Catholic Family and Child Service
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington provides help and creates hope for thousands of people each year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds. Catholic Charities is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, funded, in part, by the State of Washington, federal contracts, the United Way, fees for service, grants, foundations, and charitable contributions.
Rooted in a Catholic tradition that shapes its core mission of service to all, staff do not need to be Catholic to work for Catholic Charities. We serve all in the community, regardless of their faith. With office locations in Yakima, Wenatchee, Richland, Moses Lake, and Sunnyside, as well as our multi-family housing sites across Central Washington, we serve nearly 50,000 people annually.
The agency remains a testimony to its ongoing mission of “Bringing Hope to Life.”
Services and information
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Requirements to become a foster parent
If you have questions or you're experiencing an emergency, contact your Child Welfare Office. If you're dealing with a medical emergency, contact 911 immediately.
The crisis support line for your local Child Welfare Office is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is also after-hours support via the Contact Central Intake at 1-800-301-1868.
Washington residents can also access their regional mental health crisis line regardless of whether they have insurance. These helplines are open and staffed 24/7 all year round.
Washington foster families also have the Alliance Caregiver Retention, Education, and Support (CaRES) program. New parents can learn from CaRES mentors. Alliance CaRES partners with the Department of Children, Youth & Families to provide resources and assistance to foster and kinship families across the state.
Foster parents can also access discounts across Washington, such as state parks, zoos, etc. You can find more information about these free programs and discounts on the CaRES website.
Online tools, such as foster parent portals, help make fostering easier and streamline the application process.
Ratings and Reviews
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Jul 11, 2021
Very comfortable going here
Jun 11, 2021
Good place
Jun 09, 2021
They have great workers.
Dec 08, 2020
I never felt alone or judged there, everyone was nice and made sure everyone adjusted well. It’s a lot better than many other places I been.
Jan 29, 2020
These people are some of the best people in the world. They seem to really care about us and how we are.