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Pediatric Occupational Therapists (OTs) are practitioners who deliver skilled occupational therapy services to children. They help children participate in their daily occupations, or everyday activities including anything from being able to ride the school bus to getting ready for bed at night. Kids in Motion offers both Center-Based or Home-Based care.

A free, full-day early entrance kindergarten experience for children who are scheduled to enter kindergarten the following year. In order to be eligible, students must demonstrate academic, language or social need and cannot be currently enrolled in another early learning program. Eligible students must also turn four before September 1.

If a forensic interview is requested by law enforcement for a child ages 3 - 17 who is a victim of abuse, you will be interviewed by a Child Interview Specialist.

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.

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) are practitioners who deliver skilled speech therapy services to children. They work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Kids in Motion offers both Center-Based or Home-Based care.

Provides new school clothing and shoes to students in need in K through 12 grades. Referrals made through Whatcom County School Districts in the fall. Teen Team program, operating under Operation School Bell, is a voucher program for homeless high school students identified by the homeless high school coordinators.

Provides affordable childcare for children 1 month to 6 years old from families of all income levels. Tuition assistance available, DSHS/TANF assistance accepted.

Counseling and support services to families with children and youth who may have emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Services include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, medication management, and mental health assessment.

Supports young people ages 21 and under with vision loss by preparing them for successful futures by providing workshops, programs, and activities geared towards teaching age-appropriate skills of blindness, self-advocacy, orientation and mobility, and educational and career exploration.

Childcare and early learning programming available at the Laurel Forest Early Learning Center in downtown Bellingham for children between the ages 18 months and 5 years. This inclusive preschool childcare program serves all children, including those with disabilities, and can coordinate with school district services to support a child’s special education and healthcare needs. Childcare available from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm for working families.

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.

During the school year, K-6 students can participate in a variety of activities that cover five different aspects (Academics, Enrichment, Culture, Power Up Fitness, and Project Based Learning). Tutoring is also available to grades 7-12.

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.

Therapeutic animal visits for elders, schools, community and corporate events. Provides a unique opportunity for a multitude of community members to experience the joy and therapeutic benefits of animal interaction.

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.

Information about child advocacy, support, and more. Referrals given as needed to help child victims and families receive the services they need.

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

Sends an age-appropriate book each month to all registered children in Whatcom County. All Whatcom County children aged zero to five are eligible for this free program.

Offerings include lap swims, American Red Cross swim lessons and training courses, shallow water aerobics, deep water running, as well as preschool swims and open swims for people to play and enjoy the facility.

Designed for Early Learning and Child Care settings to foster empathy, social and emotional competence and early literacy skills for children aged 3 to 5 years.

Find a support center or camp near you using the National Alliance for Children's Grief's online search tool.

Summer camp for youth ages 6-18. Get to know horses, create art projects, play with farm animals, meet new friends, develop valuable life skills, and more.

A free, early entrance kindergarten experience for children who are scheduled to enter kindergarten the following year. To be eligible, children must turn four by August 31; demonstrate academic, language, or social need; and cannot be currently enrolled in another early learning program.

A faith-based transitional living facility for homeless women and children who may be struggling from addiction, domestic violence, human trafficking, or a crisis pregnancy. Services include safe clean rooms and warm beds, 24 hour support staff, services for pregnant women, weekly case management, life skills classes, access to community resources, help with finding permanent housing, options for employment and continuing education, and more.

Provides community education and creates awareness for child abuse and neglect. The outreach team hosts events, engages with schools and local community organizations, and leads educational classes.