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Trainings - Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
A variety of dispute resolution trainings are available, including Mediation Trainings (Professional, Family, and Parent-Teen offerings), Parent Education Trainings, Conflict Resolution Trainings, and Exploring Equity and Cultural Humility.
A variety of dispute resolution trainings are available, including Mediation Trainings (Professional, Family, and Parent-Teen offerings), Parent Education Trainings, Conflict Resolution Trainings, and Exploring Equity and Cultural Humility.
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Education
Mediation
Parenting Education
Learning with Leaders - FuturesNW
Ongoing event series that connects students with career pathways. Emphasis on workshops, hands-on engagement. Topics vary by event, see upcoming events online.
Ongoing event series that connects students with career pathways. Emphasis on workshops, hands-on engagement. Topics vary by event, see upcoming events online.
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More Education
Daily Life Skills
Skills & Training
Credit Counseling - Money Management International
A free budget and credit counseling session gives you the opportunity to work with a certified credit counselor and create an action plan for your financial future. Online counseling available 24/7, 365 days a year.
A free budget and credit counseling session gives you the opportunity to work with a certified credit counselor and create an action plan for your financial future. Online counseling available 24/7, 365 days a year.
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Financial Education
Money
Credit Counseling
Transitional Kindergarten - Meridian School District
A free, full-day early entrance kindergarten experience for children who are scheduled to enter kindergarten the following year. In order to be eligible, students must demonstrate academic, language or social need and cannot be currently enrolled in another early learning program. Eligible students must also turn four before September 1.
A free, full-day early entrance kindergarten experience for children who are scheduled to enter kindergarten the following year. In order to be eligible, students must demonstrate academic, language or social need and cannot be currently enrolled in another early learning program. Eligible students must also turn four before September 1.
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Preschool
Education
Children (2-12 years old)
Positive Parenting Program - Youthnet
An evidence-based program that helps parents and caregivers learn safe and useful parenting techniques.
An evidence-based program that helps parents and caregivers learn safe and useful parenting techniques.
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Parenting Education
Parents
Military Reconnect - Money Management International
When soldiers return home it can be difficult to truly reconnect with relationships and establish themselves financially. This program is geared toward helping members of the military and veterans re-establish themselves and achieve financial stability.
When soldiers return home it can be difficult to truly reconnect with relationships and establish themselves financially. This program is geared toward helping members of the military and veterans re-establish themselves and achieve financial stability.
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Money
Financial Education
Veterans
Health Education - Sea Mar Bellingham Medical Clinic
Health Educators offer education on diabetes, prediabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, glucometer teaching, basic nutrition, asthma, tobacco cessation, family planning, exercise, among other topics. At each visit, the health educator spends time with the patient to set goals that help the patient achieve better health outcomes.
Health Educators offer education on diabetes, prediabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, glucometer teaching, basic nutrition, asthma, tobacco cessation, family planning, exercise, among other topics. At each visit, the health educator spends time with the patient to set goals that help the patient achieve better health outcomes.
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Nutrition Education
Health Education
Health
Family Planning
Disease Management
Bookmobile and Mobile Services - Lake Samish Bookmobile
The WCLS Bookmobile visits Glenhaven, Birch Bay, Wickersham, 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.
The WCLS Bookmobile visits Glenhaven, Birch Bay, Wickersham, 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.
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Education
Free Smoke Alarms - American Red Cross Northwest Region
If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install a smoke alarm, the Red Cross may be able to help by installing free smoke alarms in homes and educating communities about home fire safety.
If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install a smoke alarm, the Red Cross may be able to help by installing free smoke alarms in homes and educating communities about home fire safety.
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Safety Education
Personal Safety
Health & Safety
Parents and Educators Learning Resources - Northwest Drive Library Express
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.
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
Families
More Education
Community Support Services
Students
Children (2-12 years old)
Supplies for School
Single Parents Program - Program for Early Parent Support
This pilot peer-support program is offered as a 9-week series, and meets virtually. Each week focuses on a different topic for discussion, and discussion prompts are shared weekly with participants responding at their convenience.
This pilot peer-support program is offered as a 9-week series, and meets virtually. Each week focuses on a different topic for discussion, and discussion prompts are shared weekly with participants responding at their convenience.
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Support Groups
Parenting Education
Support Network
Parents
Care
Caregivers
Black Home Initiative - Washington Homeownership Resource Center
The Washington Homeownership Resource Center has partnered with the Black Home Initiative, with the goal to create 1,500 new Black homeowners within the next 5 years. The equity-focused program offers a personalized path to homeownership, education, and connection to resources.
