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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, )

This free group offers supportive listening and positive tips about parenting older adopted children. You’re welcome to attend both before as well as after your child arrives home. Families can request to join closed facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/501765056571480/ WACAP Adoptive Parent Support Group(Keywords: Adoption, Foster Care, Post-Adoption, Support, )

Amara guides, prepares, and supports foster families to ensure that every kid in foster care can be placed in a stable, long-term, loving home; comprehensive post-adoption services for Amara families(Keywords: Adoption, Counseling, Foster Care, Post-Adoption, Support, )

Parents, caregivers, and children 0-5 years old are invited to come play, create and learn during this facilitated play time. Activities include art projects, story time, singing songs, and learning to play together. Groups are free and open to children and adults of all abilities.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Education, Father, Fun, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Postpartum, Preschool, Special Needs, Step Parent, Toddler, )

Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to come play, create, and learn during this facilitated play time. Activities include art projects, story time, singing songs, and learning to play together.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Preschool, School Readiness, Support, Toddler, )

Story time, sensory bins, block building and snack time. STEM focus. Families, relatives, and friends can bring a child from ages 0-5 to play and learn together. Park on the street, and enter through the double glass doors facing Broadway.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Relative, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )

Communities In Schools site coordinators work with at-risk students, families, and schools, to provide students with the resources they need to stay in school. These include academic support such as tutoring or mentoring, physical and mental health care, basic needs like food and clothing, life skills, and college and career preparation—all offered right at the school.(Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Adoption, Basic Needs, Clothing, Counseling, Education, Father, Food, Foster Care, Fun, Health, Housing, Latino, Mental Health, Mother, Post-Adoption, School, School Readiness, Special Needs, Support, Teen, )

Tacoma Support Group Meeting When: 2nd Thursdays, 6pm – 8pm Where: Children’s Museum of Tacoma Welcome back! Our monthly support group meeting resumes tonight with our friends and families joining forces with Exceptional Families. See you soon. Parking is free on street after 6pm, adjacent lot is $6 (or free in marked museum spaces with museum member parking pass) Registration is required for childcare – www.exceptionalfamilies.org/sfps-tacoma.(Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Adoption, Anger management, Autism, Depression, Disability, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Infant, Mental Health, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Respite, Special Needs, Step Parent, Stress, Support, Teen, Toddler, )

FIRST representatives respond to your request for information or assistance within 12 hours, if your call is not answered immediately. FIRST services provide neutral third-party advice and information to foster parents when a complaint of child abuse or neglect, or a WAC licensing violation has been made about a foster home. FIRST representatives are available through the toll-free phone number at 866-393-6186 to answer questions and help foster parents understand the investigation process and timeframes involved. They can talk with you over the phone, or meet with you in person to answer your questions. They are available to assist foster parents throughout the process while licensing staff complete their investigation. (Keywords: Adoption, Foster Care, Post-Adoption, )

FIRST representatives respond to your request for information or assistance within 12 hours, if your call is not answered immediately. FIRST services provide neutral third-party advice and information to foster parents when a complaint of child abuse or neglect, or a WAC licensing violation has been made about a foster home. FIRST representatives are available through the toll-free phone number at 866-393-6186 to answer questions and help foster parents understand the investigation process and timeframes involved. They can talk with you over the phone, or meet with you in person to answer your questions. They are available to assist foster parents throughout the process while licensing staff complete their investigation.(Keywords: Adoption, Foster Care, Post-Adoption, )

FIRST representatives respond to your request for information or assistance within 12 hours, if your call is not answered immediately. FIRST services provide neutral third-party advice and information to foster parents when a complaint of child abuse or neglect, or a WAC licensing violation has been made about a foster home. FIRST representatives are available through the toll-free phone number at 866-393-6186 to answer questions and help foster parents understand the investigation process and timeframes involved. They can talk with you over the phone, or meet with you in person to answer your questions. They are available to assist foster parents throughout the process while licensing staff complete their investigation.(Keywords: Adoption, Foster Care, Post-Adoption, )

