This fact sheet provides an overview of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe Kinship Parenting Program that provides support and resources to kin caregivers and their families in Kitsap County, Washington. The program helps families connect to services such as childcare, behavioral health, and financial assistance and highlights the importance of placing children with their kin to maintain family traditions and customs. This fact sheet serves as a guide for other Tribal nations and service providers to develop or adapt their own programs, ensuring they align with their community’s values, needs, and resources.
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