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FASt Friends - A FASD Family and Community Support Network
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, )
Audience: Families of those affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Location:
TBD
46
Vancouver,
[map]
Schedule: Saturdays
Cost: Free
Childcare:
Registration: https://www.nofaswa.org/support
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: NOFAS Washington State
True
2
636
Adoption Support Group
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, )
Audience: Adoptive families
Location:
call
67
Renton,
[map]
Schedule: call for times
Cost: Free
Childcare:
Registration: Yes
Start Date:
Zia Freeman
Agency: WACAP International
True
2
1989
AMARA - post-adoption and foster care services
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, )
Audience: Families who foster and adopt children
Location:
Amara
1901 Jefferson Ave - Ste. 104
63
Tacoma,
98402
[map]
Schedule:
Cost: Free
Childcare: NA
Registration: Not required
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Angela Tucker
Agency: Amara
True
4
updated 8/16
1901
CHS Play and Learn
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, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children babies birth to five.
Location:
Bothell United Methodist Church
18515 92nd Ave NE
168
Bothell,
98011
[map]
Schedule: Mondays 10:30AM-12PM
Cost: Free
Childcare: No
Registration: No
Start Date:
Tanya
Agency: Center for Human Services
True
1
707
CHS Play and Learn Group - Shoreline
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, )
Audience: Parents, caregivers, and children ages 0-5
Location:
Shoreline Family Support Center
17018 15th Ave NE
65
Shoreline,
98155
[map]
Schedule: M,W,F 10:30-12
Cost: No Fee
Childcare:
Registration: No registration required
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Tanya
Agency: Center for Human Services
True
1
730
College of Hope Play and Learn - Housing Hope
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, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers & children 0-5
Location:
New Century Village Apartments
2507 Howard Ave - Community Room Building B
12
Everett,
98203
[map]
Schedule: Wednesdays 10:30 - 12
Cost: Free
Childcare: includes 0-5, none for older kids
Registration: call for intake
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: Housing Hope College of Hope
True
1
966
Communities in Schools
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, )
Audience: families with children in the Puyallup School District
Location:
Communities In Schools of Puyallup
302 Second St. SE
66
Puyallup,
98372
[map]
Schedule:
Cost: none
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Jan Mauk
Agency: Communities in Schools
True
4
401
DadsMOVE Support Group
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, )
Audience: Dads
Location:
Tacoma Children\'s Museum
1501 Pacific Ave
63
Tacoma,
98402
[map]
Schedule: 2nd Thursday, 6-8 pm
Cost: $5 childcare deposit
Childcare: rsvp at website $5 deposit
Registration: email or rsvp childcare on website
Start Date: Ongoing
ongoing
Denise Walk
Agency: Exceptional Families Network
True
2
588
EWU Fostering Washington foster care phone line
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, )
Audience: families who foster and adopt
Location:
Eastern Washington
61
Yakima,
98902
[map]
Schedule: 12 hour response time
Cost: Free
Childcare: na
Registration: n
Start Date:
Agency: EWU Fostering Washington
True
4
1013
EWU Fostering Washington foster care phone line
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, )
Audience: families who foster and adopt
Location:
119
Wenatchee,
98801
[map]
Schedule:
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Agency: DCYF
True
4
1886
EWU Fostering Washington foster care phone line
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, )
Audience: families who foster and adopt
Location:
87
Pullman,
[map]
Schedule:
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency:
Website info: https://sites.ewu.edu/fosteringwa/
True
4
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EWU Fostering Washington foster care phone line
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, )
Audience: families who foster and adopt
Location:
64
Spokane,
[map]
Schedule:
Cost: none
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date: Ongoing
Agency: EWU Fostering Washington
True
4
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EWU Fostering Washington foster care phone line
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, )
Audience: families who foster and adopt
Location:
220
Omak,
[map]
Schedule:
Cost: none
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date: Ongoing
Agency: EWU Fostering Washington
True
4
699
Family Resource and Support Group
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, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers
