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We are so excited to announce the start of our Vancouver Washington FASt Friends Support group on March 28th 2020. We need your feedback on what you would like to see in your group and would like to update you on the time and location once we get that nailed down. Let us know you’re interested by clicking the I’M INTERESTED button. Volunteer ran and peer-led, all of our support groups are open to families or caregivers to individuals who have been diagnosed with or are suspected of being impacted by FASD’s as well as to adults impacted by FASD’s. Our groups are respectful of and open to birth mothers. There is no fee to attend.(Keywords: Adoption, Baby, FAS, Father, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Post-Adoption, Stress, Substance Abuse, Support, Teen, Toddler, )

Advocacy/support services for individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages.(Keywords: Autism, Basic Needs, Counseling, Disability, Education, FAS, Respite, Special Needs, Stress, Support, )

The Changes Parent Support Network provides support,education,and service to communities and parents struggling with issues surrounding truancy, drug use, illegal activities, aggressive and/or addictive behaviors and attempted suicide by adolescent children. The ChangeInsight Program is an active process of behavior change and emotional growth for parents and their families, based on peer support.(Keywords: ADHD, Anger management, Depression, Education, FAS, Father, Grandparent, Mental Health, Mother, School, Special Needs, Step Parent, Stress, Substance Abuse, Support, Teen, )

We serve children, youth and families through comprehensive community-based mental health services. (Keywords: ADHD, Counseling, Disability, FAS, Mental Health, Public Health, Special Needs, Stress, Support, )

Started as a Parent/Caregiver meet-up in November of 2019, our Tacoma/Puyallup Group officially started in January. Volunteer ran and peer-led, all of our support groups are open to families or caregivers to individuals who have been diagnosed with or are suspected of being impacted by FASD’s as well as to adults impacted by FASD’s. Our groups are respectful of and open to birth mothers. There is no fee to attend. We will be looking at changing the meeting time in April to accommodate more attendees. Sign-up and let us know what time and date works best for you.(Keywords: Baby, FAS, Father, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Post-Adoption, Step Parent, Stress, Substance Abuse, Support, Teen, Toddler, )

Our support groups are a chance to build community, make connections and share ideas. To know that you are not alone. Each group meeting starts with a mini training and then the remaining time is spent sharing joys as well as tears, asking questions, and offering and receiving support from the attending members. Volunteer ran and peer-led, all of our support groups are open to families or caregivers to individuals who have been diagnosed with or are suspected of being impacted by FASD’s as well as to adults impacted by FASD’s. Our groups are respectful of and open to birth mothers.(Keywords: Adoption, Baby, FAS, Father, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Post-Adoption, Special Needs, Step Parent, Teen, Toddler, )

Started as a Parent/Caregiver meet-up in November of 2019, our Tacoma/Puyallup Group officially started in January. Volunteer ran and peer-led, all of our support groups are open to families or caregivers to individuals who have been diagnosed with or are suspected of being impacted by FASD’s as well as to adults impacted by FASD’s. Our groups are respectful of and open to birth mothers. There is no fee to attend. We will be looking at changing the meeting time in April to accommodate more attendees. Sign-up and let us know what time and date works best for you.(Keywords: Adoption, Baby, Disability, FAS, Father, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Post-Adoption, Stress, Support, Teen, Toddler, )

ICAN Eastside Children\\\'s Therapy clinic serves individuals in need of therapy due to congenital disability, developmental delay, trauma, disease, surgery or acquired neurological conditions. Our clinics collaborate with each other to provide a full range of specialized group programs including feeding therapy, handwriting and social skills.(Keywords: Adoption, Anger management, Autism, Depression, FAS, Home School, Mental Health, Playgroup, Special Needs, Support, Toddler, )

ICAN Eastside Children\'s Therapy clinic serves individuals in need of therapy due to congenital disability, developmental delay, trauma, disease, surgery or acquired neurological conditions. Our clinics collaborate with each other to provide a full range of specialized group programs including feeding therapy, handwriting and social skills.(Keywords: Adoption, Anger management, Autism, Depression, FAS, Home School, Mental Health, Playgroup, Special Needs, Support, Toddler, )

Provide mental and behavioral health care services to children and families in Kitsap County. Services include Children\'s Crisis Team; Community Support Team; Home-Based Family Services; Intensive Children\'s Services (treatment foster care); Specialized Family Care; Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care; Madrona Day Treatment; Youth Impatient Unit; and Medical and Nursing Services. (Keywords: Anger management, Counseling, Depression, FAS, Health, Home Visit, Mental Health, Public Health, Special Needs, Stress, Support, )

This program provides emotional support and information to families of children with special needs and/or disabilities living within Klickitat County.(Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Disability, FAS, Mental Health, Respite, Stress, Support, )