FIRST representatives respond to your request for information or assistance within 12 hours, if your call is not answered immediately. FIRST services provide neutral third-party advice and information to foster parents when a complaint of child abuse or neglect, or a WAC licensing violation has been made about a foster home. FIRST representatives are available through the toll-free phone number at 866-393-6186 to answer questions and help foster parents understand the investigation process and timeframes involved. They can talk with you over the phone, or meet with you in person to answer your questions. They are available to assist foster parents throughout the process while licensing staff complete their investigation.(Keywords: Adoption, Foster Care, Post-Adoption, )

FIRST representatives respond to your request for information or assistance within 12 hours, if your call is not answered immediately. FIRST services provide neutral third-party advice and information to foster parents when a complaint of child abuse or neglect, or a WAC licensing violation has been made about a foster home. FIRST representatives are available through the toll-free phone number at 866-393-6186 to answer questions and help foster parents understand the investigation process and timeframes involved. They can talk with you over the phone, or meet with you in person to answer your questions. They are available to assist foster parents throughout the process while licensing staff complete their investigation.(Keywords: Adoption, Foster Care, Post-Adoption, )

Structured parenting group with childrens program with a topic and sharing and support. Potluck meal. (Keywords: Adoption, Baby, Education, Father, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Stress, Support, Teen, Toddler, )

ADOPTION SUPPORT Creating a family through adoption comes with joys and challenges just like any family. When those challenges arise it can be helpful to get support from a professional who understands how your childs\' adoption story, along with other factors may impact his/her relationships, behavior and overall development. We can assist with the following: * Preparing for the arrival of your new child and want to discuss ideas on how to support an optimal transition? * Looking for tips on how to promote a healthy parent-child attachment *Interested in positive strategies to decrease/eliminate challenging behaviors by understanding what your child is communicating by using this behavior? *Looking for tools to help your child focus in school, initiate and complete assignments, and manage materials? *Looking for support on how to help your child have positive and meaningful relationships with peers?(Keywords: Adoption, Post-Adoption, )

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, )

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, )

Recruits and supports foster families. Our support groups offer informational sharing, friendships, training and support to encourage and help families as they are helping foster children. We share experiences, joys and triumphs as well as struggles. We have fun events and outings.(Keywords: Adoption, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Post-Adoption, Relative, )

Recruits and supports foster families. Our support groups offer informational sharing, training and support to encourage and help families as they are helping foster children. We share experiences, joys and triumphs as well as struggles. We have fun events and outings. RSVP for dinner and childcare(Keywords: Adoption, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Post-Adoption, Relative, )

Free support group for foster parents. Snacks and childcare provided.(Keywords: Adoption, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Post-Adoption, Relative, )

Join us in a culturally relevant space to come together as a diverse families caring for Native American Foster Children. Come to participate in a bountiful and distinct culture and support each other in a unique community of foster parents. Gain valuable support and learn of new resources too! RSVP for childcare for children 2 and over and dinner. Cultural activities provided for children. Caregivers are welcome to bring children under 2 and participate in the cultural activity with the other children. Serving Native American Children and Caregivers! This group does not meet in July/Aug/Dec.(Keywords: Adoption, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Post-Adoption, Relative, )

Recruits and supports foster families. Our support groups offer informational sharing, friendships, training and support to encourage and help families as they are helping foster children. We share experiences, joys and triumphs as well as struggles. We have fun events and outings. (Keywords: Adoption, Baby, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Post-Adoption, Relative, )

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups are organized play groups for young children and the people who take care of them – grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters, other family members, friends and parents. At Kaleidoscope Play & Learn, young children and their caregivers participate in fun, educational play activities and get to know other people in their neighborhood. Caregivers also learn more about child development and what they can do at home to support growth and early learning of the children in their care.(Keywords: Baby, Breastfeeding, Childcare, Diapers, Early Learning, Education, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Health, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Preschool, Relative, School, School Readiness, Spanish, Support, Toddler, )

