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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
Education
Support Network
Adoption & Foster Care

Whatcom Family and Community Network - Roosevelt Neighborhood Resource Center

Promotes the well-being of children, youth, and families by convening and supporting communities to build their capacity. WFCN networks for collective action on issues that matter; to develop community capacity through prevention strategies, such as leadership and skill development and increasing healthy activities to reduce substance abuse and other harmful behavior.

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Education

Explorers Club - Wild Whatcom

A cohort-style outdoor education program for youth in grades 2 - 12. Outings focus on developing naturalist knowledge, cultivating leadership skills, and creating lasting connections to nature and community.

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

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

Nooksack Tribal Education Department

Provides quality educational opportunities from early childhood through life, in accordance with the Tribe’s need for cultural and economic well-being in keeping with the wide diversity of the Tribe as distinct cultural and governmental entities. Services include education grants, student support for struggling students, and a Tribal Education Liaison to assist Nooksack families communicate with local school districts.

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Students
Financial Aid & Loans
Education
Tutoring
Help Pay for School

Wild Things - Wild Whatcom

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.

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Parents
Environmental Education
Children (2-12 years old)
Recreation
Families

Tribal Small Dollar Loan Program - Pacific Northwest Tribal Lending

Small start-up loans for Northwest Washington tribal members to help establish credit, access capital, and kickstart businesses.

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Loans
Business Loans
Native American
Financial Education

Maternity Support Services and Infant Case Management - Answers Counseling

Pregnant individuals and parents of infants who have Apple Health/ Medicaid health insurance are eligible to receive: assistance applying for SNAP/ Basic Food benefits, Childcare Subsidy, and PFML benefits; nutritionist advice; help accessing medical and behavioral health care; and monthly gift cards for participating in Culturally Responsive Integrated & Strength-Based Parenting (CRISP) classes.

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Mothers
Navigating the System
Postnatal Care
Nutrition Education
Parenting Education
Pregnant
Infants (<1 year old)
Case Management
Health
Health Education
Maternity Care
Counseling

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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Financial Aid & Loans
Female
Help Pay for School
Education

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

FAFSA - Federal Student Aid

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.

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Education
Help Pay for School
Financial Aid & Loans

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

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

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.

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Safety Education
Personal Safety
Health & Safety

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

Parents and Educators Learning Resources - Sumas 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
Families
More Education
Parents
Supplies for School
Children (2-12 years old)

Nooksack WIC Program - Nooksack Health Department

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

Positive Parenting Program - Youthnet

An evidence-based program that helps parents and caregivers learn safe and useful parenting techniques.

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Parents
Parenting Education

Humane Education - Whatcom Humane Society

Hands-on programs focusing on K-12, such as classroom presentations, shelter tours and service projects. Classroom topics include: compassion and kindness towards animals, dog bite prevention and safety, spay/neuter education, animal cruelty and neglect, native wildlife safety, animal identification (i.e. dog licenses/cat id tags), and safety.

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Education
Day Camp
Animal Welfare
Teens (13-19 years old)
Children (2-12 years old)

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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Parents
Peer Support
Care
Pregnant
Parenting Education
Support Groups
Support Network

Parent Coalition - Dan Godwin Community Center

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.

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Understand Disability
All Disabilities
Families
Parents
Navigating the System
Parenting Education
Guardianship

4-H Clubs - WSU Extension Whatcom County

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.

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Youth Development
Environmental Education
Recreation
After School Care
Children (2-12 years old)

Scholarships - Chuckanut Health Foundation

Scholarships for local students pursuing a variety of higher education topics including nursing, early childhood education, behavioral health, and more.

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Help Pay for School
More Education

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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Home Renters
Credit Counseling
Financial Education
Housing Advice

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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Education
Children (2-12 years old)
Families
Preschool

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