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Provides free public education for students in grades Pre-K through 12.

Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.   CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.   In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.   CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.   Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call: - The name, address and age of the child.   - The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.   - The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.   - Any evidence of previous incidences.   - Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator.  (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. ) Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.

Provides early preschool education for children 3-5 years old in 7 communities throughout Whitman County. Provides learning environments that foster intellectual, social, physical, and emotional growth. Assists families with support, community resource referrals, and health screenings for each child within the first 90 days of program enrollment. Evaluates child's medical, dental, and mental health, and nutritional needs.

Helps pregnant and newly parenting mothers with substance use disorders get healthy and gain independent family lives. Provides home visitation, support and transportation as part of a three-year program. Helps create personalized goals for success in recovery. Women will not be dropped from the program for relapsing.

Hosts a legal clinic specifically designed to address the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and couples. This clinic is run by QLaw Foundation in partnership with the King County Bar Association. The clinic is open to everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. At the clinic, an attorney will meet with clients for 30 minutes and provide individualized legal advice and information. Clinic attorneys will answer questions and provide information in a variety of areas including family law, immigration, debt and bankruptcy, divorce/dissolution, employment discrimination, and transgender legal issues.

Provides supportive case management, therapeutic parenting education and support, child development assessments and referrals to pregnant and newly parenting women in recovery from substance abuse.

Operates a national child abuse hotline for children and adults.   Staffed by professional crisis counselors.   Provides crisis intervention, information, literature and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service and support resources. All calls, texts and chats are confidential.

Provides evidence-based drug and alcohol treatment and support for anyone who has trouble with alcohol or drug use. Offers various groups for outpatient treatment services. These include: - Intensive outpatient treatment groups that meet for three hours, three times per week - Weekly outpatient treatment groups that meet weekly for an hour and a half - A variety of other groups that meet weekly for an hour. Can assist with - DUI/Reckless Driving infractions - DOC Intakes/Evaluations - Family Court – Custody Evaluations - Employee Assistant Program referrals - CPS and Family Court assessments and evaluations Pregnant and Parenting Program Provides specialized recovery services to those who are pregnant or parenting. Individual and group counseling and at-home strategies involve both parents whenever possible with the goals of reducing use and improving parenting and relationship skills. Established clients are able to use agency's primary care clinic services to better integrate care. Additionally offers a Women's Wellness Program that focuses on treating the unique needs of women in recovery. Program provides: - Individual Counseling Sessions - Access to a Public Health Nurse - Prenatal Groups - Recovery Skills Groups - Family Support Groups

How can you make a decision without knowing all of your choices and information about each one? That is what we are here for. We will not pressure you or make decisions for you! We will educate you on the truth of each option. Please call us today and make an appointment with one of our client advocates who can take you step by step through your pregnancy options. If you need a pregnancy test, you can see our Nurse and have a urine test done and if medically necessary, an ultrasound to verify your pregnancy. You may also have your urine tested at the same time for sexually transmitted diseases.

Offers assistance with essential needs and develops supportive, nurturing relationships to walk the journey with young families in need. PREPARES Baby Supply Bags: provides basic baby supplies, based on the age of the child and can include diapers, wipes, formula, clothing, books, and toys. Family Companions: provide an opportunity for a pregnant or parenting family to be matched with a trained family companion volunteer who gives the family ongoing support and encouragement. Find comfort and guidance with the support of a family companion who has walked the path of parenthood and empathize with its joys and struggles. Play and Learn Groups: facilitates play groups to support early brain development and kindergarten readiness: play group curriculum is based on the latest research in early childhood brain development and family engagement. Play groups give parents and informal caregivers a free, accessible place to meet other families and get support. Sessions are held weekly in community spaces in the child’s own neighborhood and language. Parents as Teachers (PAT): develops curricula, trains early childhood professionals, and certifies parent educators to work with parents to provide them with parenting support and information on their developing child. Vision: All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.

Qualified individuals will receive a legal consultation with an attorney regarding civil legal matters. Volunteer and contracted attorneys may provide legal advice, direction, paperwork review, and assistance in completing legal documents. Assists with the following legal matters: - Walk-In Clinic every Tuesday, 2-4pm - Family law - Employment - Wills and estates - Consumer and bankruptcy - Housing: helps with eviction and landlord/tenant information

Provides legal information and advice for the following issues depending on attorney availability:   -  Auto accidents - Birth injuries -  Consumer law - Criminal defense -  Family law -  Finance -  Immigration -  Landlord-tenant law -  Medical negligence -  Personal injury -  Property law -  Worker's rights/wage claims

Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.   CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.   In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.   CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.   Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call: - The name, address and age of the child.   - The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.   - The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.   - Any evidence of previous incidences.   - Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator.  (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. ) Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.