This program provides emotional support and information to families of children with special needs and/or disabilities living within Klickitat County.(Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Disability, FAS, Respite, Stress, Support, )

This program, services, and support are designed to assist individuals with development disabilities and their families to obtain services and support based on individual preferences, need and capabilities. The goal is to promote typical routines, relationships and activities common to most citizens in the community.(Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Disability, FAS, Respite, Stress, Support, )

This program provides emotional support and information to families of children with special needs and/or disabilities living within Klickitat County.(Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Disability, FAS, Respite, Stress, Support, )

The Parent to Parent program offers emotional support and information to families raising children with special health or developmental needs. In addition to parent support, the program offers sibling support, recreation and social opportunities, a newsletter, and disability awareness education through Kids on the Block puppets. (Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Baby, Disability, Early Learning, FAS, Health, Infant, Spanish, Special Needs, Stress, Support, )

Support group for parents in recovery from substance abuse. Drop-In group.(Keywords: FAS, Father, Grandparent, Mental Health, Recovery, Stress, Support, Teen, Toddler, )

Support group for parents in recovery from substance abuse. Drop-In group.(Keywords: FAS, Mental Health, Recovery, Stress, Substance Abuse, Support, )

The Parent‐Child Assistance Program (PCAP) is an evidence‐based home visitation case‐management model for mothers who abuse alcohol or drugs during pregnancy. Its goals are to help mothers build healthy families and prevent future births of children exposed prenatally to alcohol and drugs.(Keywords: Baby, Counseling, Child Protective Services, FAS, Home Visit, Infant, Mental Health, Mother, Recovery, Substance Abuse, Support, )

The Parent‐Child Assistance Program (PCAP) is an evidence‐based home visitation case‐management model for mothers who abuse alcohol or drugs during pregnancy. Its goals are to help mothers build healthy families and prevent future births of children exposed prenatally to alcohol and drugs.(Keywords: Baby, Child Protective Services, FAS, Health, Home Visit, Infant, Mental Health, Mother, Public Health, Recovery, Stress, Substance Abuse, Support, )

A group for parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities, or special healthcare or learning needs. This group is about laughter, sharing resources, support, and building community. (Keywords: Adoption, Autism, FAS, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Special Needs, Stress, Support, Teen, Toddler, )

The Seattle Childrens PlayGarden in partnership with the Best Start for Kids Initiative is pleased to announce our 2019-2020 introductory and advanced inclusion workshop series, Say Yes! to Kids with Disabilities Friday November 15th, 8:30am-12:30am Friday November 22, 8:30am-12:30pm *Space is limited. Please register with the links. The Intro workshops will offer the same content. Please register for the workshop that works best for your scheduling. All participants are encouraged (though not required) to also register for the advanced workshop. Advanced Inclusion Workshop Friday February 7th, 2020, 8:30am-12:30pm After you register the event organizers will send you an email with a short questionnaire that will help us design the workshop with your specific organizational needs and questions in mind.(Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Abuse, Adoption, Anger management, Autism, Childcare, Child Protective Services, Daycare, Disability, DSHS, Early Learning, FAS, Health, Mental Health, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Public Health, School, School Readiness, Stress, Support, SIDS, Toddler, )

The Arc advocates for the rights of citizens with developmental disabilities. They also provide assistance and education to families to promote greater self-reliance and advocacy skills. The Arc is designed to foster inclusion and self-advocacy among its members with developmental disabilities. (Keywords: Autism, Disability, FAS, Father, Infant, Special Needs, Support, Teen, Toddler, )

Provides someone to talk with, assistance in finding help, parent support and advocacy groups, information packets, quarterly newsletter, conferences, educational training, etc.(Keywords: FAS, Support, )

Valley Cities offers programs and services that address therapeutic and other needs of adults, children, and families. These services address behavioral healthcare, parenting support, chemical dependence and dual diagnoses, domestic violence, early intervention for children w/special needs, and other basic needs.(Keywords: Anger management, Basic Needs, Counseling, Depression, Domestic Violence, FAS, Grandparent, Housing, Infant, Latino, Mental Health, Mother, Recovery, Spanish, Special Needs, Substance Abuse, Support, Teen, Toddler, )

Children’s Center offers specialized outpatient mental health counseling and psychiatric services for children and adolescents. We believe that successful treatment occurs through the strength of the therapeutic alliance with the child and family. Our treatment approach concerns itself with solutions; it is both positive and non-judgmental. Our approach is collaborative in nature and focuses on family strengths. Our therapists work toward achieving positive outcomes identified by the family by building on those strengths.(Keywords: Abuse, Autism, Counseling, Child Protective Services, Disability, FAS, Mental Health, Preschool, Sexual Assault, Special Needs, Stress, Teen, )