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Parent/Teen Mediation - Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center

A 2-3 hour long mediation process for parents/guardians and teens to resolve conflicts.

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Support Network
Teens (13-19 years old)
Parents
Mediation

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

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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Understand Disability
Deaf or Hard of Hearing
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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Baby Clothes
Diapers
Peer Support
Parenting Education
Pregnant
Baby Supplies
Infants (<1 year old)
Parents
Education
Mentoring

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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Support Network
Care
Caregivers
Parents
Peer Support

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

Wild Things - Wild Whatcom

Designed for children ages 0-6 and their adult(s). Wild Things is a place-based community program that visits local parks each month to see what nature has to offer.

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Recreation
Environmental Education
Parents
Children (2-12 years old)
Families

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

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

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.

What's Here

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

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

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

Support services for paying and receiving child support.

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Parents
Families
Money

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

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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Parents
Navigating the System
Family Counseling

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.

What's Here

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

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

Early Head Start - Opportunity Council Early Learning and Family Services

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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Infants (<1 year old)
Home Visiting
Early Childhood Intervention
Parenting Education
Children (2-12 years old)
Families
Parents
Toddlers (1-2 years old)
Education
Head Start

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

Positive Parenting Program - Youthnet

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

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Parents
Parenting Education

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

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

Prevention Coalitions - Whatcom County Health and Community Services

Whatcom County Health and Community Services partners with community organizations and all seven Whatcom County school districts to coordinate and support prevention coalitions and community groups. These coalitions work with schools and others to increase connections and support healthy youth and families. Visit the website to learn more and get involved.

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Families
Support Network
Health
Parents

Friends Playgroup - Whatcom Center for Early Learning

A parent-child program for children ages 18 months to 3 years who are receiving Early Support Services at Whatcom Center for Early Learning. These playgroups provide socialization and play opportunities for children and their caregivers.

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Parents
Early Childhood Intervention
Families
Children (2-12 years old)

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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Parents
Fathers
Virtual Support
Support Network
Peer Support
Support Groups

LGBTQIA+ Program - Program for Early Parent Support

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.

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Support Network
LGBTQIA+
Caregivers
Support Groups
Care
Parents

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