Family Resource Center
Family Resource Center
Local organizations in King and Pierce Counties, practical tips, and free checklists for families arranging care at home.
King and Pierce Counties
Local Resources
Organizations that offer information, family caregiver support, and practical help. Each listing was checked on the organization's own website, with the date shown. Search, or filter by county and topic.
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Community information
Aging and Disability Services (Seattle and King County)
The Area Agency on Aging for Seattle and King County. Its site links to Community Living Connections for aging and disability questions, and to caregiver support services.
Who it serves: Older people, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers in Seattle and King County.
Phone: 206-684-0660 (aging or disability questions, toll-free: 1-844-348-5464)
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Community information
Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources
Pierce County's Area Agency on Aging. Its Aging and Disability Resource Center offers information, help getting services, and care planning.
Who it serves: Older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Pierce County.
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Community information
Washington 211
A free, confidential, multilingual helpline that connects people to local services, including help for older adults, food, housing, and utilities. Search online, or dial 2-1-1.
Who it serves: Anyone in Washington looking for local services.
Phone: 2-1-1 (toll-free if 211 does not work: 1-877-211-9274)
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Community information
Lifespan Respite Washington (PAVE)
A statewide program that administers the Lifespan Respite Voucher program, with information on how to apply and other caregiver resources.
Who it serves: Unpaid, unserved family caregivers of all ages across Washington State.
Phone: 253-442-3214
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Community information
Winter weather preparedness (Ready.gov)
Federal guidance on preparing a home for winter storms and power outages: supplies for several days, carbon monoxide alarms, safe heating, and staying informed.
Who it serves: Households preparing for winter weather.
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Community information
Washington State Department of Health license search
The state's lookup for health care provider and facility credentials, including home care agency licenses. The Department of Health customer service line is listed on the page.
Who it serves: Anyone checking a provider's Washington license.
No verified resources for this choice yet.
We list only organizations we have checked on their own websites. For other local services, call Washington 211 by dialing 2-1-1, or ask our team.
Awaiting verified entries: community activities, senior centers, accessible outings. We add organizations here only after checking them on their own websites.
Listings are community information. Unless a listing says otherwise, it is not a service Frontline Aide arranges and not a partnership or endorsement. Details can change, so check with the organization before relying on them.
Practical tips
Everyday Tips for Families
General, non-medical suggestions. For health questions, speak with the person's own doctor or care team.
Living with memory loss at home
- Keep a regular daily routine for meals, activities, and rest. Familiar order can make the day easier.
- Use short, simple sentences and one question at a time.
- Remove trip hazards, add night lights, and keep the layout of the home familiar.
- Ask the person's doctor or local resources about safety and identification options if getting lost is a worry.
Moving around safely at home
- Clear walkways of cords, rugs, and clutter, and keep frequently used items within easy reach.
- Make sure hallways, stairs, and the path to the bathroom are well lit.
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist to review medicines if dizziness or drowsiness is a concern.
- Ask a health professional which equipment, such as grab bars or a shower chair, would help.
Coming home from hospital
- Ask for written discharge instructions and read them before leaving.
- Confirm follow-up appointments and how the person will get there.
- Prepare the home: easy meals, a clear path to the bathroom, and a phone within reach.
- If arranging home care, share the discharge date with the agency as early as possible.
Looking after yourself as a family caregiver
- Notice signs that you need a break, such as exhaustion, poor sleep, or feeling overwhelmed.
- Ask for help early, from family, friends, or paid support, and plan breaks before you need them.
- Look into caregiver support and respite programs in your county (see the directory above).
Seasonal preparation
Getting Ready for Winter at Home
Winter storms and power outages can be harder for older adults and people who rely on routines at home. A little preparation in the fall helps.
Before the cold weather
- Keep enough food, water, and everyday supplies to stay home for several days without power, including medications and anything pets need.
- Check that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms work and have battery backup.
- Keep flashlights and spare batteries where they are easy to find.
- Ask how to keep pipes from freezing, and add weather stripping where drafts come in.
- Sign up for local emergency alerts.
During a storm or outage
- Stay off the roads if you can, and limit time outdoors.
- Never heat the home with a gas stove or oven, and use generators and grills only outdoors, away from windows.
- Dress in layers and keep warm; seek help if someone becomes confused, very drowsy, or cannot stop shivering.
- Check in with older neighbors and family members by phone.
If you have home care
Talk to the office before winter about how bad weather may affect visits, and make sure emergency contacts and household routines in the plan of care are up to date.
Source: Winter Weather, Ready.gov (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), checked October 13, 2026. General preparedness information, not medical advice.
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