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Parent Coaching - Parenting Academy

Meet with a parenting coach for 50 minutes to discuss the unique goals you have for yourself, your child, and family, along with parenting strategies, and more.

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Support Network
Parents
Care
One-on-One Support
Caregivers
Families
Parenting Education

Dialysis Support - Mount Baker Foundation

Financial assistance to individuals with chronic kidney disease.

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Help Pay for Healthcare
Health Education

Youth Restorative Practices Program - Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center

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

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Mediation
Teens (13-19 years old)
Children (2-12 years old)
Education

WIC and Nutrition Program - Sea Mar Bellingham Medical Clinic

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.

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Families
Help Pay for Food
Pregnant
Government Food Benefits
Health
Children (2-12 years old)
Nutrition Education
Mothers
Food

Preschool School-Day Programs - Opportunity Council Early Learning and Family Services

Free school-day preschool program (6.5 hours) in 9 locations throughout Whatcom County for income eligible families with children between the ages of 3 and 5. 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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Childcare
Parenting Education
Education
Head Start
Families
Preschoolers (3-4 years old)
Children (2-12 years old)
Preschool
Special Education

GED Prep - Bellingham Technical College

GED prep prepares students for the GED test. Students work in groups, on computers, and individually at their own pace. Focus on improving basic academic and workplace skills. Requires a positive attitude and commitment to attending classes.

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Education
GED/High-School Equivalency
Adults (31-54 years old)

WorkSource - WorkSource Whatcom

Provides job search support, career exploration, computer use, training on resumes and cover letters, and interview preparation. Job training programs for youth, adults, and mature workers, as well as worker retraining.

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Veterans
Education
All Disabilities
Interview Training
Help Find Work
Teens (13-19 years old)
Adults (31-54 years old)
Work
Specialized Training
Seniors (55+ years old)
Resume Development

Learning Resources - Bellingham Public Library

Bellingham Public Library subscribes to online tools that help you to learn new skills using self-paced lessons. Tools include LinkedIN Learning for Library (self-paced courses on a wide variety of topics), Mango Languages (tools to learn 70+ languages, including courses for ESL learners), and Northstar Digital Literacy (everyday computer skills).

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English as a Second Language (ESL)
Community Support Services
Foreign Languages
Computer Class
More Education
Education

Seeds of Empathy Program - Roots of Empathy

Designed for Early Learning and Child Care settings to foster empathy, social and emotional competence and early literacy skills for children aged 3 to 5 years.

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Education
Early Childhood Intervention
Children (2-12 years old)
Care

Baby Steps - Whatcom Perinatal Mental Health Taskforce

Peer support group for birthing parents in recovery from substance use disorder, held twice monthly on Zoom.

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Peer Support
Mothers
Opioid Dependency
Support Groups
Alcohol Dependency
Parenting Education

MotherToBaby - Organization of Teratology Information Specialists

Providing evidence-based information on the benefit or risk of medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, including medications, vaccines, chemicals, herbal products, substances of abuse, maternal health conditions and much more. This no-cost information service is available to people who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, their family members, health professionals, and the general public via chat, text, phone, and email in both English and Spanish.

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Infants (<1 year old)
Health Education
Mothers
Pregnant

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.

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Education
Children (2-12 years old)
Preschool

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

Inclusive Preschool - Lynden School District

Serves children ages 3 through 5 who have a disability as well as students who do not have a disability (peer models). Students who qualify for Special Education services are enrolled and served as they turn 3 years of age. Children who do not qualify for Special Education services but who are ages 3 to 5 may apply to be enrolled.

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Preschoolers (3-4 years old)
Education
Development Disability
Children (2-12 years old)
Preschool
All Disabilities

Adult Literacy Program - Whatcom Literacy Council Main Office

Offers free one-to-one tutoring services for adults who wish to improve their literacy skills. Services include support for basic reading and writing skills, GED (General Educational Development) test preparation, and basic computer skills.

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Education
Computer Class
Adults (31-54 years old)
GED/High-School Equivalency
Tutoring
More Education
Basic Literacy

English Language Acquisition - Bellingham Technical College

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.

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Adults (31-54 years old)
Education
English as a Second Language (ESL)

Financial Learning and Resiliency through Empowerment - Opportunity Council

A free series of classes designed to increase adults’ awareness with their own behaviorsand beliefs surrounding money. Topics discussed are goal setting, budgeting, credit, banking, identity theft and fraud.

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Housing Advice
Credit Counseling
Financial Education
Home Renters

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy - Parenting Academy

An intensive treatment program that works with parents and children together to improve the quality of the parent-child relationship and to teach parents the skills necessary to manage their child's severe behavior problems. Appropriate for children ages 2 to 7 with behavioral concerns.

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Parents
Families
Family Counseling
Support Network
Counseling
Parenting Education

Activate You - Washington Women In Need

This virtual workshop series offers all women opportunities to connect, learn new skills, and feel empowered on your journey to fulfilling your goals, dreams, and purpose.

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Education
Female
Financial Education

Summer Camps - Wild Whatcom

Summer camp programs for grades 1-8. Activities include all-day outdoor adventures, mentor-facilitated learning and discovery, and wilderness skills development.

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Teens (13-19 years old)
Environmental Education
Children (2-12 years old)
Day Camp
Recreation

The Incredible Years - Parenting Academy

Weekly class on baby parenting for families of infants 0-1. Occurs weekly over 3 months with varying topics. Food and childcare for siblings included.

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Parenting Education
Parents
Infants (<1 year old)

Launch Transitional Kindergarten - Lynden School District

A free, full day, five days a week, transitional kindergarten program for children who are at least 4-years old by August 31st. Students must reside within Lynden Schools enrollment boundaries and enter based on need and/or ability such as financial, academic and social-emotional needs, and cannot be currently enrolled in another early learning program.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Education
Preschool

Small Group Classes - Whatcom Literacy Council

Classes for adults to work together to study reading, writing, and speaking in English. Classes include Talk Time (practicing English conversation), preparing for the GED (General Education Diploma), citizenship test preparation, and learning and improving basic computer skills. Dates, times, and locations vary, find the current class schedule online.

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Immigrants
Computer Class
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Computer or Internet Access
More Education
Basic Literacy
Naturalization
Education
Limited English
Adults (31-54 years old)

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.

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Education
Parenting Education
Mediation

Financial Capabilities Classes - WorkSource Whatcom

Series of virtual classes on the pitfalls of debt and how to increase monthly income. Topics vary weekly across 6 week cycles.

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Financial Education

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