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Kinship

Kinship care refers to the raising of children by relatives, and is preferred when children must live with someone other than birth parents. Kinship care helps maintain family connections and culture. These connections are central to a child’s sense of safety, security, and well-being.  Here are some of the ways kinship care has been shown to be good for children in out of home care:

  • Fewer placement changes
  • More opportunity for siblings to stay together
  • When children reunite with their birth parents, they are less likely to re-enter care
  • Reduction in trauma
  • Increase in support from extended family
  • Fewer behavioral problems

Program Benefits: 
Financial assistance with costs associated with caring for youth; advocacy and support from Samish Social Services; Respite funds available. 
Services for caregivers of Samish children outside of Indian Child Welfare System.
Assistance with relocation costs, emergency funds, furniture, extra-curricular activities and other needs.

Kinship Navigators

  • Sarah Beach

    Social Services Director

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  • Amanda Huff

    Social Services Social Worker

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  • Francisco Ocampo

    Social Services Social Worker

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  • Budda Luna

    Social Services Support Specialist

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  • Emma Johnson

    Social Services Support Specialist

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Chat & Craft (virtual)


Join us for a casual evening to virtually meet with friends, work on crafts, and just generally have a good time.

Dates: 03 – 03 Oct, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 06 – 06 Oct, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 07 – 07 Oct, 2023

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Dates: 13 – 13 Oct, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 14 – 14 Oct, 2023

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Book Club: Red Bird, Red Power (virtual)


Join us virtually for a discussion of “Red Bird, Red Power: The Life and Legacy of Zitkala-Ša” by Tadeusz Lewandowski.

Dates: 17 – 17 Oct, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 20 – 20 Oct, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 21 – 21 Oct, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 27 – 27 Oct, 2023

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Samish Elders Virtual & In-Person Bingo Fun!


Samish Elders Virtual & In-Person Bingo Fun!

Dates: 27 – 27 Oct, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 28 – 28 Oct, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


Stop by to carve, paint, create, and learn more about Coast Salish art.

Dates: 03 – 03 Nov, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 04 – 04 Nov, 2023

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Save the Date: Harvest Fest (hybrid)

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Join us virtually or in-person to celebrate the season of Píxwel (fall)!

Dates: 04 – 04 Nov, 2023

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Chat & Craft (virtual)


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Dates: 07 – 07 Nov, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 10 – 10 Nov, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 11 – 11 Nov, 2023

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Book Club: The Language Warrior's Manifesto (virtual)


Join us virtually for a discussion of “The Language Warrior's Manifesto: How to Keep Our Languages Alive No Matter the Odds” by Anton Treuer.

Dates: 14 – 14 Nov, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 17 – 17 Nov, 2023

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Dates: 18 – 18 Nov, 2023

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Dates: 24 – 24 Nov, 2023

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Dates: 25 – 25 Nov, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 01 – 01 Dec, 2023

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Samish Community Virtual Christmas Party


Join us virtually for a multi-generational gathering with trivia, giveaways, and more!

Dates: 01 – 01 Dec, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 02 – 02 Dec, 2023

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Christmas Party (in-person)

Anacortes, WA

Join us at Fidalgo Bay Resort for the Annual Samish Christmas Party!

Dates: 02 – 02 Dec, 2023

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Chat & Craft (virtual)


Join us for a casual evening to virtually meet with friends, work on crafts, and just generally have a good time.

Dates: 05 – 05 Dec, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


Stop by to carve, paint, create, and learn more about Coast Salish art.

Dates: 08 – 08 Dec, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 09 – 09 Dec, 2023

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Book Club: Two Old Women (virtual)


Join us virtually for a discussion of “Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival” by Velma Wallis.

Dates: 12 – 12 Dec, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 15 – 15 Dec, 2023

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Beaver Lodge Carving Studio (in-person)


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Dates: 16 – 16 Dec, 2023

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