KARE Intergenerational Center

Families caring for children born to others have unique challenges.  If you are a family member raising grandchildren, nieces or nephews, cousins or other relatives, or a child/family member under 18 not born to you, the Golden Gate KARE Center can help.  Services are provided in both English and Spanish.

The Golden Gate KARE Center provides:

• Information and resource referrals for grandparents, relatives, kin foster care providers and adoptive families.

• Legal resource information to help you make the best plans for the children. Assistance for families wishing to obtain guardianship through the juvenile and probate courts.

• Support groups, respite events and educational opportunities for grandparents and relatives caring for children.

• Help in completing benefit applications such as TANF, AHCCCS and Food Stamps.

• Advocacy for caregivers and children in school, court systems, health care and mental health agencies, benefits programs, Child Protective Services, etc.