Toddler/Preschool Therapeutic activity classes for ages 16-42 months through Kindering. Classes in English or Spanish or both. Monthly subscription to unlimited classes on topics like sensory snack time, communication circle, show and share, movement circle, circle and art and more. Includes newsletter and phone line access to a developmental specialist. Open to anyone via online live classes, $30/month subscription. Scholarships available.(Keywords: Autism, Early Learning, Father, Foster Care, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Support, Toddler, )

Support group for relative caregivers of related children. Family Caregiver Support Program Caregiving is a stressful and often unrecognized role for many friends and family members of seniors and people with disabilities. The Family Caregiver Support Program helps unpaid caregivers (18+) care for their loved ones while meeting their own mental, physical and emotional needs. Working with a Family Caregiver Specialist, you will identify areas you’d like help with and learn about the community resources that best fit your particular situation. Caregiver support groups, educational programs, self-care tips, and referrals to community resources are available to decrease your stress and improve self-confidence in your caregiving role. Support Groups, Need-based services for the children like help with activities fees, information, resources, advocacy, 1:1 meetings for support with CPS and navigating the systems, home visits. (Keywords: Adoption, Basic Needs, Childcare, Clothing, Counseling, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Home Visit, Legal, Post-Adoption, Relative, Respite, Support, )

Groups open to those interested in relative care, foster care and/or adoption. snacks provided Childcare provided onsite at the YMCA. RSVP for childcare and dinner(Keywords: Adoption, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Post-Adoption, Relative, )

For Foster, Adoptive, and Relative Caregivers Groups open to those interested in relative care, foster care, and/or adoption. Please contact the group facilitator before attending. (Keywords: Adoption, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Post-Adoption, Support, )

Caregiver support group for those raising the child of a relative or a friend. Connect with other kinship families, small groups. Enjoy food and conversation. Learn all about resources for your family. MUST RSVP! (Keywords: Adoption, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Post-Adoption, Relative, Support, )

Grandparents and Relatives caring for children, foster, adopt. Includes a grant to help with access to resources(Keywords: Adoption, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Post-Adoption, Relative, Support, )

For Foster, Adoptive & Relative Caregivers Groups are open to those interested in relative care, foster care and/or adoption. (Keywords: Adoption, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Post-Adoption, Relative, )

MOSAIC Children\\\'s Therapy serves individuals in need of therapy due to congenital disability, developmental delay, trauma, disease, surgery or acquired neurological conditions. Social and support groups. Mental Health services through Blueprints.(Keywords: Adoption, Anger management, Autism, Counseling, Depression, Education, Mental Health, Post-Adoption, Special Needs, )

Fostering, adoption, post-adoption, supervised visitation through Fostering Together Warm line for foster families to call for support. Leave a message and they will call you back within 24 hours 866-393-6186(Keywords: Adoption, Foster Care, Post-Adoption, )

Foster Care, Supervised visitation, adoption, post adoption through Fostering Together Warm line for foster families to call for resources and support. Leave a message and they willr eturn your call within 24 hours 866-393-6186(Keywords: Adoption, Foster Care, Post-Adoption, )

Foster Care through Fostering Together as well as other services related to fostering and adoption 866-393-6186 warm line for questions and support. leave a message and you will receive a call back within 24 hours. (Keywords: Adoption, Foster Care, Post-Adoption, )

FIRST representatives respond to your request for information or assistance within 12 hours, if your call is not answered immediately. FIRST services provide neutral third-party advice and information to foster parents when a complaint of child abuse or neglect, or a WAC licensing violation has been made about a foster home. FIRST representatives are available through the toll-free phone number at 866-393-6186 to answer questions and help foster parents understand the investigation process and timeframes involved. They can talk with you over the phone, or meet with you in person to answer your questions. They are available to assist foster parents throughout the process while licensing staff complete their investigation.(Keywords: Adoption, Foster Care, Post-Adoption, )

