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International Family Center offered by Chinese Information and Service Center in Seattle

Part of a network of family centers funded by the City of Seattle’s Human Services Department, International Family Centers act as a hub from which professional services are mobilized to facilitate the process of families becoming self-sufficient.   Services contribute to building a healthy and vibrant community and may include: -  Informal support networks -  Intergenerational, cross-cultural and community-building activities -  Referral and advocacy assistance -  Child and youth development classes -  New immigrant orientation workshops -  Financial management workshops -  Health workshops - Legal workshops -  Employment training -  Parenting classes - Support groups -  Cultural activities   Service providers include the following and more:   -  The Seattle Public Library -  Seattle University’s Access to Justice Institute -  Seattle Public Schools -  International Community Health Services -  Seattle King County Public Health -  City of Seattle Help for Working Families Program -  Washington State University Extension Program -  Refugee and Immigrant Parent Advocacy Network

Location

611 South Lane Street, Seattle, WA 98104

Hours

Office: M-F, 8:30am-5pm. Service hours vary.

Application process

Visit in person.

Eligibility

Primarily serves limited-English-speaking Chinese and other Asian individuals and families.

Fee

Call for more information about flat fees and sliding scale fees.   Some programs are offered for free or a minimal fee.

Languages

Cambodian

Toishanese

Cantonese

Mandarin

Teochew

Hmong

Korean

Shanghainese

Hakka

Malay

Fijian

Vietnamese

Taiwanese

Agency info

Chinese Information and Service Center

Multi-service family support center helps Chinese immigrants and their families understand and navigate American culture. Programs include naturalization assistance and ESL classes. Provides supportive case management to Chinese older adults and people with disabilities. Helps older adults sustain independence by providing information and direct assistance. Offers preschool and youth programs as well as bilingual parent education, family counseling and caregiver support. Hosts a free legal clinic.