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Community/Senior Center Activities - Lynden Community / Senior Center

Services include dine-in and delivered daily lunches, wellness programs, exercise & strength training classes, recreational activities, entertainment, art & music classes, special events, and information about community support services.

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Seniors (55+ years old)
Recreation
Community Support Services
Adults (31-54 years old)
Families
Exercise & Fitness

Grief Support Center Search Tool - National Alliance for Children’s Grief

Find a support center or camp near you using the National Alliance for Children's Grief's online search tool.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Grieving
Support Groups
Support Network
Families

Free Museum Passes - Bellingham Public Library Central Branch

The Bellingham Public Library has partnered with the Whatcom Museum, the Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, and Mindport Exhibits to offer complimentary general admission to each museum. A Museum Pass allows free entry for up to 4 people, valid for use on the date and at the museum selected when registering. Each family is eligible for a pass for each museum every 60 days. Register online using the library calendar of events.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Families
Recreation
Community Support Services

Parks and Recreation Playbook - City of Bellingham

Your guide to recreation and educational opportunities in Bellingham. The new Playbook (formerly known as the Leisure guide) provides a complete listing of recreation activities available throughout Bellingham.

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

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

Behavioral Health Child & Family Services - Sea Mar Bellingham Behavioral Health Clinic

A state-licensed community mental health agency focused on children and families. Services include mental health assessments, individual and family therapy, group therapy, case management, advocacy, and school-based programs.

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Counseling
Mental Health Care
Group Therapy
Children (2-12 years old)
Family Counseling
Mental Health Evaluation
Families

Family Medicine - Squalicum Family Medicine

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

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Families
Primary Care

Blaine and Birch Bay Community Toy Store - The CAP Center

A holiday gift assistance program for families living in the Blaine School District who are facing difficult financial circumstances. Gifts are arranged in a store-like setting where parents can purchase brand new, unwrapped toys marked down about 75%. Voucher assistance is available for families needing extra help.

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Toys & Gifts
Children (2-12 years old)
Goods
Families

Legislative Advocacy - Dan Godwin Community Center

Advocacy opportunities that aim to ensure the needs of persons with developmental disabilities are met with appropriate health and social services.

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All Disabilities
Families
Development Disability

PREPARES Pregnancy and Parenting Support - Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services

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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Mothers
Families
Mentoring
Pregnant
Care
Parenting Education
Support Network
Parents
Fathers

Parents and Educators Learning Resources - Northwest Drive Library Express

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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Parents
Families
Supplies for School
Community Support Services
Children (2-12 years old)
More Education
Students

Strengthening Families - Washington State University Extension

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

Basics for Babies - Opportunity Council Community Resource Center

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
Children (2-12 years old)
Infants (<1 year old)
Baby Supplies
Diapers
Goods

Sensational Toddlers - Whatcom Center for Early Learning

A 12 week-long parent-child program for children ages 18 months to 3 years, with and without special needs. Check online for registration openings.

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Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Parents
Toddlers (1-2 years old)

GRADS - Bellingham Public Schools

GRADS (Graduation, Reality, And Dual-role Skills) is a program for pregnant and parenting students that provides the academic and childcare support necessary to stay in high school and graduate. Available at no cost to parents under age 21 who live in Whatcom County.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Students
Parenting Education
Families
Teens (13-19 years old)
Education
Pregnant
Childcare

Transition to Kindergarten - Blaine Primary School

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.

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Education
Children (2-12 years old)
Preschool
Families

Family Support Services - Brigid Collins Family Support Center

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.

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Families
Case Management

Separation, Divorce, and Parenting Plan Mediation - Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center

Process for families experiencing separation or divorce to develop or modify parenting plans, negotiate property divisions, and address other issues.

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Legal
Navigating the System
Mediation
Families
Support Network

Family Medicine - North Sound Family Medicine

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

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Families
Primary Care

Family Support Group - NAMI of Whatcom County

Support group for family members, parents, caregivers, and friends of individuals struggling with mental illness.

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

PREPARES Diaper Giveaway - St. Joseph Church

As part of the larger PREPARES program, St. Joseph Catholic Church organizes a regular drop-in event to provide diapers, wipes, and other family supplies. All are welcome to receive support and attendees can sign up for more support through PREPARES state program.

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Home Goods
Infants (<1 year old)
Families
Baby Supplies
Diapers

The Christmas Shoppe - The Whatcom Dream

Annual program available for graduates of Whatcom Dream's Financial Empowerment courses. Participants can shop for brand new toys and gifts at a 75% to 90% discount from the retail price.

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Families
Goods
Low-Income
Toys & Gifts
Children (2-12 years old)

Parents and Educators Learning Resources - Blaine 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)
Families
More Education
Parents
Supplies for School

Parent Coalition - Dan Godwin Community Center

Families that need support with services and resources meet with a trained Parent Advocate to formulate a strategy to obtain services tailored to the needs of their family member. These needs may include special education services, future planning for adult services such as guardianship, government assistance such as Medicaid, or conflict resolution regarding standards of care.

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Understand Disability
Guardianship
Navigating the System
Parents
All Disabilities
Families
Parenting Education

Parent Coaching - Parenting Academy

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.

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Caregivers
Parenting Education
Care
Families
Parents
One-on-One Support
Support Network

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