Kinship Navigator Program
Program/Intervention Name
Category
Family Support and Placement Stabilization Programs, Kinship Support Services, Information and Referral
Program/Intervention Description
What:The Kinship Navigator Program in Washington State is a statewide program that provides a human services worker known as a Kinship Navigator that provides services to kinship care families in a multi-county area. The role of the Kinship Navigator is to connect grandparents and relatives who are raising children with community resources, such as health, financial, legal services, support groups, training, and emergency funds. How: The Kinship Navigator Program provides resources, information and support to assist family members who are raising their relative's children, either temporarily or long term. The Kinship Navigator is available to provide kinship caregivers with information, referrals and resources to support them. Length and duration of services are dependent on client's needs.
Intervention Target Population Identified (Age Group)
Parent/Adult
Program Goals/Outcomes
The Kinship Navigator Program helps strengthen families by helping relatives provide a safe, stable and nurturing environment for the children in their care. The Kinship Navigator Program aids kinship caregivers in understanding and navigating the system of services available for children living in their care.
QIC Target Group
General - 3
QIC Adoption/Guardianship Relevance Levels
LEVEL 5: Other Human Services
QIC level of Evidence
LEVEL 5: Better Practice
