Family Support

Resources, support and classes for parents & caregivers, information on home visiting programs.

FAMILY SUPPORT

HOME VISITING

NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
Nurse visits for first-time mothers, starting in pregnancy
tel: (360) 416-1523
 

PARENTS AS TEACHERS
Delivers parent education that equip parents with knowledge and resources to prepare their children, from prenatal through kindergarten, for a stronger start in life and greater success in school.
tel: (360) 428-6622
 

EARLY HEAD START
EHS programs provide intensive comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income infants and toddlers and their families, and to pregnant women and their families.

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MATERNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Maternity Support Services (MSS) are preventive health and education services to help a woman have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.

INFANT CASE MANAGEMENT
Infant Case Management (ICM) can help families learn about, and how to use, medical, social, educational, and other resources in the community so the baby and family can thrive. ICM may start any time after Maternity Support Services ends. 

PARENT CHILD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PCAP)
PCAP is home visitation for pregnant and parenting moms in recovery with children up to age 3.
Tel: (360) 428-6622
 

EARLY SUPPORT FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS
The Department of Early Learning’s (DEL) Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program provides services to children birth to age 3 who have disabilities or developmental delays. 
Tel: (360) 416-7570
 

PROMOTING FIRST RELATIONSHIPS
Providers with caregivers to promote children’s social-emotional development through responsive, nurturing caregiver-child relationships.
Tel: (360) 336-1610

PARENTING CLASSES AND SUPPORT GROUPS

BRIGID COLLINS FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER
Provides a variety of parenting education and support services, as well as support for children who have experienced abuse
tel: (360) 428-6622
 

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
Human service outreach arms of the Catholic Church in Western Washington
tel: (360) 856-3054
 

MOUNT VERNON PARENTS’ NIGHT
A safe supportive parenting group for parents, grandparents, adoptive parents, and foster parents
tel: (360) 336-3882
 

PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS
Support groups for new parents. Multiple dates/times to choose from.
tel: (360) 755.9521 ext. 6
 

PARENT TRUST OF WASHINGTON FAMILY HELP LINE
Offers unique solutions for the entire family through effective, free or low cost classes, workshops and coaching
tel: (800) 932-HOPE (4673)
 

PREGNANCY CHOICES – THRIVING HEART MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP
A monthly support group that meets the second Thursday of the month. This is a great opportunity to connect with other moms in the community. Besides meeting other moms, this group provides practical and engaging information surrounding topics of interest related to parenting.
tel: (360) 428-4777
 

YOUTHNET
Provide caring and supportive educational and social services to youth and families
tel: (360) 336-1610
 

PARENTING SUPPORT SERVICES

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
Human service outreach arms of the Catholic Church in Western Washington
tel: (360) 856-3054
 

COCOON HOUSE NORTH (ARLINGTON)

Cocoon House provides short and long term housing to homeless young people ages 12-17 years old, and their children.

 

YOUTHNET
Provide caring and supportive educational and social services to youth and families
tel: (360) 336-1610
 

PARENTING SUPPORT RESOURCES

FUSSY BABY NETWORK
For support to parents struggling to care for a baby who is fussy, cries excessively, or has difficulty sleeping or feeding
tel: (888) 431-BABY (2229)
 

PARENTHELP123
Helps families find services in their communities and apply for health insurance, food assistance programs and more
tel: (800) 322-2588
 

READY, SET, BABY
A Guide to Welcoming Your New Family Member

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WASHINGTON 211
An easy-to-remember phone number for people to call for health and human service information, referrals, and other assistance
tel: 211
 

Contact

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PO Box 451, Burlington WA 98233

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