Kindering
Center
Address: 16120 NE 8th S., Bellevue, WA 98008
www.kindering.org
Contact person:
Foster care:
Karin Mindak, 425-747-4404, ext. 402
Respite:
Stephanie Ava, 425-747-4004, ext. 403
Mission statement: To create and provide superior, individualized,
family-centered services for children who are disabled, medically
fragile or vulnerable because of abuse or neglect.
Primary Focus: Foster care
Geographical representation: King, Snohomish, and Pierce
counties
Home studies: yes, individual and joint visits with anyone
living in the home
Licensing: yes
Average length before placement: 0-6 months after licensed.
Fees: Fingerprinting fee of $10, reimbursed with receipt
GLBT friendly: yes
Parenting/other classes: Foster parent support/training
monthly. Bio-parent classes for those with developmentally disabled
children.
Other Services: Many services that support infants and
children with disabilities.