Energy assistance; homeless intervention; emergency family shelter; eviction prevention; home weatherization/rehab; child care resource/referral; food/nutrition programs; child care & support.(Keywords: Baby, Basic Needs, Breastfeeding, Childcare, Diapers, Education, Father, Food, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Housing, Latino, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Preschool, Relative, School, School Readiness, Shelter, Spanish, Substance Abuse, Support, Teen, To, )

Date: 2nd Thursday of each month Time: 6pm to 8pm Where: Children\'s Museum of Tacoma 1501 Pacific Ave, Tacoma Parking: free on street after 6pm, adjacent lot is $6 (or free in marked museum spaces with museum member parking pass) Childcare requires $5 deposit (Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Adoption, Disability, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Respite, Special Needs, Step Parent, Support, Teen, Toddler, )

For Children 0-5 and their parents and or others who take care of them. You and your child will have fun together: Playing, creating art, telling stories, singing songs. (Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Postpartum, Relative, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )

Newborn to age 5 with caregiver. Have fun singing songs, sharing books and stories, creating art and playing. Suitable for:Children & Families Infants Preschoolers Toddlers(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Postpartum, Relative, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is a free facilitated playgroup where children and their caregivers play and learn together. Parents and caregivers create community with one another, talking and sharing, while children have the important experience of playing with other children. Children 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Education, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Preschool, Respite, School Readiness, Step Parent, Stress, Toddler, )

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is a free facilitated playgroup where children and their caregivers play and learn together. Parents and caregivers create community with one another, talking and sharing, while children have the important experience of playing with other children. Children 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Latino, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Preschool, School Readiness, Spanish, Step Parent, Stress, Support, Toddler, )

Spanish Play and Learn at Arbor Heights Apartments. Focus on parent attachement, literacy, and early learning. Open to the community. (Keywords: Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Latino, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Relative, School Readiness, Spanish, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )

This play & learn group is open to children of all abilities, ages birth – 5 years old. Parents and children are invited to join us for fun activities, gross motor play, and circle time led by trained staff – all designed to foster your child’s development. (Keywords: Adoption, Baby, Early Learning, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Postpartum, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )

The group is open to family/caregivers and children in their care, birth - 5 years old. We sing, play, and learn together using a variety of materials and activities! Group meets October through first week of June. This weekly activity is designed for children NOT enrolled in preschool and who reside in Ferndale School District boundaries. Play & Learn will meet every Monday at North Bellingham Learning Center and every Friday at Custer Elementary when Ferndale schools are open. Please contact the Early Learning Center at 383-9660 with any questions(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mother, Post-Adoption, Preschool, Relative, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )

Parents and children come together to hear stories, have snacks, do crafts, and participate in circle time and supportive discussions! This is a great place to have FUN with your children, to interact with other families in playtime, and enhance the bond with your family and the community. Sessions are free and open to everyone!(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Education, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Preschool, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )

We play, sing, tell stories, share a snack, and have fun! This weekly activity is designed for children NOT enrolled in preschool and who reside in Ferndale School District boundaries. Play & Learn will meet every Monday at North Bellingham Learning Center (Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Relative, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )

Encompass offers weekly Toddler Groups for children ages 12-36 months and their caregivers to stimulate social skills and brain development through age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences using the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn model. In our Toddler Groups, toddlers and caregivers make new friends, and parents receive education and support as well as consultation and screenings with specialists if needed.(Keywords: Early Learning, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Relative, School Readiness, Support, Toddler, )

Encompass offers weekly Toddler Groups for children ages 12-36 months and their caregivers to stimulate social skills and brain development through age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences using the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn model. In our Toddler Groups, toddlers and caregivers make new friends, and parents receive education and support as well as consultation and screenings with specialists if needed.(Keywords: Early Learning, Father, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Preschool, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )

Come meet other Native families with young children. Play on the beach and in the woods. Learn Southern Puget Salish and feel comfortable practicing your own Native Language. Walk north up the path towards the Environmental Science Center (meet right underneath the covered area of right across from the building(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Education, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Preschool, Relative, School Readiness, Step Parent, Toddler, )

