Help at Every Step
Providing support at placement and beyond
Caregiver Support Project
Fostering is a journey filled with joy and challenges—and caregivers shouldn’t have to navigate it alone. The Caregiver Support Project is designed to provide hands-on, personalized assistance to foster and kinship families right where they need it most: in their homes and community.
How It Works
We work alongside caregivers to create customized care plans, ensuring every child and family receives the right level of support.
Get in Touch – Let us know your needs by filling out our service request form or connecting with your social worker.
Assessment & Planning – Within 72 hours, our team will reach out to begin creating your Caregiver Support Plan (CSP).
Ongoing Support – We provide continuous check-ins and services tailored to your needs at 14, 30, and 90-day intervals.
Ready to Get Started? Request Support Now
Who is Eligible?
📍 Serving Southwest Washington – We currently support caregivers in Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties.
Licensed Foster Caregivers – State-licensed foster parents providing temporary care to children in foster care.
Kinship Caregivers – Family members or close connections caring for children placed in their home by child welfare services.
Third-Party Foster Caregivers – Caregivers working with private agencies or specialized foster placements (currently available in Clark County only.)
ICPC Placements - Youth placed in Washington from another state (currently available in Clark County only.)
Unsure whether you qualify? Contact Us and we'll help you navigate your options.
Services Available
Our support is structured to provide resources based on the child’s service level:
Level 1 & 2 Services
Sidekicks Program – Volunteer companions who provide after-school care, transportation help, and general support for children.
Case Management Concierge – Guidance for navigating healthcare, daycare, education, therapies, and other essential resources.
Crisis Hotline – 24/7 phone support and in-person crisis response when needed.
Respite Care Sourcing Support – Connecting caregivers to each other so they can rest, travel, or take care of personal needs.
Behavioral Case Aides Service – In-home trauma-informed support, positive behavior strategies, crisis intervention, and transportation for foster children (currently available in Clark County only.)
Level 3-7 Services
Everything in Levels 1 & 2 – Full access to all core support services.
Behavioral Case Aides Service – In-home trauma-informed support, positive behavior strategies, crisis intervention, and transportation for foster children.
Additional Caregiver Resources
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Confetti Corner
Need a birthday, adoption, reunification, ‘welcome to our home’ gift? Shop our free gift closet!
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For Goodness Cakes
Make a child’s big day extra sweet by requesting a free custom birthday or graduation cake.
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Caregiver Collective
A bi-monthly event for caregivers to connect, share experiences, and find support in one another.
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Seasonal Giveaways
We offer several seasonal giveaways from back-to-school backpacks to Halloween costumes to holiday gifts.