Location:
Sound
4238 Auburn Way N
347
Auburn,
98002
[map]
Schedule: 1st Thursday, 6:15-7:45pm
Cost: No Fee
Childcare: rsvp for childcare ahead of the meeting
Registration: email
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Cathy
Agency: Sound
True
2
1814
Family Support - Post-Adoption - group and therapy
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, )
Audience: Families who are adopting
Location:
6239 Woodlawn AVE N
45
Seattle,
98103
[map]
Schedule:
Cost: insurance
Childcare:
Registration: Call for info
Start Date:
Call for Info
Contact Gusty-Lee Boulware
Agency: P.E.E.R.S. Play
True
2
1944
FASt Friends - A FASD Family and Community Support Network
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, )
Audience: Families of those affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Location:
Compass Mental Health
4526 Federal Avenue - Building 2
12
Everett,
98203
[map]
Schedule: 3rd Tuesdays 6:30-9 pm
Cost: none
Childcare:
Registration: sign up https://www.nofaswa.org/support
Start Date:
Julie Gelo
Agency: NOFAS Washington State
True
2
1851
FASt Friends - A FASD Family and Community Support Network
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, )
Audience: Families of those affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Location:
Puyallup Public Library Board Room
324 South Meridian - Puyallup
63
Tacoma,
98371
[map]
Schedule: Saturdays 1-2:30
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration: sign up https://www.nofaswa.org/support
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: NOFAS Washington State
True
2
90
FASt Friends - A FASD Family and Community Support Network
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, )
Audience: Families of those affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Location:
Puyallup Public Library Board Room
324 South Meridian
66
Puyallup,
98371
[map]
Schedule: Saturdays 1-2:30
Cost: none
Childcare:
Registration: sign up https://www.nofaswa.org/support
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Agency: NOFAS Washington State
True
2
869
Fostering Together
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, )
Audience: families who foster and adopt
Location:
Educare School of Greater Seattle
625 SW 100th Ave.
352
Seattle (South),
98146
[map]
Schedule: Every 2nd Monday 5-7pm
Cost: FREE
Childcare: Yes rsvp
Registration: Call for info
Start Date:
Ongoing
Lacy Swanson
Agency:
True
2
868
Fostering Together
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, )
Audience: families who foster and adopt
Location:
Dale Turner YMCA
19290 Aurora Ave N.
65
Shoreline,
98133
[map]
Schedule: 3rd Friday, 6-8 pm
Cost: FREE
Childcare: Yes rsvp
Registration:
Start Date:
Ongoing
Carrie Seaberg
Agency:
True
2
1839
Fostering Together Olive Crest
Free support group for foster parents. Snacks and childcare provided.(Keywords: Adoption, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Post-Adoption, Relative, )
Audience: Foster parents
Location:
YMCA
14230 Bel-Red Road
71
Bellevue,
98007
[map]
Schedule: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date: 3rd Tuesday of the month
ongoing
Angelina Denver
Agency: Fostering Together Olive Crest
True
2
674
Fostering Together Olive Crest Native American Families
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, )
Audience: families who foster and adopt - Native American
Location:
Casey Family Foundation
1123 23rd Ave.
45
Seattle,
98121
[map]
Schedule: 4th Wed, 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: rsvp
Registration:
Start Date:
Ongoing
Jody Davis
Agency: Fostering Together Olive Crest
True
2
870
Fostering Together Olive Crest Native American Families
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, )
Audience: Native American families who foster and adopt
Location:
Cowlitz Tribal Health
15455 65th Ave. South
84
Tukwila,
98133
[map]
Schedule: 2nd Wednesday of the month 6:30 - 8 pm
Cost: FREE
Childcare: Yes
Registration: call for info
Start Date:
Ongoing
Christina Davis
Agency:
True
2
1905
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn
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, )
Audience: Children birth to 5 and their caregivers
Location:
Auburn Library
1102 Auburn Way South
347
Auburn,
98002
[map]
Schedule: Mondays 10:30AM-12PM
Cost: No Fee
Childcare: NA
Registration:
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Agency: https://www.childcare.org/family-services/find-car
True
2
206
Kindering Virtual Play Pass
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, )
Audience: parents and children 16-43 months
Location:
Kindering online
71
Bellevue,
[map]
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Cost: $30/mo
Childcare: na
Registration: https://kindering.org/virtual-play-pass-registrati
Start Date: Ongoing
ongoing
Agency: Kindering
True
1
2011
Kinship Caregivers Support Program - Homage
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, )
