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Supporting Parents of Autism - Washington Autism Alliance

Support group focused on mental health counseling for parents who have children on the autism spectrum.

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Mental Health Care
Autism
Parents
All Disabilities
Counseling
Support Groups
Development Disability
Support Network

Basics Class - NAMI of Whatcom County

A free 6-week education program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens whom are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or whom have already been diagnosed.

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Parents
Education
Mental Health Care
Families
Adults (31-54 years old)
Health Education
All Mental Health
Health

Parents and Educators Learning Resources - Point Roberts 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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Children (2-12 years old)
Supplies for School
More Education
Parents
Families
Students
Community Support Services

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

Family Preservation Services - Youthnet

In-home programming that supports caregivers to improve family functioning, decrease safety concerns and conflict, and prevent out-of-home placement of children.

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Navigating the System
Family Counseling
Parents

Parents and Educators Learning Resources - Ferndale 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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Children (2-12 years old)
Families
Community Support Services
Supplies for School
More Education
Parents
Students

Division of Child Support - Bellingham Community Services Office (DSHS)

Support services for paying and receiving child support.

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Parents
Money
Families

Parents and Educators Learning Resources - Lynden 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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Parents
Children (2-12 years old)
Families
Supplies for School
Students
Community Support Services
More Education

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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Support Network
Parenting Education
Parents
Caregivers
Care
Support Groups

Working Moms Program - Program for Early Parent Support

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
Support Network
Care
Parents
Support Groups
Parenting Education

Babyloss Support Group - Mending Babyloss

Support group where parents can work through their grief in an atmosphere of understanding and compassion. The non-denominational Support Group meets for eight consecutive weeks and includes a social worker, spiritual guidance counselor, and an interfaith minister.

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Grieving
Support Groups
Parents

Earn While You Learn - Whatcom County Pregnancy Clinic

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 Supplies
Infants (<1 year old)
Parenting Education
Education
Baby Clothes
Diapers
Pregnant
Peer Support
Parents

Family Help Line - Parent Trust for Washington Children

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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Parenting Education
Support Network
Families
Parents
Help Hotlines
Children (2-12 years old)
Navigating the System
Community Support Services

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - Bellingham Community Services Office (DSHS)

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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Money
Government Benefits
Financial Assistance
Help Pay for Utilities
Parents
Families
Help Pay for Housing

Online Resource Directory for Pregnancy and Infant Loss - Mending Babyloss

Curated online resources and lending library for pregnancy and infant loss.

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Grieving
Parents

Parent to Parent Support Programs - Dan Godwin Community Center

Provides emotional support and information to families of children with developmental disabilities, delays, and ongoing health care needs

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Parents
Development Disability
All Disabilities
Support Groups
One-on-One Support
Peer Support

Sangha Mamas - Bellingham Insight Meditation Society

Sangha Mamas are a group of mamas and grand-mamas who share a common intention to practice the dharma and to be present for adventures in parenting. Available via Zoom.

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Peer Support
Adults (31-54 years old)
Alternative Medicine
Parents
Support Network
Mothers
Support Groups

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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Families
Parenting Education
Mothers
Parents
Care
Pregnant
Support Network
Mentoring
Fathers

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

Buddy Break - Northside Community Church

A free Parents’ Day Out/respite program where kids with all types of special needs have fun while their caregivers get a break. Participants and their siblings have opportunities to make new friends, play games, do crafts, hear children’s stories, enjoy music, and more, while their parents get a break from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities. Call for schedule.

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Families
Relief for Caregivers
Care
Parents
Daytime Care
Children (2-12 years old)
All Disabilities

Parents of Adolescents and Teens Program - Program for Early Parent Support

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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Support Network
Care
Support Groups
Parents
Parenting Education

PAVE

Online library of resources that provide support, training, and information to empower and give voice to individuals, youth and families impacted by disabilities.

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Parents
Care
Children (2-12 years old)
All Disabilities
Support Network
Families
Understand Disability

Domestic Violence Parenting Plan Clinic - Law Advocates

Provides comprehensive legal assistance to help develop a secure parenting plan and navigate the process for obtaining Temporary Orders. Services are available to survivors of domestic violence, parents who need a parenting plan, individuals who have not yet filed anything in court, and participants who meet financial eligibility requirements *Please note: Attorneys do not represent clients in court.

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Domestic Violence Survivors
Legal
Parents
Advocacy & Legal Aid

Supervised Visitation Program - Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center

Provides a positive and safe place for non-custodial parents to visit their children in the presence of a third person responsible for observing and ensuring the safety of those involved.

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

Coaching for Parents with Teens - Parenting Academy

Meet with a parenting coach to achieve the unique goals you have for you, your teen and family.

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Teens (13-19 years old)
Parents
Support Network
Care
Family Counseling

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