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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.
At each weekly appointment, clients meet one-on-one with a trained peer mentor for one hour. With each lesson that is completed, clients earn “baby bucks” for supplies such as diapers, wipes, clothing, blankets, and much more.

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Mentoring
Baby Clothes
Parenting Education
Pregnant
Parents
Baby Supplies
Diapers & Formula
Peer Support
Education
Annual weekend retreat for families impacted by the foster care system.

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Recreation
Adoption & Foster Care
Parenting Education
Day Camp
Pregnant individuals and parents of infants who have Apple Health/ Medicaid health insurance are eligible to receive: assistance applying for SNAP/ Basic Food benefits, Childcare Subsidy, and PFML benefits; nutritionist advice; help accessing medical and behavioral health care; and monthly gift cards for participating in Culturally Responsive Integrated & Strength-Based Parenting (CRISP) classes.

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Nutrition Education
Postnatal Care
Navigating the System
Maternity Care
Health
Pregnant
Nutrition
Health Education
Counseling
Mothers
Parenting Education
Case Management
Program will focus on how adding a baby to the family will affect one's relationships, family life, and regular obligations. It also offers a chance to connect and create community with other families expecting a baby. Designed for families in their third trimester of pregnancy, or who are planning to adopt a baby. It is recommended for families to register for a group that best aligns with their baby's due date.

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Parenting Education
Pregnant
Parents
Support Network
Support Groups
Peer Support
Care
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.

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Support Network
Parents
Families
Family Counseling
Parenting Education
Counseling
Faith-based organization with free services including pregnancy tests, limited ultrasound, options education, STI testing, parenting and childbirth education, and support groups. (Does not provide abortion services)

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STD/STI Treatment & Prevention
Parenting Education
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Sex Education
Pregnant
Pregnancy Tests
An evidence-based program that helps parents and caregivers learn safe and useful parenting techniques.
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.

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Families
Home Visiting
Parents
Parenting Education
Early Childhood Intervention
Children
Head Start
Education
Education program designed to educate and support individuals in their role as parents or caretakers of children. The program incorporates positive parenting skills with a child development knowledge base that promotes strong and healthy families.
Provides crucial support to caregivers experiencing or recovering from homelessness. This program focuses on fostering healthy attachment, understanding child development, and promoting positive parenting. Provides support, coaching, developmental assessments, and connections to resources in the community.

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Parenting Education
Parents
Homeless
Families
Children
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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Parents
Parenting Education
Support Network
Pregnant
Mentoring
Care
Fathers
Mothers
Families
60-minute virtual seminars focus on a range of topics for parents and everyday parenting.

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Parenting Education
Parents
Families
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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Families
Care
Caregivers
Support Network
One-on-One Support
Parenting Education
Parents
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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Teens
Students
Pregnant
Childcare
Families
Education
Parenting Education
Children
Free parenting class with certified occupational therapist and early childhood teacher.

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Parenting Education
Parents
Daily Life Skills
Health Education
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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Care
Caregivers
Parenting Education
Parents
Support Groups
Support Network
Virtual gathering series open to mothers, adoptive mothers, and non-gestational mothers with children aged 0-5 years, working outside of the home. 8-week series of 1.5 hour meetings held on weekday evenings or weekday lunchtimes.

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Mothers
Care
Parenting Education
Parents
Support Groups
Support Network
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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Navigating the System
Understand Disability
Parenting Education
Guardianship
Disability
Families
Parents
Virtual program open to solo parents and caregivers, couples, and co-parents, with children aged 10-19 years. Adult participants attend without adolescents and teens in attendance. Groups meet 2 hours, once a week, for 9 consecutive weeks.

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Parenting Education
Care
Support Network
Parents
Support Groups
A free parenting program that runs for eight weeks, three quarters per year. The program is specifically designed for families facing challenging life circumstances who desire to develop family-building skills. Parenting classes are held one evening per week in Bellingham, and include a hot meal, nursery care for children ages 4 and under, and Kids Groups for elementary and middle school aged children facing complex life challenges.

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Parenting Education
Free Meals
Adults
Parents
Children
Education
Designed to meet the needs of busy parents, Brigid Collins offers affordable, customizable parent coaching and support. Both one-on-one coaching (with a free initial consultation) and group seminars are available.

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Parenting Education
One-on-One Support
Support Groups
Parents
Families
A statewide toll-free help line available to parents, caregivers, and anyone who has questions about a child in their community. The Family Help Line can help you find resources, parenting classes, and community events, and can provide you with someone to talk to and problem solve with.

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Parents
Parenting Education
Help Hotlines
Community Support Services
Support Network
Families
Navigating the System
Children

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