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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.

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 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.

Provides resources and support for families and medical professionals looking for services for children birth to 21 in Whatcom County with known or suspected special health care needs.

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.

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.

The community garden grows children's minds as well as fresh produce.

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.

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.

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.

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

Provides merit-based summer scholarships to middle and high school public school students in Whatcom County. Students may apply for summer enrichment camps in a variety of areas such as music, science, art, debate, technology, dance, leadership and many others.

Childcare offered before and after school in conjunction with school districts. Includes supervised and facilitated activities meant to to engage and aid in youth development. Operated on site at participating schools. Program hours vary by location, see website for specific information.

A state Medicaid program (formerly Medicaid Personal Care, or MPC) for people on Medicaid who need help with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, bathing, or mobility. The program is administered by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), even for people who are not eligible for DDA. Personal Care services are typically provided in your home.

A holiday gift assistance program for families living in the Blaine School District who are facing difficult financial circumstances. Gifts are arranged in a store-like setting where parents can purchase brand new, unwrapped toys marked down about 75%. Voucher assistance is available for families needing extra help.

A program that helps kids from birth until their 6th birthday get dental care. Dentists who participate in ABCD are specially trained to work with young children.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Connects families with mental health providers who accept new patients, work with your insurance and fit your child’s treatment needs. The Referral Service is accessible to children and teens 17 and under living in Washington state. Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 can also call the Referral Service to find providers for themselves. For interpretation services, call 866-583-1527.

Counseling services available to children and teens.

Individually tailored occupational therapy to meet each child’s unique needs. Services include free initial consultation, evaluation, private occupational therapy, and Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) therapy intensives.

Hotline providing youth with on-call attorney consultations.