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Individuals and families living in Washington may receive up to $1,290 back if they meet certain eligibility requirements. Check eligibility online or call for more information.

Monthly support group for families with Autistic children. Support is oriented to families with "newly" diagnosed children but all are welcome. Child supervision available for families who sign up in advance.

Service to help guardians find temporary day care for short term demand.

Multi-week classes to help parents and youth communicate better and encourage positive youth development. For parents/caregivers with 10-14 year old children. Dinner provided. Provided at various locations, check website for available programs.

Adaptive year-round programming for children and their families living with life-altering medical conditions. Programs include condition specific summer camps where children can have fun while connecting with peer facing similar challenges, Family Weekend opportunities, and other events throughout the year.

Youth suicide prevention and mental wellbeing program with trainings designed by youth and the community. Training is based on current suicide prevention research, and aims to open up a conversation about suicide, help combat stigma surrounding mental illnesses and suicide, and help others learn how to identify and intervene with a loved one.

An annual event in partnership with We Care and local churches to provide families with brand new toys for the holidays, up to two per child, at a 75% markdown from retail prices. Referral required: families can sign up with a number of local school districts and agencies, then shop for toys at NW Baptist Church.

Washington State's licensed child care status and record database. Search providers and find out background check statuses, licensing history, monitoring reports and more.

Grants for children and young adults with medical problems or physical disabilities to meet needs that are not covered by insurance. Also provides education scholarships to young adults with medical and/or physical disabilities.

Provides a positive and safe place for non-custodial parents to visit their children in the presence of a third person responsible for observing and ensuring the safety of those involved.

A free Parents’ Day Out/respite program where kids with all types of special needs have fun while their caregivers get a break. Participants and their siblings have opportunities to make new friends, play games, do crafts, hear children’s stories, enjoy music, and more, while their parents get a break from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities. Call for schedule.

WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition/breastfeeding education program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and breastfeeding, and stay healthy.

Provides short-term emergency assistance to help families pay for high-quality child care in a licensed child care center or licensed family home.

Library-created learning resources for both parents and educators to help children become their best selves. Resources include Early Literacy Kits, Preschool Theme Kits, Baby Boxes, People of the Salish Sea Curriculum Kits, homeschooling resources, and more. Additionally, call your local branch to schedule a school visit to the library, or to request a library visit to your school.

Online directory of family-friendly things to do with kids in Whatcom County. Categories include indoor activities, outdoor activities, sports and swim, schools, camps, classes, and more.

A screening to identify any factors that may interfere with a child’s learning, growth and development. The screening is also provided to help parents identify their child’s strengths and weaknesses and provide home suggestions and/or further evaluation if needed in any area of concern. Any child, birth to five, whose family or care givers would like more information about their child’s development can contact their local school district to receive a free Child Find Screening.

Summer camp programs for grades 1-8. Activities include all-day outdoor adventures, mentor-facilitated learning and discovery, and wilderness skills development.

Library-created learning resources for both parents and educators to help children become their best selves. Resources include Early Literacy Kits, Preschool Theme Kits, Baby Boxes, People of the Salish Sea Curriculum Kits, homeschooling resources, and more. Additionally, call your local branch to schedule a school visit to the library, or to request a library visit to your school.

Adaptive riding lessons are taught by PATH International certified instructors. Lesson plans take into account the participant's physical, emotional, and mental strengths and limitations. Classes include arena riding, trail rides, and group activities.

Provides a continuum of culturally relevant support services to children and families of the Lummi Nation in the area of foster care, alternative parental care, and intervention/prevention.

WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition/breastfeeding education program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and breastfeeding, and stay healthy.

A nationwide program that aims to provide orthodontic treatment to children between the ages of 8 and 18 who may not have the means to afford care. To qualify, families must meet financial guidelines. Children must not currently wear braces or a retainer, be ages 8 to 18 years old, have “good” dental hygiene practices, be enrolled in school with a C average or above GPA, and must have a social impediment or moderate/severe need for braces.

Holiday toy donation program. Toys are distributed to families through local assistance agencies and organizations, schools or churches that support them.

A 12 week-long parent-child program for children ages 18 months to 3 years, with and without special needs. Check online for registration openings.

WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition/breastfeeding education program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and breastfeeding, and stay healthy.