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Child Care Check - Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families

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

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Help Find Childcare
Childcare
Children (2-12 years old)
Families
Daytime Care

Early Support for Infants and Toddlers - Opportunity Council Early Learning and Family Services

Serves families with children from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or disabilities in order to maximize each child’s development.

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Families
All Disabilities
Development Disability
Toddlers (1-2 years old)
Infants (<1 year old)
Children (2-12 years old)
Early Childhood Intervention

McKinney-Vento Program - Mount Baker High School

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.

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Homeless
Housing
Near Homeless
Navigating the System
Transportation for School
Community Support Services
Children (2-12 years old)
Families

Toddler Time - Whatcom Center for Early Learning

Drop-in community playgroups located in Bellingham, Ferndale, Blaine, and Lynden. There is no cost and no registration required for drop-in classes. Donations appreciated. See website for times and locations as they may vary.

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Recreation
Toddlers (1-2 years old)
Children (2-12 years old)
Families

Seeds of Empathy Program - Roots of Empathy

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.

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Care
Early Childhood Intervention
Children (2-12 years old)
Education

Community Outreach and Education - Dawson Place

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.

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Education
Children (2-12 years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
Abuse or Neglect Survivors
Families

Roots of Empathy Program - Roots of Empathy

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.

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Education
Children (2-12 years old)
Care

Children’s Intensive Outpatient Treatment - Compass Health Whatcom WISe Office

Comprehensive behavioral health services and supports for Medicaid-eligible individuals aged 13-20 with complex behavioral health needs. Services include assessment, treatment, and support services.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Mental Health Care
Families
Teens (13-19 years old)
Support Network
Mental Health Evaluation

School-Based Behavioral Health - Northwest Education Service District 189

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

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Children (2-12 years old)
Mental Health Care
Teens (13-19 years old)

Nooksack Youth and Family Services Department - Nooksack Family Services

Provides an array of advocacy and case management services to Nooksack children and families involving child welfare, domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. Programs include Indian Child Welfare Program and Independent Living, Extended Foster Care, Tl’ils Ta’á’altha Program, Men and Boys Outreach and Advocacy Program, Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Program, and Child Protection Team.

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Immediate Safety
Families
Domestic Violence Survivors
Adoption & Foster Care
Children (2-12 years old)
Foster Youth
Physical Safety
Abuse or Neglect Survivors
Sexual Assault Survivor

McKinney-Vento Program - Lynden School District

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.

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Community Support Services
Transportation for School
Near Homeless
Homeless
Families
Housing
Navigating the System
Children (2-12 years old)

Camp Mariposa - Lifeline Connections

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.

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Support Network
Support Groups
Addiction and Recovery
Children (2-12 years old)
Group Therapy
Teens (13-19 years old)
Overnight Camp
Recreation

Parents and Educators Learning Resources - Deming Library

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.

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Supplies for School
Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Students
More Education
Parents
Community Support Services

Child Care Aware of NW Washington - Opportunity Council Early Learning and Family Services

Provides families with information and referrals to licensed child care facilities and supports child care providers through coaching, technical assistance, behavioral consultation, and professional development opportunities.

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Daytime Care
Childcare
Help Find Childcare
Children (2-12 years old)

Royal Family Kids Camp - Hillcrest Church

Week-long overnight summer camps for children ages 6-11 who have been or currently are in foster care.

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Relief for Caregivers
Children (2-12 years old)
Foster Youth
Adoption & Foster Care
Abuse or Neglect Survivors
Overnight Camp

New Way Home Program - New Way Ministries

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.

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Short-Term Housing
Pregnant
Homeless
Female
Temporary Shelter
Children (2-12 years old)

Special Education Preschool - Blaine Primary School

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.

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Preschoolers (3-4 years old)
All Disabilities
Children (2-12 years old)
Preschool
Special Education
Learning Disability
Development Disability
Education

Buddy Break - Northside Community Church

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.

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All Disabilities
Daytime Care
Relief for Caregivers
Care
Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Parents

Parents and Educators Learning Resources - North Fork Library

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.

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Parents
More Education
Students
Families
Community Support Services
Supplies for School
Children (2-12 years old)

Grief Support Center Search Tool - National Alliance for Children’s Grief

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

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Support Network
Children (2-12 years old)
Grieving
Support Groups
Families

Parents and Educators Learning Resources - Sumas Library

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.

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Students
More Education
Community Support Services
Supplies for School
Parents
Families
Children (2-12 years old)

Mobile Animals as Natural Therapy - Animals as Natural Therapy

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.

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Teens (13-19 years old)
Seniors (55+ years old)
Adults (31-54 years old)
Children (2-12 years old)
Specialized Therapy

Grief Support Resource Library - National Alliance for Children’s Grief

The death of a family member, friend, or other significant person is a lifelong loss for children. The Grief Support Resource Library was created as an online tool for those supporting a child who is grieving.

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Navigating the System
Families
Parents
Grieving
Virtual Support
Children (2-12 years old)

Pediatric Occupational Therapy and Family Coaching - Learning Coach

Therapy services for children to aid in development, incorporating family and a variety of approaches.

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Family Counseling
Occupational Therapy
Children (2-12 years old)
Families

Clubhouses - Bellingham Boys and Girls Club

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.

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Childcare
Before School Care
Teens (13-19 years old)
Education
After School Care
Help Find Childcare
Children (2-12 years old)

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