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Department of Children, Youth, and Families Early learning and child care, child welfare system, education for foster youth.
ECEAP and Head Start Free early learning child care or preschool to support child's development and learning.
Apple Health for Kids Find out about eligibility requirements for Washington Apple Health for Kids.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program Dads, grandparents, and other caregivers of children under the age of five may also sign kids up for WIC.
ParentHelp123 Resources for parents, other caregivers, and pregnant women
Washington 211 Search by zip code for resources in your neighborhood.
Washington State Basic Food Employment and Training Program Job search training for Basic Food recipients through community or technical colleges and community based organizations.
Camp Korey Provides free camp programs and specialized medical support to children (age 5-16) with serious illness and their families.
Free and Reduced Programs in Hands On Children's Museum Call (360) 956-0818 to learn more about enrolling in these programs.
Safe Families for Children Find short term host homes for children whose families are going through difficulties like homelessness, job loss, or medical crisis. Hotline number: 1-877-341-7332.
Developmental Screening Use a developmental questionnaire to check your child’s progress and readiness for preschool.
Milestone Tracker Track your child’s development from birth to 5 years and act early if you have a concern.
Five Protective Factors for Strengthening Families Learn about factors that can increase positive outcomes for children and their families.
Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) Check out these parenting tips and routines that can make big differences to your family.
Help Me Grow Washington Connect with free resources to give your kids the best start and make sure they are growing and developing on track.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Disability Benefits for Children Find out how to apply for SSI Disability Benefits for a child under age 18 who is blind or disabled. For more information, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
Fatherhood Resources in Washington Contact organizations in your area to find fathering and parenting support programs and services available to meet your family’s unique needs.
Washington Interagency Fatherhood Council Share your voice and expertise as a provider, academic, father, funder or partner to help fathers become better parents for their children and families.
Museums For All People receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can get free or reduced admission to a number of museums in Washington State simply by presenting their EBT card.
ORCA Youth Card Children age 6 to 18 can ride buses at a reduced fare offered by participating transit systems around the Puget Sound region.
Traumatic Brain Injury Resources Find information, assistance, and educational materials that support individuals with brain injury.
How to Teach Children About Traffic & Road Safety Get some tips about keeping your children safe
Grassroots Projects Provides basic needs (diapers, clothing, car seats, and food) and sponsorships for enrichment classes (sports/art/coding) for children of immigrant and refugee families in King and Snohomish counties.
Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC) Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC) started in 2023 and is an annual tax credit for Washington workers, including those filing taxes with an ITIN. You must be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and be a resident of Washington. Eligible recipients can apply every year. Learn more and apply at https://workingfamiliescredit.wa.gov.
Child Tax Credit (Different from the EITC) You can be eligible even if you have low or no income, don't usually file taxes or have never filed taxes.
Congolese Integration Network Provides educational/family sustainability-based resources to help grow diverse families in our community to their full potential.
Alternative Solutions Community Resource Map Community Resource Map. Ran by DCS, a database of over 4,500 community resources in WA State.
Youth Services
Stay Teen Organization Website with accessible information on sex, birth control, relationships, and how to find health care.
GRADS Program Located in some school districts, GRADS provides opportunities for pregnant and parenting teens to earn high school diplomas, gain good parenting skills, and prepare for careers or college.
Washington State Basic Food Employment and Training Basic Food clients can get free help to finish school, go to college, start job training or even find a job.
Kinship Care Support Services and Resources Resources and services for grandparents or individuals raising a relative’s child. More information is available in these languages: English, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
MusicLink Program Free music lessons for low-income children in Washington State.
The REACH Center Support youth ages 16-24 for education, work opportunities, housing, and peer mentoring in Pierce County.
Child Support
Child Support visitation & Custody Resources Organizations, services and contact information pertaining to custody and visitation.
Division of Child Support Payments Noncustodial parent FAQs page
Child Support DSHS Child Support FAQs page
Child Welfare
Department of Children, Youth, and Families Safety tips, child abuse prevention, adoption support, foster parenting.
Kinship Care Information if you are raising a child of another family member or a family friend.
Child Care
Apply for Child Care Use Washington Connection online application to apply for Working Connections Child Care Program or Seasonal Child Care Program.
Child Care Subsidy Programs Find eligibility information for Working Connections Child Care Program and Seasonal Child Care Program.
Carina Child Care Finder Connect families and licensed childcare providers for quality in-home daycare.
Know Your Child Care Options See what choices, costs, and assistance are available.
Childcare Aware Find quality childcare in your community.
Child Care Action Council Explore resources for parents and providers in Thurston, Grays Harbor, Mason, Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam counties.
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