We ask our families for a lifetime commitment, and we want to offer the same in return. Together we are building a professional referral network to ensure every kid and family have the resources they need to thrive. Our adoptive families are becoming a strong community that learn from, celebrate, and support each other through all stages of life. As we work to launch our comprehensive post-adoption services for Amara families, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Amara or directly to your Foster Care and Adoption Specialist for post-adoption support. (Keywords: Adoption, Foster Care, Post-Adoption, Support, )

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington, certified in Adoption and Foster Care Therapy and in Attachment-Trauma Focused Therapy, and I have practiced psychotherapy for over 14 years. In 1997 I received my Masters Degree in Psychology and Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University. Many but not all of my clients are children, adolescents, adults and/or families with adoption as part of their story, who are seeking help with issues related to development, relationships and family life.(Keywords: Adoption, Post-Adoption, )

Mary Carter has extensive expertise with adoption and foster care issues. She is skilled with working with older placed children, internationally and domestically placed. Mary-Carter will provide valuable in-home counseling during early stages of a child\'s transition into the home. Mary Carters’ philosophy includes; “I work with children and families in the step by step process of life and family transition. I work towards building the foundation of attachment that allows children who have been adopted from backgrounds of abuse and neglect to feel security and trust with their adoptive parents. I join with the parents in developing therapeutic parenting skills that will help them to be primary healers for their children” (Keywords: Adoption, Post-Adoption, )

We understand the complex emotional needs of all parties involved in the loss and formation of a new family. We have specialized training and expertise in the areas of trauma, attachment, grief/loss, child development, identity, transracial parenting, LGBTQ parenting, and the impact of abuse and neglect on the developing brain. We offer families practical strategies as they encounter any sensory and regulatory difficulties as a result of prenatal exposure or other early experiences. We also offer our deep respect and attunement to the needs of all types of adoptive families in our community. We welcome ALL families regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religious affiliation. Although we have individual practices, we regularly consult and also refer to other appropriate adoption competent professionals in our community. We appreciate you sharing this information with families in your community and we welcome your referrals. Appropriate referrals include: 1) Newly formed families of all ages struggling to connect and make sense of one another 2) Pre-school and elementary school-aged children with home, school or peer struggles 3) Tweens and teens in conflict with families, or those who are curious about themselves, their roots, and attempting to make sense of their story 4) Adults adopted as children who are processing their history and identity 6) Parents who are anxious, depressed, and challenged by their experiences 6) Birth parents who need support related to any part of their process 7) Kinship or relative caregivers in need of additional support What we specifically offer: 1) Parent/Child Psychotherapy 2) Parent Education and Consultation 3) Adult and Child Psychotherapy 4) Groups – for parents and tween girls (Keywords: Adoption, Post-Adoption, )

Families for Russian & Ukrainian adoption (FRUA) including neighboring countries(Keywords: Adoption, Post-Adoption, )

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, )

Separating from your birth parents is a painful and traumatic experience. Imagine being separated from your siblings too, right when you need them most. That\\\'s why we built Sibling House — to help brothers and sisters stay together through their transition into foster care. Mentoring for Foster Parents - Outreach Program Tutoring for Foster Children - Project Sheltering Tree Outdoor activities for Foster Families - The Outdoor Experience Activities for Foster Families in the community like museums, theater, lessons, etc - Enrichment Program (Keywords: Adoption, Counseling, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Housing, Post-Adoption, Support, )

Nurse Family Partnership, Home visiting Parent Support warm line, Parents night out, Parent Support group at Brigid Collins, and more Skagit county family support information See website for programs in your community(Keywords: Adoption, Autism, Baby, Basic Needs, Breastfeeding, Childbirth, Childcare, Diapers, Early Learning, Education, Father, Foster Care, Home Visit, Infant, Latino, Mother, Nursing, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Preschool, Public Health, School Readiness, Spanish, S, )

