Keeping DC Families Together

The Kinship Navigator Program engages relative caregivers of children residing in Washington, D.C. with the intention of improving community and caregiver capacity to keep children safe and well in the homes of their relatives.

  • Grandparent Caregiver Program (GCP)

    The Grandparent Caregiver Program helps low-income District residents who are raising their grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-nieces, or great-nephews.

  • Close Relative Caregiver Program (CRCP)

    The Close Relative Caregiver Program provides a monthly subsidy to assist low-income DC residents who are raising their siblings, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

  • Emergency Financial Assistance

    The Emergency Financial Assistance program can provide support for food, clothing, housing, utilities, furniture, pest control, household items, or transportation.

I’m Ready to Apply

If you have already confirmed your eligibility for one of the three Kinship support programs, you can begin your application now.

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