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Peer Support - The EMBERcenter

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.

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Parents
Support Network
Caregivers
Peer Support
Care

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

Online Academy - Washington Autism Alliance

Practical information provided through web-based trainings and workshops. Dates and topics vary, see website for upcoming events.

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Understand Disability
Parents
All Disabilities
Development Disability

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

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

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

Parents and Educators Learning Resources - Island 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)
More Education
Families
Students
Community Support Services
Parents
Supplies for School

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

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
Parents
Care
Support Groups
Caregivers
Parenting Education

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

Childbirth and Parenting Education - Bellingham Technical College

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.

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Parenting Education
Parents
Families
Education

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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Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Domestic Violence Survivors
Parents

Advocacy Support & Training Program - Washington State Hands and Voices

Resources for parents and professionals to learn the laws and strategies specific to students who are deaf, deafblind, deaf plus, or hard of hearing.

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Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Understand Disability
Parents

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy - Parenting Academy

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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Counseling
Support Network
Family Counseling
Parenting Education
Parents
Families

Support Groups, Events, and Meetings for Dads - ​Dads M.O.V.E.

Support groups, events, and meetings for dads to talk with others that are dealing with similar issues at home.

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Peer Support
Fathers
Parents
Support Network
Virtual Support
Support Groups

Medicaid Personal Care Parent Training - Dan Godwin Community Center

Six hours of continuing education are required to fulfill parental obligations in receiving Medicaid Personal Care funding to care for their family member. Twice a year the Parent Coalition Program conducts trainings tailored to meet the needs of these families. Email [email protected] for more information.

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Care
Parents
Families
All Disabilities
Caregivers

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

Parental Representation - Family First Legal Advocates of Whatcom and Skagit County

Free legal representation for parents involved in proceedings with Child Protective Services.

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Advocacy & Legal Aid
Representation
Parents

Connecting the Expecting Program - Program for Early Parent Support

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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Peer Support
Pregnant
Support Groups
Support Network
Care
Parents
Parenting Education

Babyloss Remembrance Ceremony - Mending Babyloss

Annual remembrance ceremony takes place in October for anyone who has experienced pregnancy or infant loss of any kind.

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Grieving
Parents

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

Support services for paying and receiving child support.

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Money
Parents
Families

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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Parents
Parenting Education
Care
Pregnant
Mentoring
Support Network
Families
Fathers
Mothers

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

Parents and Educators Learning Resources - Everson 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
Community Support Services
Supplies for School
Students
More Education

The Incredible Years - Parenting Academy

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.

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Infants (<1 year old)
Parents
Parenting Education

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