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Rental stability
Help navigating rental assistance options and local programs when housing feels uncertain.
Neighbors helping neighbors
Every family deserves a safe place to land.
Little John’s Castle Foundation helps Washington families find a steadier path through rental assistance, practical family support, and connections to local resources.
- Pierce County
- King County
- Thurston County
Founded in 2026Built on a legacy of care
A foundation close to home
Support should feel human.
When rent is at risk or a family is stretched thin, finding the right help can feel overwhelming. We are here to make the next step clearer.
Little John’s Castle Foundation is a Washington nonprofit founded in February 2026 to serve families across Pierce, King, and Thurston counties. We focus on practical help, respectful guidance, and connections that strengthen families and communities.
What guides us
To help local families find stability, dignity, and hope.
We connect households with rental assistance, family support, and trusted community resources, meeting people with compassion and helping them move toward a more secure future.
How we help
A little support can change the whole story.
Our work centers on the everyday needs that help families remain safe, stable, and connected.
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Family assistance
Compassionate, practical support for families facing a difficult or unexpected season.
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Resource connections
Clear referrals to trusted organizations, services, and community resources close to home.
Looking for help?
You do not have to figure it all out alone.
Tell us what is happening and where you live. We will listen, explain what support may be available, and help identify a practical next step.
Contact our teamAssistance depends on program availability and eligibility. Reaching out does not guarantee financial assistance.
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Reach out
Share your county and the kind of support you need.
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Talk through options
We help make local programs and possible next steps easier to understand.
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Move forward
Connect with the most relevant available resource for your family.
1959
2018
Founder & Director
Little John’s Castle Childcare
Kathy’s legacy
The castle was built with care.
Before it became a foundation, Little John’s Castle was a childcare center in Auburn, Washington.
Kathy Wattam founded and directed Little John’s Castle Childcare from 2005 to 2009. Its cheerful world of castles, dragons, and playful illustrations welcomed children with warmth and imagination.
Kathy was born in 1959 and passed away in 2018. The foundation carries the spirit of her work forward by creating a different kind of safe place for families: one built from compassion, practical help, and community.
“A legacy of care, carried forward for local families.”
Rooted in Washington
Three counties. One caring community.
PierceKingThurston
Be part of the story
Help us build a stronger safety net.
Whether you share a resource, volunteer your time, or support our work, you can help a local family find firmer ground.
Let’s connect
How can we help?
Contact us about family support, community partnerships, volunteering, or the foundation’s work.
Email
hello@littlejohnscastle.com
Online
littlejohnscastle.com
Service area
Pierce, King & Thurston counties