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Appointments are available on:

• Friday, February 17th - 11am – 7 pm
• Thursday, February 23rd - 9 am – 5 pm

The Van will be at Neighborhood House Rainier Vista on Friday February 17th and Thursday February 23rd to assist individuals who earn less than $57,000 a year with their taxes.

By appointment only! Please contact Laura at (206) 461-4568 x 202 to schedule an appointment.

Neighborhood House is happy to announce our second Comcast Internet Essentials Session on Wednesday October 26th from 5:00-6:30pm. This training will take place at the Neighborhood House Rainier Vista Technology Center, 4410 29th Ave. S. Seattle WA.

This 90 minute session teaches the basics of how to use the internet fully and efficiently. It will go over internet safety, how to access online resources and how to take care of your computer.

It is also a great opportunity to learn about Comcast’s Internet Essentials program. Under this program families whose children receive free school lunch may be eligible for Internet services from Comcast for just $9.95 a month.

The Neighborhood House is hosting a Comcast Internet Essentials Session this Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 5 - 6pm. This 90 minute session teaches the basics of how to use the internet fully and efficiently. It will go over internet safety, how to access online resources and how to take care of your computer.

It is also a great opportunity to learn about Comcast’s Internet Essentials program. Under this program families whose children receive free school lunch may be eligible for Internet services from Comcast for just $9.95 a month.

Many people help their parents, and sometimes friends or neighbors, with tasks on a regular basis, but they don’t think of themselves as caregivers. If they fix meals, run errands, support personal care, or schedule medical appointments, they may be caregivers. And they may be very stressed out about it!

Fortunately, help is available, and most services are free or low cost. The Family Caregiver Support Program helps unpaid caregivers of adults age 18 and older who care for an older adult or an adult with a disability. By helping to reduce family caregiver stress, the program enables the person receiving the care to remain at home and independent.

In King County, approximately 210,000 adults (14.5% of the adult population) spend at least some time caring for a loved one, and more than half provide care to someone age 65 or older.

The Family Caregiver Support Program tailors support services to the unique needs of unpaid family caregivers. Services may include referrals to local support groups, counseling, training, advice on how to use supplies and equipment, and even respite care. Consultations are free. Respite is available on a sliding-fee scale.

When a caregiver contacts the program, a caregiver specialist conducts an interview to better understand the caregiver’s current situation, sources of stress, and stress level. The interview can be completed by phone. Alternatively, you can download and print a survey form and contact a caregiver specialist to discuss next steps.

The Family Caregiver Support Program is administered locally, and specialists know what resources are available in Seattle and King County.
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Contact the Family Caregiver Support Program via Senior Information & Assistance at 206-448-3110 or 1-888-4ELDERS or info@seniorservices.org.