The Washington Homeownership Resource Center has partnered with the Black Home Initiative, with the goal to create 1,500 new Black homeowners within the next 5 years. The equity-focused program offers a personalized path to homeownership, education, and connection to resources.
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Housing Advice
Homebuyer Education
Student Education and Career Resources - FuturesNW
A resource platform to help students in Whatcom County decide their next step in education or career training, learn where to attain it, and how to get support along their path.
A resource platform to help students in Whatcom County decide their next step in education or career training, learn where to attain it, and how to get support along their path.
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Navigating the System
Teens (13-19 years old)
College Readiness
Education
Family Help Line - Parent Trust for Washington Children
A statewide toll-free help line available to parents, caregivers, and anyone who has questions about a child in their community. The Family Help Line can help you find resources, parenting classes, and community events, and can provide you with someone to talk to and problem solve with.
A statewide toll-free help line available to parents, caregivers, and anyone who has questions about a child in their community. The Family Help Line can help you find resources, parenting classes, and community events, and can provide you with someone to talk to and problem solve with.
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Families
Navigating the System
Parents
Children (2-12 years old)
Parenting Education
Support Network
Community Support Services
Help Hotlines
Debt Collection Clinic - Whatcom County Courthouse
An attorney will consult with clients on their debt issues, including debt collection, garnishment, medical debt and charity care
An attorney will consult with clients on their debt issues, including debt collection, garnishment, medical debt and charity care
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Financial Education
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Mediation
Bookmobile and Mobile Services - Wickersham Bookmobile
The WCLS Bookmobile visits Glenhaven, Birch Bay, Wickersham, 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.
The WCLS Bookmobile visits Glenhaven, Birch Bay, Wickersham, 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.
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Education
Bookmobile and Mobile Services - Glenhaven Bookmobile
The WCLS Bookmobile visits Glenhaven, Birch Bay, Wickersham, 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.
The WCLS Bookmobile visits Glenhaven, Birch Bay, Wickersham, 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.
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Education
Developmental Preschool - Bellingham Public Schools District Office
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.
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.
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All Disabilities
Development Disability
Preschool
Preschoolers (3-4 years old)
Learning Disability
Children (2-12 years old)
Special Education
Education
Family and Friends Class - NAMI of Whatcom County
Seminar (available in 4-hour or 90-minute format) that informs and supports people who have loved ones with a mental health condition. Participants learn about diagnoses, treatment, recovery, communication strategies, crisis preparation and NAMI resources.
Seminar (available in 4-hour or 90-minute format) that informs and supports people who have loved ones with a mental health condition. Participants learn about diagnoses, treatment, recovery, communication strategies, crisis preparation and NAMI resources.
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Mental Health Care
Adults (31-54 years old)
Education
Families
Health Education
All Mental Health
Health
Preschool Part Day Program - Opportunity Council Early Learning and Family Services
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.
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.
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Children (2-12 years old)
Childcare
Families
Education
Special Education
Head Start
Preschool
Parenting Education
Preschoolers (3-4 years old)
Student Loan Counseling - Money Management International
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.
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.
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Financial Aid & Loans
Financial Education
GRADS - Bellingham Public Schools
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.
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.
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Childcare
Parenting Education
Pregnant
Teens (13-19 years old)
Education
Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Students
Maternity Support Services and Infant Case Management - Sea Mar Bellingham Medical Clinic
Provides support and information related to prenatal and postpartum health. Services include prenatal and postpartum education groups, breastfeeding groups, transportation assistance during pregnancy, hospital tours in English and Spanish, behavioral health counseling, dental care, WIC, and chemical dependency services.
Provides support and information related to prenatal and postpartum health. Services include prenatal and postpartum education groups, breastfeeding groups, transportation assistance during pregnancy, hospital tours in English and Spanish, behavioral health counseling, dental care, WIC, and chemical dependency services.
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Infants (<1 year old)
Postnatal Care
Maternity Care
Mothers
Counseling
Health Education
Health
Pregnant
Preschool and ECEAP - Ferndale School District
The preschool program provides a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 3 - 5 years old. The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a state-funded, free preschool program for qualifying children and families.
The preschool program provides a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 3 - 5 years old. The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a state-funded, free preschool program for qualifying children and families.
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Education
Children (2-12 years old)
Preschool
Preschoolers (3-4 years old)
Training, Education, and Outreach - Dementia Support Northwest
Adaptable trainings, educational presentations, and informational outreach for communities and the groups that live and work within them. Contact DSNW for more information.
Adaptable trainings, educational presentations, and informational outreach for communities and the groups that live and work within them. Contact DSNW for more information.
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Alzheimers
Health Education
Education
