Caring for an Aging Spouse or Parent
Caring for an aging spouse or parent is something that many, if not most, of us will face at some time in our lives. This can appear to be a daunting task but can be made much easier with some prior planning. This checklist, while not exhaustive, can help families navigate these difficult times by developing a plan that can be put together one piece at a time.
It is highly recommended that health care, legal, and financial planning professionals be consulted during the preparation and implementation of the items found in this document.
Community Resources
Animals
Counseling/Support Groups
(800) 839-1686
Auburn Youth and Family Services
(253) 939-2202
(206) 461-3222
(253) 859-0300
(253) 854-6264
Renton Area Youth & Family Services Childhaven
(206) 624-6477
(206) 901-2000
(800-273-8255
(253) 883-7444
Widowed Information & Consultation Services
(206) 241-5650
Domestic Violence
Domestic Abuse Women's Network
(425) 656-7876
Food
Maple Valley Food Bank & Emergency Services
(425) 432-8633
Meals on Wheels - Sound Generations
(206) 448-5767
Foster Care
Government
(360) 886-5700
(253) 480-2407
(425) 413-8800
Greater Maple Valley Area Council
(206) 296-0100
(206) 296-8683
(206) 263-9600
(800) 477-1000
(360) 902-4111
Housing
Justice System
Black Diamond Police - Non emergency
(360) 851-4450
Covington Police – Non emergency
(206) 296-3311
(206) 205-9200
King County Sheriff Precinct 3
(206) 477-6446
(206) 296-9300
(253) 856-5730
Maple Valley Police – Non emergency
(206) 296-3311
(425) 401-7788
LGBTQ+
Mental Health
7-1-1
(253) 854-6264
1-877-435-7054 (Crisis Line) or (206) 901-2000
9-8-8
(253) 883-7444 or (206) 461-3222 (after hours)
Youth Suicide Prevention Hotline
9-8-8
Rental Venues
Greater Maple Valley Community Center
(425) 432-1272
(425) 432-9405
(425) 432-9953
(425) 430-6800
(360) 886-5102
Schools
(360) 802-7100
(253) 833-9111
(253) 373-7000
(425) 917-7600
(425) 235-2352
(425) 413-3400
Seniors
(866) 227-7457
(877) 734-6277
(206) 684-0660
Transportation
(206) 323-6336
(866) 936-8426
Hopelink Transportation Resources Line
(425) 943-6760 ext. 2
(206) 205-5000
(206) 553-3000
(888) 889-6368
Utilities
(360) 851-4500
8-1-1
(425) 255-6370
(844) 949-1750
1-800-934-6489
(253) 631-0565
(888) 962-9498
425-413-1555
(844) 737-8254
(253) 630-9900