Legal Advice and Referral for Kinship Care (LAARK)

LAARK is a statewide legal advice program housed at the King County Bar Association that provides free phone-based legal advice and referrals to kinship caregivers in Washington on issues related to the children in their care. Topics include minor guardianship, the child welfare system, education, housing, and public benefits. LAARK does not represent caregivers in court. Open to Washington kinship caregivers and to caregivers outside the state who have legal disputes in Washington.