Audience: Relative caregivers
Location:
Homage Senior Services
5026 196th St SW
68
Lynnwood,
98036
[map]
Schedule: Call for Details
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration: call 425 290 1240 for new families
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Amy Dennis
Agency:
True
4
Updated 4/18 Updated 2/14
1230
Kinship Support Group
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, )
Audience: Foster, Adoptive, and Relative Caregivers
Location:
Auburn Valley YMCA
1620 Perimeter Rd SW
347
Auburn,
98001
[map]
Schedule: First Friday, 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: None
Childcare: RSVP
Registration: Call for info
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Teri Stanford
Agency:
True
2
2154
Kinship Support Group ZOOM online
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, )
Audience: Foster, Adoptive, and Relative Caregivers
Location:
zoom
45
Seattle,
[map]
Schedule: Weds at 1, 2nd Tues at 6pm
Cost: free
Childcare: na
Registration: email Mary for link
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Mary Mitchell
Agency: atlantic Street Center
True
2
1914
Kinship Support Group ZOOM online
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, )
Audience: Caregiver support group for those raising the child of a relative or a friend
Location:
Catholic Community Services zoom
45
Seattle,
[map]
Schedule: 2nd and last Weds at 5
Cost: no
Childcare: na
Registration: email Kimberly for link
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Kimberly Nyland
Agency: Catholic Community Services
True
2
157
Kinship Support Group ZOOM online
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, )
Audience: relatives raising children, grandparents, kinship care
Location:
Encompass Early Learning Center
75
Issaquah,
[map]
Schedule: Weds at 1
Cost: Free
Childcare: na
Registration: email Laura for link
Start Date: Ongoing
ongoing
Laura Lewis
Agency: Encompass
True
2
2076
Kinship Support Group ZOOM online
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, )
Audience: Foster, Adoptive & Relative Caregivers
Location:
zoom
59
Redmond,
98052
[map]
Schedule: 1st and 3rd Fri noon, 5th Mon at 7
Cost: No Charge
Childcare: na
Registration: email Joy for link
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Joy Lanier
Agency: Kinship Connection
True
2
556
Mosaic - Therapy and support (post-adoption support too)
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, )
Audience: children with special needs
Location:
2111 N Northgate Way, Suite 101
353
Seattle (North),
98133
[map]
Schedule:
Cost: insurance
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Agency:
True
4
updated 5/16
2149
Olive Crest Foster, post adoption, adoption services PNW
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, )
Audience: families who foster and adopt
Location:
2500 116th Ave NE - Ste 1
71
Bellevue,
98004
[map]
Schedule:
Cost: Free
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Agency: Olive Crest
True
4
654
Olive Crest Foster, post adoption, adoption services South Sound PNW
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, )
Audience: families who foster and adopt
Location:
3516 47th St - Ste 203
63
Tacoma,
98409
[map]
Schedule:
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Agency: Olive Crest South SOund
True
4
489
Olive Crest Foster, post adoption, adoption services West Sound PNW
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, )
Audience: families who foster and adopt
Location:
10125 Frontier Place NW
357
Silverdale,
98383
[map]
Schedule: varies by program
Cost: varies by program
Childcare: call for details
Registration: yes, required
Start Date: varies by program
Agency: Olive Crest West Sound
True
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775
Olive Crest Fostering Together telephone line for foster families
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, )
Audience: families who foster and adopt
Location:
256
Mount Vernon,
[map]
Schedule:
Cost: Free
Childcare:
Registration: Call for info
Start Date:
Agency:
True
4
1451
Opportunity Council-Community Resources
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, )
Audience: Low income Community/Homeless
Location:
1791 NE 1st Ave
96
Oak Harbor,
98277
[map]
Schedule: Call for Info
Cost: Call for Information
Childcare:
Registration: Call for info
Start Date: Call for information
Agency:
True
4
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879
Parent Support Group - Special Needs Families
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, )
Audience: families with special needs children
Location:
Children\'s museum of Tacoma
1501 Pacific Ave
63
Tacoma,
98402
[map]
Schedule: 2nd Thursday, 6-8 pm
Cost: No
Childcare: rsvp at website $5 deposit
Registration: email specialfamiliespac@gmail.com
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Denise Walk
Agency: Wyatt Holliday Found dba Exceptional Families
