It’s not always easy being a foster or kinship caregiver. Amara is here to help every step of the way by providing individualized support for caregivers, connecting them to resources and helping children maintain important connections with their parents and family members while in foster/kinship care. We encourage parents and caregivers to build relationships centered on the needs of the children in care.
Support for Caregivers
Individualized Support for Caregivers
Whether caring for infants or teenagers or any age in-between, Amara’s case workers provide individualized support to help foster and kinship caregivers provide the best care possible for each and every child.
Read how we help care for teens
Where Amara's Caregiver Supports Are Available
Amara provides support to state licensed foster and kinship caregivers and to unlicensed kinship caregivers in North King County and in East Pierce County. We help caregivers connect to the resources they need, such as school supports, mental health referrals, childcare, and other resources.
Amara Caregiver Support Services FAQ
Who can access Amara’s Caregiver Support Program?
Amara provides support to state licensed foster and kinship caregivers and to unlicensed kinship caregivers in North King County, specifically families who live within these zip codes:
98004, 98005, 98006, 98007, 98008, 98011, 98014, 98019, 98024, 98027, 98028, 98029, 98033, 98034, 98039, 98040, 98045, 98050, 98052, 98053, 98056, 98059, 98065, 98072, 98074, 98075, 98077, 98101, 98102, 98103, 98104, 98105, 98106, 98107, 98108, 98109, 98112, 98115, 98116, 98117, 98118, 98119, 98121, 98122, 98125, 98126, 98133, 98134, 98136, 98144, 98154, 98155, 98158, 98164, 98168, 98174, 98177, 98178, 98195, 98199, 98224, 98131, 98132, 98161, 98171
We also provide support to state licensed foster and kinship caregivers and to unlicensed kinship caregivers in East Pierce County, specifically families who live within these zip codes:
98387, 98391, 98338, 98375, 98374, 98373, 98360, 98328, 98580, 98371, 98372, 98321, 98446, 98390, 98354, 98443, 98047, 98558, 98439, 98092, 98323, 98330, 98433, 98396, 98304, 98438, 98447, 98385
Caregivers who live outside of these zip codes can visit the state’s website here to find support: https://dcyf.wa.gov/services/foster-parenting/caregiver-supports-project/phase-two
What can Amara’s Caregiver Support Program help with?
We can help caregivers find the resources their family needs to provide great care to children in foster and/or kinship care. These resources can include:
- Education advocacy
- Health and well-being coordination
- Childcare resource identification
- Mental health resources
- Culturally and developmentally appropriate care
- Transition to adulthood
- Developing specific behavioral strategies
- State licensing support for unlicensed kinship caregivers
- After-Hours supports
- Training and resource navigation
How much does it cost to get help from Amara’s Caregiver Support Program?
Nothing. Our caregiver support services are free.
Who can I contact with questions?
Please email us at caregiversupport@amarafamily.org.