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Safety and Support Program aims to minimize the negative consequences associated with substance use by providing practical strategies to decrease risk. Diseases like HIV or hepatitis C can be spread when people who use injection drugs share needles or other equipment. This program provides new, sterile needles and equipment to people who use injection drugs, and provides connections to drug treatment, disease testing, vaccines, and other social services.

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.

ELA classes are for students who need to improve their English skills to enroll in college, or succeed in the workplace or American culture. Classes are offered at Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels, as well as class options in the evening. Placement testing is required.

Allows you to fulfill the requirements set forth by bankruptcy law and gives you access to a certified credit counselor. Pre-filing counseling and pre-discharge education available.

Provides crucial support to caregivers experiencing or recovering from homelessness. This program focuses on fostering healthy attachment, understanding child development, and promoting positive parenting. Provides support, coaching, developmental assessments, and connections to resources in the community.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

Weekly class on toddler parenting for families of babies aged 1-2. Occurs weekly over 3 months with varying topics. Food and childcare for siblings included.

Childcare and early learning programming available at the Laurel Forest Early Learning Center in downtown Bellingham for children between the ages 18 months and 5 years. This inclusive preschool childcare program serves all children, including those with disabilities, and can coordinate with school district services to support a child’s special education and healthcare needs. Childcare available from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm for working families.

Learning opportunities and trainings related to WFCN's mission, covering topics such as Adverse Childhood Experience, Building Resilience, Conflict-Resolution, Restorative Practice and Social Justice & Equity. Ongoing trainings available, as well trainers and facilitators available to speak to community groups.

This free class is an experiential learning program for people experiencing a mental health challenge who are interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery. Peer-to-Peer consists of eight two-hour units and is taught by a team of two trained teachers and a volunteer support person, all of whom are personally experienced at living well with mental illness.

Uses agriculture and time in nature to improve mental well being while providing peer support for veterans.

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.

Free one-on-one business coaching and assistance for potential and existing entrepreneurs in starting, growing, and managing a small business, navigating the gig economy, or managing self-employment income. NWAF assists: all disabilities, all income levels, ages 16 and up, and all types of businesses with under 5 employees.

Designed to meet the needs of busy parents, Brigid Collins offers affordable, customizable parent coaching and support. Both one-on-one coaching (with a free initial consultation) and group seminars are available.

A student loan counseling session will give you the opportunity to discuss your options with a counselor who will give personalized recommendations about the repayment programs you might qualify for, along with other suggestions to make the debt more manageable.

GRADS (Graduation, Reality, And Dual-role Skills) is a program for pregnant and parenting students that provides the academic and childcare support necessary to stay in high school and graduate. Available at no cost to parents under age 21 who live in Whatcom County.

Free introductory courses for people who have no computer experience or who need a little extra training. Learn the basics of how to operate a computer, including typing (keyboarding), internet and email. Later, take classes in Microsoft Word and Excel to learn to create simple spreadsheets and documents like a resume. Online job search classes and special computer classes for non-native English speakers also offered.

Free part-day preschool program in the Ferndale area for income eligible families with children between the ages of 3 and 5. The half day program offers morning and afternoon options. This inclusive preschool program serves all children, including those with disabilities, and can coordinate with school district services to support a child’s special education and healthcare needs. Families enrolled in the program have access to the full range of Opportunity Council community resources including case management, parent and employment education opportunities, and more.

Pre-college educational courses to help people complete their high school education, obtain their GED, learn English, or otherwise prepare to transition to college level courses.

The Bookmobile brings a variety of books, audiobooks, DVDs, and CDs for all ages to specific locations and is open to everyone. The WCLS Bookmobile visits Glenhaven, Birch Bay, Acme and Lake Samish each week. Homebound Services staff deliver library materials to retirement homes, nursing homes, adult family homes, and assisted living facilities each month as well as to individuals who are permanently homebound.

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.

Designed for children ages 0-6 and their adult(s). Wild Things is a place-based community program that visits local parks each month to see what nature has to offer.

The Bookmobile brings a variety of books, audiobooks, DVDs, and CDs for all ages to specific locations and is open to everyone. The WCLS Bookmobile visits Glenhaven, Birch Bay, Acme and Lake Samish each week. Homebound Services staff deliver library materials to retirement homes, nursing homes, adult family homes, and assisted living facilities each month as well as to individuals who are permanently homebound.

Families that need support with services and resources meet with a trained Parent Advocate to formulate a strategy to obtain services tailored to the needs of their family member. These needs may include special education services, future planning for adult services such as guardianship, government assistance such as Medicaid, or conflict resolution regarding standards of care.