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Hotline to report child abuse or neglect to Child Protective Services.

Before and after school "clubhouse" programs for grades K-12 impact kids positively through academic success, good citizenship, healthy lifestyles, and athletic programs. Athletic programming varies by location.

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.

Same-day in-person and virtual (video) visits for children and teens ages 4 through 17 in Washington state who need urgent mental health support.

Guarantees access to life-altering forms of immigration relief to children and youth who have been abandoned, abused or neglected by their parents.

Provides a weekly group clinic to learn tennis skills at the Bellingham Training and Tennis Club. Open to ages 6 -18, with rackets, balls, shoes available. Clinics run 7 or 8 weeks per session after-school or over the weekend.

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 cohort-style outdoor education program for youth in grades 2 - 12. Outings focus on developing naturalist knowledge, cultivating leadership skills, and creating lasting connections to nature and community.

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.

Play group for children ages 0 - 5. Meet weekly to connect with families and caregivers around songs, stories, and show and tell, and offer support as needed.

Provides dental care to children, pregnant women, and the parents of children who are UCNW patients.

Grants Little Wishes to children ages 6 to 18 for ongoing support of lessons and activities including, but not limited to, art lessons, music lessons, martial arts, team sports, swimming lessons, dance, gymnastics, ice skating, ice hockey, horseback riding, and soccer.\u200b

Resources to help support families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH).

Serves students experiencing homelessness. This program is designed to reduce isolation, maximize stability and maintain consistency for this population of children and youth. Contact the liaison in your school district for support.

Evidence-based classroom program that has shown significant effect in reducing levels of aggression among schoolchildren by raising social/emotional competence and increasing empathy. The program is designed for children ages 5 to 13.

Mental Health Professionals located within schools to provide students support with a range of mental health issues.

The preschool program provides a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 3 - 5 years old. The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a state-funded, free preschool program for qualifying children and families.

Program for children ages 3-5 who are potty-trained. Activities include half-day outdoor adventures and mentor-facilitated learning.

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.

Developmentally appropriate opportunities for three and four year olds who have been identified as having developmental delays and/or disabilities. Children learn and practice skills in all areas through large and small group participation, activity centers, and child-directed play.

A year-round substance use prevention and mentoring program that meets bi-monthly on weekends, for youth ages 9-12 or teens ages 13-17 affected by the substance use disorder of a family member. All camp activities are provided free of charge.

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.

Serves students experiencing homelessness. This program is designed to reduce isolation, maximize stability and maintain consistency for this population of children and youth. Contact the liaison in your school district for support.

Free and low cost workshops for youth (4th-12th grade) to gain skills in conflict resolution.

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.