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.

Financial assistance to individuals with chronic kidney disease.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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