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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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Supplies for School
Parents
Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Students
More Education
Community Support Services
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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Recreation
Children (2-12 years old)
Parents
Families
Environmental Education
Multi-week classes to help parents and youth communicate better and encourage positive youth development. For parents/caregivers with 10-14 year old children. Dinner provided. Provided at various locations, check website for available programs.

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Parenting Education
Teens (13-19 years old)
Families With Children
Children (2-12 years old)
The EcSA program helps families achieve financial success by paving a path to build a meaningful career and create confidence through financial literacy. Families with children who receive SNAP benefits are eligible to enroll.
Advocacy opportunities that aim to ensure the needs of persons with developmental disabilities are met with appropriate health and social services.
Individuals and families living in Washington may receive up to $1,290 back if they meet certain eligibility requirements. Check eligibility online or call for more information.

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Government Benefits
Families
Tax Preparation
Families With Children
Strengthening families and students by helping them with basic needs and linking them to local resources. Resources include basic needs, such as food, clothing and housing; school supplies; energy assistance; GED and ELL classes; family literacy; domestic violence resources; and medicaid enrollment.

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Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Clothes for School
Community Support Services
Navigating the System
All case management services are free and voluntary and are offered to biological relative and foster caregivers. Services include case management for families navigating a crisis or the after-effects of trauma, and on-call services.
Drop-in community playgroups located in Bellingham, Ferndale, and Lynden. There is no cost and no registration required for drop-in classes. Donations appreciated. See website for times and locations as they may vary.

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Recreation
Children (2-12 years old)
Toddlers (1-2 years old)
Families
Offerings include lap swims, American Red Cross swim lessons and training courses, shallow water aerobics, deep water running, as well as preschool swims and open swims for people to play and enjoy the facility.

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Recreation
Families
Adults (31-54 years old)
Seniors (55+ years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
Children (2-12 years old)
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.

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Families
Diapers
Children (2-12 years old)
Baby Supplies
Infants (<1 year old)
Goods
Information about child advocacy, support, and more. Referrals given as needed to help child victims and families receive the services they need.

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Families
Navigating the System
Children (2-12 years old)
Sexual Assault Survivor
Abuse or Neglect Survivors
Teens (13-19 years old)
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
Children (2-12 years old)
Mothers
Families
Nutrition Education
Health
Help Pay for Food
Government Food Benefits
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.
Access to databases, books, and websites with free content to support homeschooling families.

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Families
Alternative Education
Provides temporary cash assistance for families in need. Some families participate in the WorkFirst Program which helps participants find and keep jobs. Persons who are eligible may also qualify for Diversion Cash Assistance, which can help with living expenses when a family needs short term assistance and meets program requirements.

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Help Pay for Utilities
Money
Help Pay for Housing
Parents
Financial Assistance
Government Benefits
Families
Provides short-term emergency assistance to help families pay for high-quality child care in a licensed child care center or licensed family home.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Childcare
Families
Help Pay for Childcare
Support group for family members, parents, caregivers, and friends of individuals struggling with mental illness.

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Families
Health
Adults (31-54 years old)
Peer Support
Mental Health Care
Support Groups
All Mental Health
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.

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Seniors (55+ years old)
Public Housing
Housing
Long-Term Housing
Low-Income
All Disabilities
Families
Housing Vouchers
Help Pay for Housing
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
Supplies for School
Children (2-12 years old)
Families
More Education
Parents
Supports pregnant and parenting families who find themselves lacking a healthy support network. Families can access mentors and holistic wrap-around services from the time of awareness of pregnancy to the child’s fifth birthday.

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Pregnant
Parents
Mentoring
Care
Fathers
Support Network
Families
Parenting Education
Mothers
Child Care Aware can help you find out if you quailify for financial assistance, navigate the state subsidy system, get a list of referrals for providers and connect you with other services. Subsidies are availabe for families who have low incomes, do seasonal work, have special needs or situations, are full-time college students, and more.

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Families
Help Pay for Childcare
Children (2-12 years old)
Daytime Care
Childcare
An annual event in partnership with We Care and local churches to provide families with brand new toys for the holidays, up to two per child, at a 75% markdown from retail prices. Referral required: families can sign up with a number of local school districts and agencies, then shop for toys at NW Baptist Church.

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Toys & Gifts
Children (2-12 years old)
Families
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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Supplies for School
Children (2-12 years old)
More Education
Families
Community Support Services
Students
Parents
Bellingham Housing Authority owns and manages properties that are rented to eligible households at a subsidized rate. This program can serve families, seniors, and those with disabilities. Households pay 30% of their income for rent.

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Long-Term Housing
All Disabilities
Low-Income
Help Pay for Housing
Families
Housing Vouchers
Public Housing
Housing
Seniors (55+ years old)

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