In addition to the usual parents-plus-kids households, modern families can be cross-generational, or blended in other ways. However these households may be structured, the Sonoma Kinship Family Center exists to provide them with assistance and support.
Patricia Morrow (left), Program Director for the Sonoma Kinship Family Center in Santa Rosa, says that the organization gets many of their clients through Child Protective Services and other law enforcement related bodies, although referrals are a growing source of contacts as well.
Morrow adds that, whenever possible, the Kinship Center will extend their efforts to assist individuals who may not be part of the immediate family group, but are still concerned for the welfare of the children involved.
The Center is located at 411 King Street, near downtown Santa Rosa (see map below) and is open M-F, 9-5. (707) 569-0877. Their services are also available in Spanish.