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

Staff is available by phone 24 hours a day to assist parents who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed out.

Provides a nutrition program and food assistance for pregnant and postpartum women and infants and children under age 5.   Offers: -  Nutrition and health assessments and education -  Breastfeeding counseling -  Vouchers for specific nutritious foods -  Health screenings and referrals -  Referrals to other health and social programs Monthly benefits are valued at approximately $150 for a family of two per month for nutritious foods. Families can also use their WIC QR code to spend summer Farmers Market benefits and monthly Fruit and Vegetable benefits at approved farmers markets and farm stores. Participants can receive $28 of Farmers Market benefits, with a maximum of $84 per family.

The Kinship Care Program assists relatives acting as parents or guardians of minor children by providing information, referrals to support groups, counseling and potential financial assistance for basic needs such as school supplies, rent/utilities, and tutoring.

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.

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 variety of zoom meetings to help new parents or parents of young children. Power Parenting provides learnings about various parenting topics and offers a chance for parents to connect online.

Classes are free charge and open to anyone who would like to know more about the development of their child and how to best support them as they grow into adulthood. A meal and childcare are provided.  Please see survey for class offerings.

Provides support and information to pregnant women related to prenatal and postpartum health.   Services that may be available: - Prenatal and postpartum education groups - Breastfeeding groups - Transportation assistance during pregnancy - Hospital tours in English and Spanish - Behavioral health counseling - Dental care Additionally provides support and guidance in the care of the infant from 2-3 months old through his or her first birthday for those who need additional help.

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.

Offers a Teen Parent Support Group.

Provides regularly scheduled workshops and other educational programs designed to help people learn skills such as parenting, stress management, marital communication, and financial management.  Other topics are available upon request.  Presentations are also made at General Military Training (GMT) on request.

Provides support for parents, grandparents, adoptive and single parents and guardians of children that are engaging in out-of-control, oppositional and self-destructive behaviors. Weekly online support groups for parents and guardians Meetings follow a structured format based on cognitive behavioral principles. Meetings are ongoing and include an orientation for anyone new to the program.

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

Offers several virtual 5-week parenting class series per year, as well as other parenting workshops. Classes may meet court requirements and Familyworks will put clients in touch with the facilitator.

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.

Offers a wide range of support groups to assist the community with their mental and emotional needs. Current support groups include: Peer Support Group Mondays at 5:30 (drop-in); Women's Group; Parenting Support Group; Adulting 101; call for more info.

Provides youth in crisis with a place for physical and emotional safety while assisting them in developing life skills that will enable them to make positive contributions in their communities. Space is limited to 10 youth at a time. Family reunification services are also available. Contracts with Wasco County Youth Services (WCYS) to offer community workshops for adults interested in additional support raising pre-teens and teens.

Free pregnancy testing, ultrasound (for viability), peer counseling, and parenting services. Also has diapers, baby formula, and clothes. This agency is a  non-profit Christian organization and doesn't provide or refer for aboration. All services are free and confidential. No insurance needed.

Kinship program provides grandparents and relatives who are raising children. Helps connect caregivers with community resources such as health, financial, legal, support groups, training and emergency funds.

Provides support and information to families of children with disabilities and/or special health care needs. Services offered: public awareness and outreach to the community regarding people, emotional support, information about school and transition services, social and recreational events, quarterly newsletter, lending library, assistance accessing DDA, SSI and more.

Supports the well-being of families by providing a culturally-tailored early-childhood home visiting program for urban Native American and Alaskan Native children and caregivers in King County.   Provides classes to help teach parents about child development and building a supportive parenting community.

Provides mental health and substance use disorder counseling services for individuals and their families in South King County.  Primary focus is the child or children, through family, individual, and group counseling services.

Offers programs that teach skills that enable parents to deal constructively and consistently with a broad spectrum of child rearing problems which may include sibling rivalry; school behavior and performance; poor self-esteem; shyness; drug use; sexual promiscuity; and the whole range of negative, acting-out behaviors including whining, temper tantrums, disobedience, insolence and destructiveness. Some parenting skills development programs utilize a step-by-step approach for managing specific problems and may incorporate application at home of techniques that were discussed and practiced in the classroom setting. Other programs may offer participatory family workshops which provide opportunities for parents and children to learn and practice methods for dealing with one another under the guidance of a trained facilitator. Most training programs teach the parent a particular way of talking and relating to their children that reinforces positive behaviors and communication and decreases negative behaviors while supporting the development of a relationship that is built on fairness, mutual caring and respect.

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.