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Training, Education, and Outreach - Dementia Support Northwest

Adaptable trainings, educational presentations, and informational outreach for communities and the groups that live and work within them. Contact DSNW for more information.

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Alzheimers
Education
Health Education

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
Chronic Illness
Seniors (55+ years old)
Health Education

Debt Collection Clinic - Whatcom County Courthouse

An attorney will consult with clients on their debt issues, including debt collection, garnishment, medical debt and charity care

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Advocacy & Legal Aid
Mediation
Financial Education

Developmental Preschool - Meridian School District

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)
Learning Disability
Early Childhood Intervention
All Disabilities
Education
Preschool
Development Disability
Special Education
Preschoolers (3-4 years old)

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

Neighborhood Nature - Wild Whatcom

An after school program that connects kids with the outdoors through exploration, play, art, and nature activities. Available for grades K-5.

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

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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Education
Foster Youth
Adoption & Foster Care
Support Network

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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More Education
Help Pay for School

Homebuyers Support - Washington Homeownership Resource Center

Contact a specialist by phone for pre-purchase housing counseling, homebuyer education classes, down-payment assistance programs, and alternative homeownership models such as community land trusts and self-help homeownership.

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Housing Advice
Homebuyer Education
Housing

Single Parents Program - Program for Early Parent Support

This pilot peer-support program is offered as a 9-week series, and meets virtually. Each week focuses on a different topic for discussion, and discussion prompts are shared weekly with participants responding at their convenience.

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Parenting Education
Caregivers
Parents
Support Groups
Support Network
Care

Teacher Resources - Bellingham Public Library

Bellingham Public Library works collaboratively with local educators to provide useful resources to Bellingham students, including curriculum support materials, and class visits for pre-school through high school students.

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Community Support Services
Education

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

Special Education Preschool - Blaine Primary School

Developmentally appropriate opportunities for three and four year olds who have been identified as having developmental delays and/or disabilities. Children learn and practice skills in all areas through large and small group participation, activity centers, and child-directed play.

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

Digital Content - Whatcom County Library System

A library card gives you access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, music streaming and downloads, online language tutorials, digital magazines, reference resources, and more.

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Recreation
More Education

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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Female
Help Pay for School
Education
Financial Aid & Loans

WIC and Nutrition Program - Sea Mar Bellingham Downtown

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

Clubhouses - Bellingham Boys and Girls Club

Before and after school "clubhouse" programs for grades K-12 impact kids positively through academic success, good citizenship, healthy lifestyles, and athletic programs. Athletic programming varies by location.

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After School Care
Education
Before School Care
Children (2-12 years old)
Help Find Childcare
Teens (13-19 years old)
Childcare

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

21st Century After School Program - Lummi Nation School

During the school year, K-6 students can participate in a variety of activities that cover five different aspects (Academics, Enrichment, Culture, Power Up Fitness, and Project Based Learning). Tutoring is also available to grades 7-12.

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

Black Home Initiative - Washington Homeownership Resource Center

The Washington Homeownership Resource Center has partnered with the Black Home Initiative, with the goal to create 1,500 new Black homeowners within the next 5 years. The equity-focused program offers a personalized path to homeownership, education, and connection to resources.

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Homebuyer Education
Housing Advice

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

Disaster Recovery Counseling - Money Management International

Available for free to all families and individuals living in a county where federal or state-declared disaster has occurred. Create a personalized recovery plan, receive ongoing support and assistance completing applications for FEMA aid and submitting relevant insurance claims.

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Credit Counseling
Financial Education
Natural Disaster Survivor
Disaster Response

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
Support Groups
Parenting Education
Opioid Dependency
Alcohol Dependency
Mothers

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

Community & Continuing Education - Whatcom Community College

Variety of non-credit personal enrichment and professional development classes, workshops, and certificates. Class availability varies seasonally, check online for current offerings.

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More Education

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