Academic support via educational advocates and other resources for children in foster and kinship care across Washington State
Educational supports for high school youth through a program, called Graduation Success
Post-graduation support through the Launch Success program for young adults who have been in foster care to help them achieve a degree or credentials, living wage or stable housing
https://www.treehouseforkids.org/our-services/fostering-futures/
Job support for young people ages 16-24 experiencing racial, social, and/or economic challenges
206-386-1375
Email: HSD_SYEP@seattle.gov
https://www.seattle.gov/humanservices/services-and-programs/preparing-youth-for-success/syep
Materials available in multiple languages
Legal assistance for families at Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic
Help with obtaining guardianship and legal status for kinship caregivers
For additional resources and legal template letters for special education services, social security, housing, and tenant rights: https://washingtonmlp.org/resources/finding-legal-help/
Information and resources related to special education, including sample Individualized Education Plan/Program (IEP) letters, questions to ask teachers and other professionals, and legal resources
253-565-2266
Email: pave@wapave.org
https://wapave.org/
Materials available in multiple languages
One-on-one help for children 6-18 to achieve success in school and build stronger relationships with family and friends
206-763-9060
To be connected: info@bbbsps.org
https://inspirebig.org/
Support for middle and high school students from low-income families to access and succeed in college
206-221-5306
roslyn@uw.edu – Director: Roslyn Kagy
https://depts.washington.edu/gearupac/
Resources for students K-12 and young people to prepare for and access careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
206-658-4320
Email: info@washingtonstem.org
https://washingtonstem.org
Financial aid resources to help students pay for college
1-800-433-3243
https://studentaid.gov
Materials available in Spanish
Clubs, summer, and college programs for students 3rd grade and above to teach computer science skills and provide information on careers in tech
Child development and school readiness resources
For families who prefer to access resources by telephone and/or via interpreters, call 1-800-322-2588 (The Help Me Grow Washington Hotline)
http://www.parenthelp123.org/child-development/
Materials available in multiple languages