CAPA/PREPARES (Childbirth and Parenting Assistance) provides an environment for parents to build loving bonds with their kids to prepare them for a healthy future. CAPA/PREPARES offers stabilizing and advocacy services to expecting and parenting individuals and families with children ages 5 and under.

Provides various programs for families with children with disabilities, such as: education, support groups, parenting classes, ongoing direct support. Programs include: - Outreach and Support: Provides support through phone, email and home visits to families who call in with difficult situations. Answers questions about their special needs child. Can also attend meetings with parents, for additional support. - Positive Parenting for Challenging Behaviors Classes: The class is taught in a series of two sessions. Parents learn why their children have difficult behaviors, how to prevent unwanted behaviors, and how to teach replacement behaviors. - Play Groups and Summer Camps: Playgroups are designed for parents to attend with their child and focus on supporting social/emotional development. The summer programs are an opportunity to connect with other parents and community programs. - Respite / Parent's Night Out: This program is designed to provide much needed breaks for parents or full time care providers through childcare ‘night out’. This is presently being offered through out reimbursement program but will return to site care once it is safe to do so. - Family Support Groups: Support groups are designed to provide the opportunity for parents and caregivers to meet and discuss topics around advocacy and to network together. Parenting support groups are designed with “mini” lessons that support both the parent and child with topics of parenting. - Family Unity Recreation Activities: FURA‘s provide families an opportunity to have a structured recreation activity with other families who have children with disabilities. Parent’s network and exchange information. Children renew friendships. A good time is had by all.

Offers a 12-session program offered in Spanish that empowers parents to guide and support their children successfully to do better in life and school. Parents learn eight basic parenting techniques: - Effective Praise - Mild Social Disapproval - Ignoring - Time Out - The Point System - First/Then - Show and Tell - Family Chat Families also get connected to resources in the community and have access to an Ask the Doc session, where they can ask any question to a Pediatrician. Classes are available in-person and on-line. Assists with free childcare, snacks, tutoring for attending in-person classes. Parent handbook and children’s books are available for both in-person and on-line classes.

Provides parenting education classes, family conflict intervention and mediation, focusing on cultural transition issues. Provides transportation by appointment with a community van.

Life Skills education programs teach concepts and principles relevant to a healthy lifestyle. Workshops and classes or consultation is available in the following areas.         Employment Assistance Program -  Employment and Career Workshops, Local and National Employment Information, Individual Career Counseling, Resume Assistance, Federal Employment Application Information  Financial Assistance Program - Personal Financial Management Workshops, Individual Financial Counseling  Relocation Assistance Program - Relocation Workshops, Welcome Aboard Information, Hospitality Kits and Loaner Items, Individual or Family Consultation, Exceptional Family Member Resources  Transition Assistance Program -  Career Development Workshops, Preparation for Leaving the Military                      Support and Counseling - Relationship Workshops, Anger and Stress Management Workshops, Individual and Marital Counseling; Child Counseling  Special Interest Program - Courses and Individual and Group support activities

Provides information, training, consultation, and program development on the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Approach for individuals, families, and community partners (including educators, mental health clinicians, social services, and justice treatment providers) who live or work with individuals with brain-based differences like FASD, ADHD, dementia, autism, etc. The FASCETS Neurobehavioral Approach links brain with behaviors, leading to supports that make a difference for all people with brain-based differences. Services are provided in-person and online.

Provides prenatal, newborn, and toddler parenting education classes and the opportunity to earn new baby equipment.

CAPA/PREPARES (Childbirth and Parenting Assistance) provides an environment for parents to build loving bonds with their kids to prepare them for a healthy future. CAPA/PREPARES offers stabilizing and advocacy services to expecting and parenting individuals and families with children ages 5 and under.

Provides an evidence-based education program for parenting skills for men, women, and couples, maternity and baby supplies including diapers, clothes, layettes, bottles, and formula. Clients can earn Care Net cash to spend on items (diapers, clothes, car seats, and cribs).

Facilitates one-on-one meetings with a parenting mentor, who can help clients set up a class schedule and meet for individual parenting training sessions and encouragement. Class topics may include: -  Nurturing relationships. -  Safe places -  Healthy start -  Effective education Clients enrolled and participating in the parenting program may be eligible for additional support. Participants earn "Care Net Cash" which they can use to shop in the baby boutique, which has items like diapers, formula, clothing and baby furniture including car seat Limited one-time assistance provided for non-participants.

Provides childbirth education, newborn care classes, safe sleep workshop, breastfeeding workshop/support, and other classes which vary by season.

Partners first-time moms with a home visitor to support a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. A registered nurse will visit clients throughout the pregnancy and until the baby is 2 years old. Nurses provide resources to help clients establish goals.

Offers classes, referrals, and support groups.

