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Do you have a newborn or young children at home? This section can help you in so many ways. You can find childcare and even a job for yourself . Do you need some baby supplies like diapers, wipes or food? Short on cash, that's here too. There’s a local class to help prepare your child for school, or yourself to be a more successful parent? This section's got a lot going for it!

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Early Childhood Education Early Head Start/Head Start/ECEAP: Family Service Specialist

🌐 Website | 📞 360-385-2571

Address:
2120 West Sims Way
Port Townsend, WA 98368 | 🗺️ Map

Description:
Call Family Service Specialist (360) 452-4726 ext 6216 | OlyCAP Quality early childhood education and comprehensive services for families of pregnant women and children from birth to age 5. Children will have learning experiences that help develop their skills in school-readiness, physical, cognitive, language and social emotional. Parents/Guardians will have education and training opportunities, be connected to community resources and opportunities to volunteer in the classroom and with program decision making.

First Step Family Support Center

📞 360-457-8355

Address:
1925 Blaine stree
Port Townsend, WA 98368 | 🗺️ Map

Description:
Free diapers, formula, food, wipes, etc. for families with children 0-6 years old. People can receive supplies up to twice a month when they register. The YMCA family resource navigators can help people sign up for this program.

TANF and SFA - Temporary Assistance for Families in Need or Family Assistance

📞 877-501-2233

Address:
2507 Evans Vista
Port Townsend, WA 98368 | 🗺️ Map

Description:
This limited program helps families when they are not able to provide the family's basic needs. They can help parents get paid jobs as well as cover financial costs preventing them from working such as childcare and gas. They also offer temporary financial assistance until the parent can get back to work. Minors are eligible for these assistants on a case by case basis. The Port Townsend DSHS office can conduct interviews and offer support applying for these financial assistant programs Monday through Friday between 8am-2pm.

WIC - Women, Infants, and Children Health Food Support

🌐 Website | 📞 360-385-9432

Address:
615 Sheridan St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368 | 🗺️ Map

Description:
WIC is offered through Jeffco Public Health. WIC is a supplemental nutrition program which provides federal grants to provide women, infants and children with supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutritional education.

Working Connections Child Care

🌐 Website | 📞 1-844-626-8687

Description:
Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) helps eligible families pay for child care. When a family qualifies for child care subsidy benefits and chooses an eligible provider, the state pays a portion of the cost of child care. Parents may be responsible for a copayment to their provider each month. See the website link for an income eligiblity table and any additional requirements.

YMCA Family Resource Navigation Program

📞 360-565-6025

📨 tanya@olympicpeninsulaymca.org

Address:
1925 Blaine street
Port Townsend, WA 98368 | 🗺️ Map

Description:
The resource navigators are here to connect people with resources - big and small - that will help your family thrive in this community. Available by phone or email Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm.

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End of Family section (86) | Last updated: Aug 09, 2024