Conéctate con el apoyo entre pares locales de forma gratuita. El Condado de Whatcom tiene varias ofertas de apoyo entre pares. No necesitas cita previa para participar en los grupos y no se requiere registro. Ten en cuenta que, para todos los grupos de forma presencial, los bebés de hasta 12 meses son bienvenidos. No hay cuidado de niños disponible.

Los programas de apoyo de Padres a padres ofrecen apoyo emocional e información a las familias de niños con diferencias y retrasos del desarrollo o enfermedades crónicas.

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.

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.

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.

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

Weekly class on baby parenting for families of infants 0-1. Occurs weekly over 3 months with varying topics. Food and childcare for siblings included.

A peer-support meeting for parents and caregivers who identify as LGBTQIA+, and with children aged 0-12. Groups will meet virtually once a week for 12 weeks.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

One-on-one parenting support with a peer provider of your choice. Available for mothers during pregnancy through the first three years after birth. Schedule sessions via text, phone, or video chat as often as you want. Each session is about 30 minutes. Peer support providers are available in English and Spanish.

An evidence-based program that helps parents and caregivers learn safe and useful parenting techniques.

Support services for paying and receiving child support.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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