Recruits and supports foster families. Our support groups offer informational sharing, friendships, training and support to encourage and help families as they are helping foster children. We share experiences, joys and triumphs as well as struggles. We have fun events and outings. Childcare for 0-11 provided by the onsite YMCA Childcare Program. The YMCA facilities are open to older children during the meeting if needed. Please RSVP for Childcare and Dinner. No Meeting July/August(Keywords: Adoption, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Post-Adoption, Relative, )

Dr. Engelberg is a Licensed Clinical Child Psychologist with nearly 25 years experience working with adopted children and their families. Her specialty is addressing childhood and family difficulties impacted by adoption. She has additional expertise with multi-cultural families and families with lesbian or gay parents. (Keywords: Adoption, Counseling, Gay, Mental Health, Post-Adoption, )

Denise Sterchi I am honored to join and assist you on your journey of healing from difficult childhood circumstances such as physical abuse, emotional abuse or neglect recovering from traumatic experience or injury--including traumatic childbirth experiences--or from exposure to war or natural disaster decreasing or eliminating depression, anxiety, PTSD or panic attacks resolving the emotional difficulties of infertility working through emotional difficulties during pregnancy and the postpartum period exploring if adoption is right for you moving through the loss, grief and identity issues faced by all members of the adoption triad: adults who were adopted, birth parents, and adoptive parents. (Keywords: Adoption, Counseling, Mental Health, Post-Adoption, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Teen, )

Areas of Specialty Child and Adolescent Issues Parenting Relationship Issues Adoption/Attachment Related Issues Depression Anxiety PTSD and Trauma Divorce and Blended Families Gay and Lesbian Relationships and Parenting Multiracial Couples and Families(Keywords: Adoption, Counseling, Mental Health, Post-Adoption, )

Emotional Health Families who have fostered or adopted or who have children who have experienced traumatic events often need extra help with navigating family life. This is Sandy Swan’s specialty. She helps people build healthy attachments as a family, deal with trauma, and process grief and loss. This is accomplished through: Listening with care and kindness Providing you an authentic relationship to use for growth Teaching therapeutic parenting techniques Treating trauma with compassion Teaching behavior management Offering Cognitive-Behavioral solutions Uncovering what lies beneath angry behavior Educational Services Sandy can also help you and your school age child with special educational and social needs: ADHD support and management Social Skills Dealing with Bullying Conflict Resolution(Keywords: Abuse, Adoption, Anger management, Counseling, Mental Health, Post-Adoption, )

I have advanced certification in Adoption and Foster Care Therapy and additional certification in Attachment Therapy. I am a provider for Adoption Support and DSHS for children in the foster care system or adopted from the foster care system.(Keywords: Adoption, Autism, Counseling, Mental Health, Post-Adoption, )

Lori Whittaker home studies in Vancouver WA, counseling in Portland, OR As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) in both Washington and Oregon, I have been completing adoption home studies for over 14 years. Working as both an Adoption Specialist for the Division of Children and Family Services, and as a private Adoption Consultant, I have completed over 1,000 pre and post placement adoption home studies. This has included domestic adoptions, as well as International adoptions, from countries such as China, Russia, Ukraine, Guatemala, Thailand, Vietnam, Haiti, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, The Marshall Islands and The Philippines, to name some. I am also experienced in completing Hague home studies, for Hague-accredited countries. (Keywords: Adoption, Counseling, Mental Health, Post-Adoption, )

Mayda offers support and education by teaching parents to provide more structure and routine and have consistent and realistic expectations while gaining a solid understanding of their child’s developmental needs and diagnosis. Mayda possesses a unique combination of expertise with 14 years as a special education teacher and her clinical degree and experience. Because of this expertise, she is extraordinarily equipped to consult with and coach parents in navigating and negotiating the educational system on behalf of their children. She can educate and assist parents with Individualized Educational Plans (IEP’s); 504 plans; educational testing and the results and advocacy in behalf of children. In her work as an educator, Mayda has worked with children and families brought together by domestic and international adoption as well as kinship adoption. She has had the opportunity to work with families of many cultures and configurations. Mayda also provides Educational Consulting Services and Parent Education/Coaching Services. (Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Adoption, Autism, Counseling, Education, Foster Care, Mental Health, Post-Adoption, Special Needs, )

