Over 35,000 grandparents and other relatives are raising children in Washington State. About 1 in 11 children in Pierce County are being raised by a non-biological parent.
There are many resources, benefits, and support services available to kinship caregivers. Depending on your situation, you may qualify for...
- Financial assistance
- Medical assistance
- Dental services
- Emergency, short-term supports
- Childcare assistance
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
- School / Youth Activities
- Basic Needs Assistance
Pierce County Relatives Raising Children
HopeSparks (formerly Child & Family Guidance Center)
6424 N 9th St
Tacoma, WA 98406
Fax - (253) 565-5823
Rosalyn Alber, Program Coordinator
ralber@hopesparks.org
(253) 565-4484; ext 105
Jessica Holden, Kinship Navigator
jholden@hopesparks.org
(253) 565-4484, ext 104
Questions or concerns? Please don't hesitate. Call today!