True
2
1845
Play and Learn
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, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Location:
Mill Creek City Hall North
15720 Main St
281
Mill Creek,
98012
[map]
Schedule: Mondays 10:30-12
Cost: Free
Childcare: includes 0-5, none for older kids
Registration: none required
Start Date: September 8, 2019
ongoing
Agency: Everett Public Schools
True
1
1610
Play and Learn - Enumclaw Library
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, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Location:
King County Library Enumclaw
1700 1st
174
Enumclaw,
98022
[map]
Schedule: Fridays 10:30-12
Cost: Free
Childcare: includes 0-5, none for older kids
Registration: none required
Start Date: ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: King County Library System
True
1
365
Play and Learn - Somali language
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, )
Audience: Families with children 0 to 5
Location:
Neighborhood House 1st floor of building
11215 5th Ave SW - parking in back
194
White Center,
98146
[map]
Schedule: Fridays, 10am - 12pm
Cost: No fee
Childcare: includes children
Registration: none required
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Fartun Bakari
Agency: White Center Community Development Association
True
1
492
Play and Learn - Spanish
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, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children0-5 and their children.
Location:
Neighborhood House 1st floor of building
11215 5th Ave SW - parking in back
194
White Center,
98146
[map]
Schedule: Fridays, 10am - 12pm
Cost: No fee
Childcare: includes children
Registration: none required
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Elsa Benavides
Agency: White Center Community Development Association
True
1
1144
Play and Learn - Spanish
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, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers & children 0-5
Location:
Arbor Heights Apartments
135 SW 116th St - A 208
82
Burien,
98146
[map]
Schedule: Tuesdays 10:30-12:00
Cost: None
Childcare: includes children
Registration: email
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Veronica Solis and Athena Moag
Agency: Southwest Youth and Family Services, New Futures
True
1
2174
Play and Learn 0-5 Verdant
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, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Location:
Verdant Wellness Center
4710 196th Street SW
68
Lynnwood,
98036
[map]
Schedule: Fridays 10-11
Cost: free
Childcare: children included
Registration: none required
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Agency:
True
1
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Play and Learn Custer Elementary - Ferndale SD
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, )
Audience: parents and caregivers with children birth to 5 years old
Location:
Custer Elementary
7660 Custer School Rd - Custer
304
Ferndale,
98240
[map]
Schedule: Fridays 10 am - 11:20 am
Cost: free
Childcare: children included
Registration: call
Start Date: September 20, 2019
Sept - June
Rachel Bowlden
Agency: Ferndale School District
True
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407
Play and Learn First Step Family Support Center
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, )
Audience: parents and caregivers with children birth to 5 years old
Location:
Sequim Boys & Girls Club
400 W. Fir St
361
Sequim,
[map]
Schedule: Thursdays 10 am - 11:30 am
Cost: No
Childcare: includes 0-5, none for older kids
Registration: call
Start Date: Sept 19, 2019
Dec 5, 2019
Kaylee Cammack
Agency: First Step Family Support Center
True
1
221
Play and Learn North Bellingham
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, )
Audience: Parents, grandparents, caregivers and their children ages 5 years and younger
Location:
Early Learning Center
5275 Northwest Dr. - Building 26
17
Bellingham,
[map]
Schedule: Mondays 10:15 a.m. – 12 (September
Cost: Free
Childcare: includes 0-5, none for older kids
Registration: none required
Start Date: September, 2019
Sept - June
Rachel Bowlden
Agency: Ferndale School District
True
1
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Play and Learn Toddler - Encompass
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, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children 12-36 months and their children.
Location:
Encompass Early Learning Center
1407 Boalch Ave. NW
74
North Bend,
98045
[map]
Schedule: Fridays 9-11
Cost: Free
Childcare: includes toddler, none for other children
Registration: https://encompass.campmanagement.com/enroll
Start Date: September
Sept - June
Kendall Hemphill
Agency: Encompass
True
1
1945
Play and Learn Toddler - Encompass
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, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children 12-36 months and their children.
