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McKinney-Vento Program - Ferndale Family Resource Center

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

WiFi and Laptops - Point Roberts Library

Free WiFi available at WCLS libraries, including access from library parking lots. You can borrow a library laptop for use on library property. One hour limit, based on availability.

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Community Support Services
Computer or Internet Access

Computers and Technology Access - Bellingham Public Library Central Branch

Bellingham Public Library locations provide public access to computers, and printing and copying equipment (15 cents per black and white page, 50 cents per color page). Visitors with a Bellingham or Whatcom County library card may use a computer with internet access for up to 120 minutes a day. Visitors without a library card may use a guest pass. Free wireless internet access (WiFi) is available in all library buildings.

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Computer or Internet Access
Community Support Services

Immigrant Resources & Immediate Support - IRIS

Connects immigrants with needed resources, and provides funding for items and services that are not accessible to this marginalized population.

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Immigrants
Financial Assistance
Community Support Services
Navigating the System

Legal Assistance - DVSAS

Navigating the legal system can be challenging. DVSAS advocates can help with protection orders, court preparation and accompaniment, and law enforcement reporting.

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Sexual Assault Survivor
Community Support Services
Domestic Violence Survivors
Legal
Navigating the System
Help Escape Violence
One-on-One Support
Advocacy & Legal Aid

Digital Equity Bus - Goodwill Job Training and Education Center

Wi-Fi equipped mobile classroom that offers digital services to community members in rural locations. Providers can contact to host classes or workshops. Community members can view upcoming workshop schedule online and call to register.

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Computer or Internet Access
Computer Class
Adults (31-54 years old)
Education

Printing Services - Deming Library

Call your local branch to arrange document printing and pick up, or submit a request online. Library patrons are provided a $7.00 printing credit each week. Beyond that, printing fees are $0.10 (black & white) or $0.50 (color) per page.

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Community Support Services

Library Cards - Blaine Library

A library card allows you to check out materials and access digital content. Through the Whatcom Libraries Collaborate program, your library card can be used for services at other libraries throughout the county.

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Books
Community Support Services

Printing Services - Lynden Library

Call your local branch to arrange document printing and pick up, or submit a request online. Library patrons are provided a $7.00 printing credit each week. Beyond that, printing fees are $0.10 (black & white) or $0.50 (color) per page.

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Community Support Services

Parents and Educators Learning Resources - Birch Bay Vogt Community 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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Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Students
Community Support Services
Supplies for School
More Education
Parents

Outreach Services - Bellingham Public Library

Bellingham Public Library provides Outreach services to Bellingham residents who, because of age, illness, or long-term disability, are unable to visit the library in person. Individuals who are confined to their homes may arrange to have a family member, volunteer, or caregiver pick up and deliver pre-selected library materials to them. Monthly service is scheduled at various\xa0Assisted Living / Health Care facilities in Bellingham.

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Seniors (55+ years old)
Community Support Services
All Disabilities

Library Cards - Bellingham Public Library Bellis Fair Branch

Apply online or in person to receive a free library card. Adult applicants will ned to provide a photo ID.

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Community Support Services
Books

Social Services Department - Nooksack Indian Tribe

Provides various programs that create stronger well-being for all Tribal members.

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Government Benefits
Community Support Services

WiFi and Laptops - Island Library

Free WiFi available at WCLS libraries, including access from library parking lots. You can borrow a library laptop for use on library property. One hour limit, based on availability.

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Computer or Internet Access
Community Support Services

Advocacy Counseling - DVSAS

Advocacy counseling is available to clients who want to meet one-on-one with an advocacy counselor. Sessions are available on a scheduled basis during business hours or during specific walk-in hours. These sessions are strength and empowerment-based and include emotional support, on-going safety planning, identifying coping skills, problem solving, information about the effects of domestic violence and sexual assault, and referrals to other community resources. Advocates can also provide emotional support during medical exams.

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In Crisis
One-on-One Support
Sexual Assault Survivor
Community Support Services
Support Network
Domestic Violence Survivors
Help Escape Violence
Immediate Safety

Library Cards - Point Roberts Library

A library card allows you to check out materials and access digital content. Through the Whatcom Libraries Collaborate program, your library card can be used for services at other libraries throughout the county.

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Community Support Services
Books

Computers and Technology Access - Bellingham Public Library Fairhaven Branch

Bellingham Public Library locations provide public access to computers, and printing and copying equipment (15 cents per black and white page, 50 cents per color page). Visitors with a Bellingham or Whatcom County library card may use a computer with internet access for up to 120 minutes a day. Visitors without a library card may use a guest pass. Free wireless internet access (WiFi) is available in all library buildings.

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Community Support Services
Computer or Internet Access

WiFi and Laptops - Deming Library

Free WiFi available at WCLS libraries, including access from library parking lots. You can borrow a library laptop for use on library property. One hour limit, based on availability.

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Community Support Services
Computer or Internet Access

Library Cards - Sumas Library

A library card allows you to check out materials and access digital content. Through the Whatcom Libraries Collaborate program, your library card can be used for services at other libraries throughout the county.

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Community Support Services
Books

Mount Baker Family Services - Mount Baker High School

Assists families with resources, information and problem solving to help their children succeed in school. Family Services Coordinators are located at Acme Elementary School, Kendall Elementary School, and Harmony Elementary School/ERC Preschool. \nFor Spanish or Russian interpretation, call (360) 383-2065 or email [email protected].

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Navigating the System
Community Support Services
Goods
Clothes for School
Emergency Food

Parents and Educators Learning Resources - Everson 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
Community Support Services
Children (2-12 years old)
More Education
Parents
Families
Supplies for School

Bellingham Family Resource Center - Shuksan Middle School

Family support centers that link school families with local resources and human services addressing the needs of the whole child in order to promote student success. All families are welcome to visit the site nearest to them (Shuksan Middle School or Carl Cozier Elementary School).

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Personal Care Items
Emergency Food
Community Support Services
Children (2-12 years old)
Clothes for School
Supplies for School
Diapers
Families

Ferndale Family Resource Center - Ferndale Family Resource Center

Connects Ferndale School District families and students with local resources that address the needs of the whole child to promote student success.

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Teens (13-19 years old)
Families
Community Support Services
Navigating the System
Children (2-12 years old)

Internet Essentials from Comcast - Xfinity

Provides affordable home Internet for qualifying households as well as low-cost computers, free WiFi hotspots, and free Internet training. Sign up for Internet Essentials for $14.95/month with no annual contract and free equipment. Families who qualify for Internet Essentials but have outstanding Xfinity debt may qualify for debt forgiveness as part of the Essentials program.

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Benefit Recipients
Low-Income
Financial Assistance
Computer or Internet Access
Help Pay for Internet or Phone

Ask an Advocate - DVSAS

Confidentially ask for support online. The Ask an Advocate page is monitored Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm. You should receive a message back within 72-hours. If you need to speak with someone immediately, please call the helpline.

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Sexual Assault Survivor
Domestic Violence Survivors
Support Network
Virtual Support
Community Support Services
One-on-One Support
Help Escape Violence

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