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Strengthening Families - Washington State University Extension

Multi-week classes to help parents and youth communicate better and encourage positive youth development. For parents/caregivers with 10-14 year old children. Dinner provided. Provided at various locations, check website for available programs.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Families With Children
Teens (13-19 years old)
Parenting Education

Transition to Kindergarten - Blaine Primary School

A free, early entrance kindergarten experience for children who are scheduled to enter kindergarten the following year. To be eligible, children must turn four by August 31; demonstrate academic, language, or social need; and cannot be currently enrolled in another early learning program.

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Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Education
Preschool

Fostering Futures - Treehouse

Programs for Washington youth in foster care promoting educational advocacy, graduation success, support after high school, culturally competent educational coaching for tribal youth, support for youth who have experienced both foster care and incarceration, and support networks for youth and young adults as they transition into adulthood.

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Foster Youth
Support Network
Education
Adoption & Foster Care

Job Readiness Lab - Goodwill Job Training and Education Center

A computer lab open at specific times for community members and Goodwill students to search for jobs, do homework, and practice computer skills.

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Computer or Internet Access
Work
Adults (31-54 years old)
Education
Help Find Work
Skills & Training

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.

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Financial Aid & Loans
Financial Education

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

Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Promotores Program - Sea Mar Bellingham Medical Clinic

Provides linguistically and culturally appropriate health care services and health information to the farmworker community. During high migrant season, services include mobile medical and dental clinics at farms, farmworker camps and housing sites, and summer health fairs. During off-peak season, services include culturally-appropriate workshops, and presentations and events to farms, housing sites and gathering spaces on critical health topics.

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Medical Care
Immigrants
Health Education
Health
Dental Care
Primary Care

Star Scholars - Washington Women In Need

Scholarship for women with awards up to $5,000 each academic year towards the Cost of Attendance.

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Help Pay for School
Financial Aid & Loans
Education
Female

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.

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Financial Education
Money
Credit Counseling

Lummi WIC - Lummi Tribal Health Center

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

Connecting the Expecting Program - Program for Early Parent Support

Program will focus on how adding a baby to the family will affect one's relationships, family life, and regular obligations. It also offers a chance to connect and create community with other families expecting a baby. Designed for families in their third trimester of pregnancy, or who are planning to adopt a baby. It is recommended for families to register for a group that best aligns with their baby's due date.

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Parenting Education
Parents
Peer Support
Support Groups
Care
Pregnant
Support Network

Higbee Hikers - Max Higbee Center

A seasonal program offered to Max Higbee members that incorporates outdoor skills such as environmental stewardship, map reading and navigation, plant identification, healthy hiking snacks, and trail games.

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Teens (13-19 years old)
Intellectual Disability
Environmental Education
Development Disability
All Disabilities
Adult Daycare
Adults (31-54 years old)
Care
Daytime Care
Recreation

Finance Services - Compass Health

The payee program helps clients pay rent, utilities and other bills on time, manage finances and provide clients spending money each month. Current Compass Health clients can apply for payee services through their clinician.

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Financial Education
Navigating the System
Daily Life Skills

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.

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Skills & Training
Daily Life Skills
More Education

Preschool and Child Care - Opportunity Council Early Learning and Family Services

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.

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Preschool
Children (2-12 years old)
Childcare
Education
Special Education
Preschoolers (3-4 years old)
Families
Head Start

Special Education Legal Library - Washington Autism Alliance

Comprehensive collection of relevant Washington Administrative Code and guidance documents for people with autism spectrum disorder and related intellectual and developmental disabilities in Washington State.

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Special Education
Understand Disability
Development Disability
Intellectual Disability

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

Financial Empowerment Courses - The Whatcom Dream

Free financial empowerment courses cover financial goals, budgeting, debt management, and more. Classes are in-person and available year-round in both English and Spanish, with specialized courses for teens and seniors.

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Education
Financial Education
Money
Adults (31-54 years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
Seniors (55+ years old)

Financial Coaching - Northwest Access Fund

Free one-on-one financial coaching for people with disabilities in Washington and Oregon. Topics include credit, savings, debt, budgeting, banking, identity protection, benefits, and assistive technology.

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Credit Counseling
Savings Program
One-on-One Support
All Disabilities
Financial Education
Assistive Technology

English for Speakers of Other Languages Classes - Goodwill Job Training and Education Center

ESOL classes offered at basic and intermediate levels for people who want to develop basic English literacy and improve language skills for the workplace. Classes include ESOL Basic through Level 4, and Citizenship Test Preparation. Classes are held two days a week for 2 hours.

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

Youth Conflict Resolution Education - Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center

Free and low cost workshops for youth (4th-12th grade) to gain skills in conflict resolution.

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

Bankruptcy Counseling and Education - Money Management International

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.

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Financial Education
Credit Counseling

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

Medical Clinic - Nooksack Health Department

An ambulatory clinic that provides on-site, acute and preventive health care to the Nooksack Indian Tribe and eligible members of federally recognized Tribes. Services include family medicine, pediatric, obstetrics and gynecology, family planning, women’s health, diabetes screening and testing, nutrition education, and community health and nurse health care practices.

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Primary Care
Prevent & Treat
Health
Women’s Health
Medical Care
Disease Management
Family Planning
Health Education
Nutrition Education
Checkup & Test

GED Class - A Watered Garden

General Education Diploma graduates will find themselves better qualified for employment advancements.

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Education
GED/High-School Equivalency
More Education

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