Heidi Roth • Young adults • Adopted and foster care youth ages 11 to 21 • Blended Families • Co-parenting (Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Abuse, Adoption, Anger management, Counseling, Foster Care, Mental Health, Post-Adoption, Sexual Assault, Substance Abuse, Support, Teen, )

I can provide all services in English and Russian. I have expertise in: • Adoption and foster care • Attachment • Trauma and abuse • Acculturation • Parenting Issues • GBLTQ parenting • Mixed race families • Divorce and custody issues • Couples counseling • Behavior issues • Giftedness Cross Cultural consultations for Russian, ex-Soviet culture (Keywords: Adoption, Counseling, Mental Health, Post-Adoption, )

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Adoption and Foster Care Therapist and my office is located in downtown Seattle. I offer a free initial 20-minute consultation to all potential clients, and have flexible hours, including some evening availability.(Keywords: Adoption, Counseling, Mental Health, Post-Adoption, )

Certified Attachment and Adoption Social Worker (Keywords: Adoption, Counseling, Father, Foster Care, Mental Health, Mother, Post-Adoption, )

We offer 4 types of friendship groups. They include 1) Wally\'s Club Therapy Groups; 2) Wally\'s Play Groups; 3) Wally\'s Summer Camp; 4) Groups for Home School Families. All are comprised of children who are of similar age and grade. With the exception of summer camp, they each meet weekly for one hour. Call for more information on whether groups have formed. There is a Summer Camp as well. (Keywords: Adoption, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Special Needs, )

The Opportunity Council is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency serving homeless and low-income families and individuals. Our mission is to help people improve their lives through education, support, and direct assistance while advocating for just and equitable communities.(Keywords: Baby, Basic Needs, Childcare, Clothing, Daycare, Diapers, Early Learning, Education, Father, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Latino, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Preschool, Recovery, School Readiness, Spanish, Step Parent, Teen, Toddler, )

CCS provides wraparound services for children and youth with multiple and complex needs in Whatcom and Skagit counties. A child/youth’s history and needs, as well the family’s interest in participating, are taken into consideration when deciding whether our wraparound program offers the appropriate level of care. The wraparound process is intended to achieve positive outcomes by providing a structured, creative and individualized team planning process with youth, family and natural supports as key members of the team. The program is voluntary and each enrolled family is assigned a Care Coordinator who supports the team process. An assigned Family Support Partner represents the parent perspective and serves as parent support and advocate. Youth Partners are available for older youth to engage them in their own treatment. An assigned therapist works closely with youth, their families, and the entire wraparound team. Wraparound services adhere to certain defining principles, such as youth-guided, family-centered, strengths-based and culturally relevant.(Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Abuse, Adoption, Anger management, Autism, Counseling, Child Protective Services, Depression, Disability, Father, Foster Care, Health, Home Visit, Mental Health, Mother, Post-Adoption, Recovery, School, Step Parent, Stress, Support, Teen, )

CCS provides wraparound services for children and youth with multiple and complex needs in Whatcom and Skagit counties. A child/youth’s history and needs, as well the family’s interest in participating, are taken into consideration when deciding whether our wraparound program offers the appropriate level of care. The wraparound process is intended to achieve positive outcomes by providing a structured, creative and individualized team planning process with youth, family and natural supports as key members of the team. The program is voluntary and each enrolled family is assigned a Care Coordinator who supports the team process. An assigned Family Support Partner represents the parent perspective and serves as parent support and advocate. Youth Partners are available for older youth to engage them in their own treatment. An assigned therapist works closely with youth, their families, and the entire wraparound team. Wraparound services adhere to certain defining principles, such as youth-guided, family-centered, strengths-based and culturally relevant.(Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Abuse, Adoption, Anger management, Autism, Counseling, Child Protective Services, Depression, Disability, Early Learning, Education, Father, Fun, Home Visit, Mental Health, Mother, Post-Adoption, School, Special Needs, Step Parent, Stress, Support, Teen, )