Provides free public education services to students in Pre-K through 12th grades.

Provides free public education services for students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

Offers a variety of educational classes and resources designed to help patients manage their health conditions and keep them on their path to wellness. Provides the following: - Pregnancy & Childbirth: Perinatal Programs - Family planning, genetic counseling, childbirth education (breastfeeding, baby basic, boot camp for new dads), pre-registration and childbirth planning, lactation consultants; Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum - private birthing suites, NICU, prenatal yoga. - Cooking classes, Childhood Obesity Program-ACT, Free fitness classes - Diabetes Wellness which offers insulin pump training, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Diabetes Classes, one-on-one counseling, foot screenings and nail care, and a support group for English speakers. - Online Childbirth Classes: support groups, breast feeding classes. Spanish services: - Diabetes y Enfermedades Cronicas - Programa de Ejercicio - Programa de Cocina Saludable

Operates a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)-accredited preschool with a family component. The program is integrated with the Washington state Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP).   Preschool offers enrollment to children in ECEAP, tuition and scholarship slots.   ECEAP program provides comprehensive early-childhood services for low-income preschool children and their families.   Offers health, vision, hearing, and developmental screenings, family support services, preschool classroom experiences, snacks and hot meals.   Offers employment and training opportunities and services available for parents whose children are enrolled in ECEAP.   Provides limited transportation for ECEAP only.

The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a comprehensive preschool program that provides free services and support to eligible children and their families. Funded by Washington State, ECEAP supports children and families get ready for kindergarten. It is free to enrolled families.

Program that helps parents promote healthy development in children, and to deal with a wide variety of common social, emotional and behavioral issues and developmental concerns. This course is a prevention program and does NOT satisfy court ordered requirements. Programs available in English and Spanish. Course helps: - Strengthen family relationships - Encourage positive behaviors - Teach a child new skills and behaviors - Gain confidence handling disruptive or challenging behaviors - Taking care of yourself as a parent. Offers a Triple P Group where parents in similar situations can meet. Parents who can support each other and share their stories. Each group is 8 weeks,1-2 hours per week. Triple P Group is free and open to families with children ages 0-17.

Offers a paraprofessional home visitation program for extremely high-risk women with substance use disorder issues. The program uses a case management approach as a compliment to traditional chemical dependency treatment and focuses on reducing alcohol and drug use and other risk behaviors to address the health and social well-being of women and their children.

Offers CPR, first aid, information on using fire extinguishers and Safe Sitter classes. Those living within the fire district boundaries can receive free fire alarm installation and free car seat inspections. Also provides bike helmets and life jackets at a lower cost. Those unable to purchase a life jacket may be able to get a loaner life jacket for the day. To get the loaner life jackets, visit the district office or one of the kiosks in Alan York Park, or Pierce County Lake Tapps Park. Service area covers Bonney Lake, Sumner, Lake Tapps, South Prairie, Edgewood, Milton and the Ridge communities.

The Family Caregiver Support Program provides assistance to unpaid caregivers with resources and information enabling them to continue at-home care. Services are free or low cost and may include- assistance and information on accessing services; caregiver support groups and counseling; caregiver training and education; and respite care.

Offers a program for chemically dependent mothers with children that allows addicted women to begin their treatment during pregnancy, deliver their babies, and return to treatment without disruption. Mothers with children under age 5 may keep their children with them during their treatment. While they are in treatment sessions, the children attend a state-licensed therapeutic daycare program.

Provides a website with legal information and a guide to legal help. Addresses civil legal problems only including family law, debt and consumer issues, aging/elder law, government benefits, housing, domestic violence, health, employment, immigration, and more.

Offers a three-year home visitation and case management program for extremely high-risk substance abusing pregnant and parenting women. Assists mothers in obtaining treatment, maintaining recovery, and resolving the complex problems associated with their substance abuse. Links families with community resources. Helps guarantee the children are in a safe environment and receiving appropriate health care. Mothers are not asked to leave the program if they relapse or experience setbacks.