA 99354 509-946-4645	M-F 8am-5pm	Call and ask to speak to Rachel or Aurora (bilingual)
DSHS Kinship Care	Financial assistance Child care assistance Health care for youth	1120 N. Edison Street Kennewick, WA 99336 1-877-501-2233 www.dshs.wa.gov/ca/general/index.asp	M-F 8am-5pm	Apply in person, by phone, or online at: www.washingtonconnection.org
Parent Help 123	Benefit finder Health and educational resources for caregivers	Hotline: 1-800-322-2588 Online: www.parenthelp123.org	Hotline hours: M-Thurs: 8-5:30 Fri: 8-5	Call the hotline or visit the website to access the services

Foster Care Services:

Name:	Services:	Contact Information:	Hours:	Accessing Services:
Catholic Family and Child Service	Assistance with becoming a foster parent Assistance in accessing resources	2139 Van Giesen Street Richland, WA 99354 509-946-4645	M-F 8am-5pm	Call and ask to speak to Maureen or Carmen (bilingual)
DSHS Foster Care	Assistance with becoming a foster parent Assistance in accessing resources Cash and medical benefits Ongoing training and support	1120 N. Edison Street Kennewick, WA 99336 1-877-501-2233 www.dshs.wa.gov/ca/general/index.asp	M-F 8am-5pm	Potential foster parents must attend an orientation, ongoing support provided for potential and current foster parents
Heart for the Fatherless	Prayer, financial, and personal support for those interested in being foster parents	Calvary Chapel 10611 W. Clearwater Kennewick, WA 99336 509-736-2086 www.heartforthefatherless.org	M-F 9-5, closed for lunch 12:45-2pm	E-mail them through their website to get in contact with an experienced foster parent

Adoption Services:

Name:	Services:	Contact Information:	Hours:	Accessing Services:
Catholic Family and Child Service	Support and Counseling services for the birth mother	2139 Van Giesen Street Richland, WA 99354 509-946-4645	M-F 8am-5pm	Call and ask to speak to Syndee (bilingual)
DSHS Adoption Services	Support in starting the adoption process Ongoing support and training for those going through the adoption process	1120 N. Edison Street Kennewick, WA 99336 1-877-501-2233 www.dshs.wa.gov/ca/general/index.asp	M-F 8am-5pm	For more information see the Adoption in Washington Statedocument
Heart for the Fatherless	Support for parents interested in adoption by experienced adoptive parents	Calvary Chapel 10611 W. Clearwater Kennewick, WA 99336 509-736-2086 www.heartforthefatherless.org	M-F 9-5, closed for lunch 12:45-2pm	E-mail them through their website to get in contact with an experienced adoptive parent

Additional Blended Family Services:

Name:	Services:	Contact Information:	Hours:	Accessing Services:
Blended families ministry	Support for remarried couples with children Focus on how to build a healthy and successful step-family	3613 Hazelwood Drive West Richland, WA 99353 509-430-9163	Every other Sunday @ 6:30pm	Call Jerome and Carol Piwetz at 430-9163, or e-mail at: cpiwetz@gmail.com
Lutheran Community Service	Blended family support group	3321 W. Kennewick Ave Kennewick, Wa 99336 509-735-6446 www.lcsnw.org/kennewick	M-Th 8:30am-5pm Fr 8:30am-4:30pm	Call to find out dates and time of next meeting