Assists in meeting the food needs for low-income elementary school students in the Mount Baker School District over Winter and Spring breaks. Students who participate in the program are provided with a supply of kid-friendly, easy-to-prepare snacks and meals. For more information, or to get your child involved in this program, please contact your school’s Family Resource Coordinator.

Serves students experiencing homelessness. This program is designed to reduce isolation, maximize stability and maintain consistency for this population of children and youth. Contact the liaison in your school district for support.

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.

Therapy services for children to aid in development, incorporating family and a variety of approaches.

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.

Provides one sleeve of diapers and one pack of wipes per visit to families in Whatcom County. To be eligible, a family must have children ages 0-5 yrs old, household income must be 60% AMI or less, and the family must not have other resources to cover the cost of items.

Nature program by and for people of color to build community while spending time outdoors. Outings are facilitated by BIPOC leaders and are family-friendly.

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.

Comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages, including services by MDs, DOs, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

Comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages, including services by MDs, DOs, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

Comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages, including services by MDs, DOs, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

Serving families, seniors, and those with disabilities. Units are offered based on availability. Households generally pay 30% of their income for rent. Each property has its own application process; visit the Applicant Portals page to begin the application process.

Service to help guardians find temporary day care for short term demand.

Provides dental care to children, pregnant women, and the parents of children who are UCNW patients.

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.

Family support centers that link school families with local resources and human services addressing the needs of the whole child in order to promote student success. All families are welcome to visit the site nearest to them (Shuksan Middle School or Carl Cozier Elementary School).

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.

Connects Ferndale School District families and students with local resources that address the needs of the whole child to promote student success.

Provides dental care to children, pregnant women, and the parents of children who are UCNW patients.

A public health program designed to ensure that eye and vision care becomes an integral part of infant wellness care to improve a child's quality of life. Under this program, no-cost comprehensive eye and vision assessments are available for infants 6-12 months old regardless of a family's income or access to insurance coverage.

Meals served Monday through Friday in a variety of ways: Sit & Sup congregate meal, hot to-go meals, frozen meals, and delivery Senior Mobile Meals. $7 for fresh meals, $6 for frozen.

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.

Youth suicide prevention program with trainings designed by youth and the community. Training is based on current suicide prevention research, and aims to open up a conversation about suicide, help combat stigma surrounding mental illnesses and suicide, and help others learn how to identify and intervene with a loved one.

Unbiased emotional support and resources provided by trained Parent Guides to families with children with hearing loss.

The death of a family member, friend, or other significant person is a lifelong loss for children. The Grief Support Resource Library was created as an online tool for those supporting a child who is grieving.