Location:
Redemption Church Office
15305 Main Street NE
173
Duvall,
98019
[map]
Schedule: Fridays 9-11
Cost: free
Childcare: includes toddler, none for other children
Registration: https://encompass.campmanagement.com/enroll
Start Date: September
Sept - June
Kendall Hemphill
Agency: Encompass
True
1
628
Play and Learn, English and Salish language
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, )
Audience: Puget Sound Native Families and children 0-5
Location:
Seahurst Park
2220 SW Seahurst Park Rd - by the Environmental Science Center
82
Burien,
98166
[map]
Schedule: Tuesdays 1-3
Cost: none
Childcare: children included
Registration: none required
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Eir Cheeka
Agency: WCCDA
True
1
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Post-adoption support Amara Parenting
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, )
Audience: Foster, Adoptive Families, pre and post adoption
Location:
5907 Martin Luther King Jr. Way South
45
Seattle,
98118
[map]
Schedule:
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Angela Tucker
Agency:
True
2
683
Post-Adoption Therapist
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, )
Audience: Adoptive families
Location:
174 Roy St Suite B
45
Seattle,
98109
[map]
Schedule:
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Agency: Laura Stone
True
4
2108
Post-adoption Therapist - Adoption Support and Education (fam + professional)
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, )
Audience:
Location:
1523 E. Madison
45
Seattle,
98122
[map]
Schedule:
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Mary Carter Creech
Agency: www.cascadia-training.org/course-community.
True
4
113
Post-Adoption Therapy center
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, )
Audience: post adoption families
Location:
4138 C California Ave SW, Suite C
354
Seattle (West),
98166
[map]
Schedule: Jill T, W, F; Katie M, W; Laura Th, F
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Jill Dziko
Agency: 206-498-9895 Laura
True
4
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1990
Russian support group WA state ( post-adoption )
Families for Russian & Ukrainian adoption (FRUA) including neighboring countries(Keywords: Adoption, Post-Adoption, )
Audience:
Location:
45
Seattle,
[map]
Schedule:
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration: see website for info
Start Date:
Agency: FRUA
True
2
77
Seattle Childrens Playgarden INCLUSION classes for daycare childcare youth professionals
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, )
Audience: those who work with children 0-18 and community spaces
Location:
Seattle Childrens Playgarden
1745 24th Ave S
45
Seattle,
98144
[map]
Schedule: 11/15 or 11/22 8:30-12:30 and 2/7/2020
Cost: Free
Childcare: no
Registration: link on website to eventbrite
Start Date: one day only
4 hours
Hannah
Agency: Seattle Childrens Play Garden
True
1
616
Sibling House - Foster Care Mentoring Activities
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, )
Audience: foster care siblings
Location:
Kirkland and Renton
10454 NE 112TH
60
Kirkland,
98033
[map]
Schedule:
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Agency:
True
4
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470
Skagit Bright Beginnings Parent 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, )
Audience: parents and caregivers pregnancy to 5 years old
Location:
United Way of Skagit County
831 South Burlington Blvd
251
Burlington,
98233
[map]
Schedule:
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Agency:
True
2
863
South King County Support Group/Foster Parents
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, )
Audience: Caregivers of Foster Children.
Location:
