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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 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.

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

Empowers youth to approach conflict in healthy and creative ways through a restorative justice approach.

Pediatric services can help with a child's primary and special health needs, as well as emergencies.

Program for children ages 3-5 who are potty-trained. Children spend time connecting with and learning about our local natural environment as well as getting used to group dynamics and following instructions.

Early childhood preschool programs provide a language-based curriculum to students ages 3-4 who have been identified with developmental delays and qualify for special education services. Programs provide direct, integrated, and/or consultative services to students with mild to moderate disabilities in general education. Contact your school district to apply.

A non-profit organization that helps children with disabilities, 20 years and younger, obtain medical and adaptive equipment or therapy services not provided by insurance.

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.

Connects Ferndale School District families and students with local resources that address the needs of the whole child to promote student success. Provides connection with services for basic needs, clothing and housing assistance, healthcare access, holiday assistance 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.

Local youth development clubs to grow physical, mental, and emotional health. Clubs participate in a wide variety of activities, often focused on nature, farming, science, and culture.

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.

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.

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.

Coordinated primary medical and dental care for children and adolescents, including well-child visits, newborn care, developmental screenings, immunizations, sports exams, and specialty referrals.

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.

Confidential mental health services for adults, adolescents, children, couples, families, and groups. Services include psychotherapy, counseling, psychological evaluation, mental health assessment, chemical dependency assessment and treatment, ADHD assessment, and more.

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.

A free transitional kindergarten for students who are not in an early learning program and are scheduled to begin kindergarten the following school year. The district must prioritize families with the lowest incomes and children most in need of additional preparation to be successful in kindergarten. Students must be 4 years old prior to August 31 to be eligible for the current school year.

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.

Helps eligible families pay for child care. When a family qualifies for child care subsidy benefits and chooses an eligible provider, the state pays a portion of the cost of child care. Parents may be responsible for a copayment to their provider each month.

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.

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.

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