Father Engagement: Provides fathers with information about the child welfare systems, the courts, child support, and to increase parenting skills. Engages the fathers of children who are placed in out-of-home care and increases the father’s involvement in the lives of their children. Fathers in Transition: Assists African American fathers who have been involved with the criminal justice system by providing employment and housing so they can positively impact the lives of their children and the community. Case managers and peer mentors meet with fathers weekly to provide support, community resources, housing and employment. Must also participate in Father Engagement. Young Bulls Fatherhood Academy: Weekly support services include one-on-one case management, life skills coaching, and workshops that provide access to and information about community resources, housing, employment opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and behavioral health services. Also supplies basic needs such as gas cards, food, bus passes, diapers, wipes and clothing.

Offers educational classes for pregnant people and parents.

The Everett Clinic offers a wide variety of classes. Curriculums change month to month. Classes frequently offered include TEC Weight Loss for Life; Your Life, Your Wishes; Conquering Anxiety; Coping with Stress; Living with Chronic Conditions; Newborn Basics, and more.

Emerge provides wholistic help through four different pathways: Core Classes, Dream & Achieve, Basic Mentoring, and TEAM. These pathways offer free classes with the opportunity to learn essential skills, navigate relationships, and grow as a person. Kids Program is available to families in Dream & Achieve, Basic Mentoring, and TEAM. Call for more information.

Provides comprehensive post-secondary and continuing education programs, including adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, parenting classes, vocational education, and many other programs.

Bi-lingual, bi-cultural staff provide support and information for Spanish speaking families in times of crisis. Offers relationship and parenting skills classes in Spanish.

PowerParenting Program (Online) 2nd Tuesday, 6pm-7:30pm - Free virtual workshop by the Family Support Center. Explores various parenting topics, meet online and exchange ideas with other parents. Registration is required. Email [email protected] for the link to join the class. Call or visit online for a list of current topics. PlayWise - Free Early Learning Workshop: Two classes every Thursday, 9:15 am - 10:15 am and 10:45 am to 11:45 am. Other parenting courses may be offered throughout the year. Call or visit online to find out more about current activities.

This four hour seminar will focus on children’s needs during their parent’s separation, custody issues and/or divorce. Parents will learn about the developmental stages of children, communication skills, the impact of divorce on children and positive parenting skills. This seminar is approved by the Kitsap County Superior Court and intended for parents involved in divorce, legal separation, or paternity actions. Upon completion, you will be given a Certificate of Completion to be filed with the Court.

Offers children and family counseling, treatment for child victims of sexual abuse, and coordination of family support services, including parent education, parenting classes, and family advocate services. The site also offers emergency food, Recovery Cafe, and WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) to promote the self-sufficiency and well-being of local families.

Provides education on different topics, such as pregnancy, parenting skills, life skills, and spiritual growth for parents of babies under one year of age or those expecting a baby. Attendance allows them to earn baby and maternity items.

Life Skills education programs teach concepts and principles relevant to a healthy lifestyle. Workshops and classes or consultation is available in the following areas.         Employment Assistance Program -  Employment and Career Workshops, Local and National Employment Information, Individual Career Counseling, Resume Assistance, Federal Employment Application Information  Financial Assistance Program - Personal Financial Management Workshops, Individual Financial Counseling  Relocation Assistance Program - Relocation Workshops, Welcome Aboard Information, Hospitality Kits and Loaner Items, Individual or Family Consultation, Exceptional Family Member Resources  Transition Assistance Program -  Career Development Workshops, Preparation for Leaving the Military                      Support and Counseling - Relationship Workshops, Anger and Stress Management Workshops, Individual and Marital Counseling; Child Counseling  Special Interest Program - Courses and Individual and Group support activities

Addresses the needs of children, parents, and families by offering support groups, education, foster care and adoption support, help for guardians, as well as special programs for foster youth and teens. - Parent Support Classes: offering support groups and classes for parents and families to help educate and support as they're raising their children. Includes: 7 to 10-week Parenting Skills Classes for parents/caregivers of children, 0-18 years of age; and 4-hour Co-Parenting Seminars required by the courts to support parents who are going through divorce or separation and have minor children. - Adoption Resource: offers adoption counseling for birth mothers who are considering adoption or are interested in more information about adoption. Families learn how the process works, discover future opportunities, and receive support throughout the adoption process. - Kinship Navigator: provides services to enhance the ability of relatives to provide safe, stable, and a nurturing environment for the children in their care. Services include legal referral regarding custody, financial assistance to reach basic needs, parent education & training, support group, assistance in applying for federal and state subsidies, help with child care, help in navigating through the education system, and information on medical dental, and mental health services. - Foster Teen Programs: assists youth in acquiring the skills they need in order to live and function effectively on their own. These include interpersonal skills, money management, housing, work and vocational skills.