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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
Pregnant
Support Groups
Parenting Education
Peer Support
Support Network
Care

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
Financial Education
Female

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)

Advance Care Planning - PeaceHealth

Online resources and scheduled classes to help people put their heath care decisions in writing and designate health care agents if incapacitated. Classes are free, hosted monthly.

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Hospitalized
Mentally Incapacitated
Health Education
Navigating the System
Representation

Healthy Living Programs - Bellingham YMCA

The YMCA offers a variety of reoccurring classes and programs to encourage healthy living, prevent chronic disease, and learn about managing ongoing health issues. Program topics and availability are variable and dependent on community interest, learn more online.

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Disease Management
Seniors (55+ years old)
Health Education
Chronic Illness

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.

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

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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More Education
Daily Life Skills
Skills & Training

Digital Equity Bus - Goodwill Job Training and Education Center

Wi-Fi equipped mobile classroom that offers digital services to community members in rural locations. Providers can contact to host classes or workshops. Community members can view upcoming workshop schedule online and call to register.

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Computer or Internet Access
Computer Class
Adults (31-54 years old)
Education

Peer Navigators - FuturesNW

Trained peer college and training pathway mentors who understand school and financial aid applications and help classmates complete financial aid.

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Help Find School
College Readiness
Help Fill out Forms
Peer Support
Help Pay for School
Financial Aid & Loans
More Education
Navigating the System

Everson Medical Clinic - Sea Mar Everson Medical Clinic

Specializes in primary care family medicine, including preventive health exams, prenatal care, acute care visits, minor procedures, health education, follow-up care from hospital visits, and referrals.

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Health
Prevent & Treat
Vaccinations
Primary Care
Medical Care
Health Education
Disease Management
Checkup & Test

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

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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Financial Education
Business Loans
Native American
Loans

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

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

Early Head Start - Opportunity Council Early Learning and Family Services

A special Head Start program serving infants, toddlers, and pregnant parents in Whatcom County. Services include prenatal education, health and nutrition services, family development support, and home visits focusing on child development and quality early education. This program is for income eligible families.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Infants (<1 year old)
Early Childhood Intervention
Education
Parents
Families
Home Visiting
Toddlers (1-2 years old)
Parenting Education
Head Start

Job and Career Workshops - Goodwill Job Training and Education Center

Free career/job readiness workshops on topics including resumes, job finding, interviewing, and more. Call, visit site, or come in-person to learn about upcoming workshops.

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Help Find Work
Interview Training
Work
Skills & Training
Resume Development
Education

Maternity Support Services and Infant Case Management - Sea Mar Ferndale

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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Health Education
Pregnant
Counseling
Health
Maternity Care
Infants (<1 year old)
Postnatal Care
Mothers

Tuition Preschool - Nooksack Valley School District

Integrated preschool classrooms that serve preschool children with developmental delays as well as their typically developing peers. A limited number of tuition-based openings are available for students who do not qualify for Special Education services.

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Preschoolers (3-4 years old)
Education
Childcare
Preschool

Professional Certifications - Whatcom County Library System

In conjunction with Washington State Library, WCLS patrons can access practices courses, practice exams, and certification exams for several technical and specialist certifications. Currently offered certifications include IT professional credentials, CISCO, Intuit/Quickbooks, Microsoft, and more.

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More Education
Screening & Exams
Computer Class

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

Bookmobile and Mobile Services - Lake Samish Bookmobile

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.

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Education

Working Moms Program - Program for Early Parent Support

Virtual gathering series open to mothers, adoptive mothers, and non-gestational mothers with children aged 0-5 years, working outside of the home. 8-week series of 1.5 hour meetings held on weekday evenings or weekday lunchtimes.

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Care
Mothers
Parenting Education
Support Groups
Parents
Support Network

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

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

Educational Resource Center - Mt. Baker School District

A public preschool program that includes Head Start, Co-Op Preschool, and Child Find Screenings.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Preschool
Education

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