Auburn Valley YMCA
1620 Perimeter Rd. S.W.
347
Auburn,
98001
[map]
Schedule: 1st Friday 6:00-8:30pm
Cost: No Fee
Childcare: Yes rsvp
Registration: rsvp for dinner and childcare
Start Date:
Ongoing
Angelina Denver
Agency: Fostering Together
True
2
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therapist - post-adoption
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, )
Audience: adoption, foster care, lgbtq
Location:
Medical Dental Building of Richmond Highlands
18532 Firlands Way N - ste A
65
Shoreline,
98133
[map]
Schedule: varies
Cost: insurance or client pay
Childcare: N/A
Registration:
Start Date:
Suzanne Engelberg
Agency:
True
4
107
therapist - 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, )
Audience: Adoptive and foster care families
Location:
6869 Woodlawn Avenue NE
353
Seattle (North),
98115
[map]
Schedule:
Cost: insurance or client pay
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Denise Sterchi
Agency:
True
4
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374
therapist - post-adoption
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, )
Audience: families with adoption, foster care, attachment issues
Location:
Seward Park
5100 South Dawson Street - Suite 104
352
Seattle (South),
98118
[map]
Schedule:
Cost: insurance or client pay
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Amy Dutt
Agency:
True
4
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582
therapist - 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, )
Audience: Adoptive and foster care families
Location:
1400 Talbot Road South - Ste 106
67
Renton,
98055
[map]
Schedule:
Cost: insurance or client pay
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Sandy Swan
Agency:
True
4
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647
therapist - 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, )
Audience: Adoptive and foster care families
Location:
Bainbridge Psychotherapy
355 Ericksen Ave - Ste 413
100
Bainbridge Island,
98110
[map]
Schedule:
Cost: insurance or client pay/DSHS
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Linnea C. Lauer
Agency:
True
4
881
therapist - post-adoption (home studies + counseling)
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, )
Audience: Adoptive and foster care families
Location:
2302 NE 149th Street
46
Vancouver,
98686
[map]
Schedule:
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Lori Whittaker
Agency:
True
4
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1955
therapist - post-adoption (IEPs)
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, )
Audience: Adoptive and foster care families and kinship
Location:
31811 Pac Hwy S - B-183
79
Federal Way,
98003
[map]
Schedule:
Cost: insurance or client pay
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Madeleine “Mayda” F. Taney
Agency:
True
4
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therapist - post-adoption (pre-teen, adolescent)
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, )
Audience: Adoptive and foster care families
Location:
1818 Westlake Ave N - 310
45
Seattle,
98101
[map]
Schedule: M,T,Th,F
Cost: insurance or client pay
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Heidi Roth
Agency:
True
4
493
therapist - post-adoption (Russian)
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, )
Audience: adoption, foster care, lgbtq
Location:
Eastside Psychological Associates
18500 156 AVE NE - Ste 202
186
Woodinville,
98072
[map]
Schedule:
Cost: insurance or client pay
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Dr. Anna Weinrank
Agency:
True
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updated 6/16
1920
Therapist - post-adoption and foster care
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, )
Audience: Adoptive and foster care families
Location:
downtown Seattle - Securities Building
1904 Third Avenue - Suite 609
45
Seattle,
98101
[map]
Schedule: flexible, day and evening
Cost: insurance or client pay
Childcare: No
Registration:
Start Date:
Christina Malecka
Agency:
True
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updated 5/16
1938
Therapist- Attachment and Adoption Social Worker
Certified Attachment and Adoption Social Worker (Keywords: Adoption, Counseling, Father, Foster Care, Mental Health, Mother, Post-Adoption, )
Audience: Adoptive families
Location:
Your Adoptive Family
4138 California Ave SW Suite C
354
Seattle (West),
98136
[map]
Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 10AM-6PM
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Jill Dzico, MSW, LICSW
Agency:
True
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1855
Wally\'s Club - social group 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, )
Audience: Adopted children in Elementary School
Location:
Wally\'s Club
1818 Westlake Ave N
45
Seattle,
98109
[map]
Schedule: Call for info
Cost: insurance
Childcare:
Registration: contact
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Terri Hollinsworth
Agency:
True
4
2121
Whatcom County Basic Needs Resources - Opportunity Council
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, )
Audience: families with needs/low income
Location:
Whatcom County
1111 Cornwall Ave
17
Bellingham,
98225
[map]
Schedule: Call for more information
Cost: Call for more information
Childcare:
Registration: Call for more information
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: Opportunity Council
True
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Updated 11/18
1215
WISe wraparound
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, )
Audience: Families of school age children in need of intensive family services
Location:
in-home
17
Bellingham,
[map]
Schedule: varies
Cost: none
Childcare: includes children
Registration: call
Start Date: Ongoing
1-2 years
Martha Liljegren
Agency: Catholic Community Services
True
4
163
WISe wraparound Skagit County
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, )
Audience: Families of school age children in need of intensive family services
Location:
in-home
256
Mount Vernon,
[map]
Schedule: varies
Cost: none
Childcare: includes children
Registration: call for intake
Start Date: Ongoing
1-2 years
Dawn Scott
Agency: Stanwood- Camano Community Resource Center
True
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