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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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Parenting Education
Caregivers
Parents
Support Groups
Support Network
Care

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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Parents
Grieving

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

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

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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Parents
Support Groups
Care
LGBTQIA+
Support Network
Caregivers

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

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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Support Network
Mothers
Parenting Education
Parents
Mentoring
Fathers
Pregnant
Care
Families

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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Parents
Counseling
Parenting Education
Families
Support Network
Family Counseling

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

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
Support Groups
Parents
Peer Support
One-on-One Support

Grief Support Resource Library - National Alliance for Children’s Grief

The death of a family member, friend, or other significant person is a lifelong loss for children. The Grief Support Resource Library was created as an online tool for those supporting a child who is grieving.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Families
Grieving
Virtual Support
Parents
Navigating the System

Parent Support Program - Lydia Place

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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Homeless
Parenting Education
Parents
Families
Children (2-12 years old)

MAD HOPE - Roosevelt Neighborhood Resource Center

Youth suicide prevention program with trainings designed by youth and the community. Training is based on current suicide prevention research, and aims to open up a conversation about suicide, help combat stigma surrounding mental illnesses and suicide, and help others learn how to identify and intervene with a loved one.

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Suicidal Thoughts
Parents
Families
Teens (13-19 years old)
Health Education
Understand Mental Health
Health
Children (2-12 years old)
Education

In-Person Support Group - Whatcom Family Village

In-person support groups for any birthing person and/or anyone identifying as a mother to talk about the realities of motherhood.

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Peer Support
Parents
Support Groups
Support Network
Mothers

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
Advocacy & Legal Aid
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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Family Counseling
Teens (13-19 years old)
Support Network
Parents
Care

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

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

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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Families
Parents
Caregivers
All Disabilities
Care

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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Care
Caregivers
Parents
Peer Support
Support Network

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

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

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
Support Network
Care
Pregnant
Support Groups
Parenting Education
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
Daytime Care
Care
Parents
Relief for Caregivers
All Disabilities
Children (2-12 years old)

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