In Island County, there are many ways to help a child in foster care.

Share your time, talent and heart as a Kids First Team Member.

Advocate for the best interest of a child during Dependency Court Proceedings by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). 360.240.5560     www.islandcounty.net/juvenilesvcs/
www.washingtonstatecasa.org

Consider becoming a Licensed Foster Parent.

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Provide occasional (Respite) childcare for current foster parents.

For more info:
Island County Fostering Together   
www.fosteringtogether.org
360.675.6981

Serve as a mentor for a child in need with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Island County.
www.bbbsislandcounty.org
bbbs@whidbey.net
360.279-0644

Volunteer as a Tutor or Mentor for a child in-care. Contact your local school district.

Contact local and state representatives to let them know that improving outcomes for youth in foster care is a priority matter in Island County (www.leg.wa.gov)

Promote improvements within local, regional and statewide foster care systems by joining with members and partners of the IC-Stanwood Community Network. www.fpc.wa.gov
360.331.5636

Donate to support Kids first by mail or on this website. Kids First is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Your donation is tax deductable 

Call Kids First at 360.321.6121 or email info@kidsfirst-ic.org

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