Child Welfare Trainer Coaching Resource List- September 2018

Region 1
Fostering Washington; Amber Sherman for Spokane, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Ferry,
Asotin, Garfield & Whitman Counties

509.359.0874
asherman4@ewu.edu
www.fosteringwa.org

Fostering Washington; Hayley Stoebner for Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas, Grant & Adams
Counties

(509)322.1191
hstoebner@ewu.edu

Women, Infant, Child (WIC) OFFICES

West Central Community Center WIC
1603 N Belt Spokane Wa 99205
509-326-9540

Spokane Regional Health District WIC

1101 W College Ave Spokane WA 99201
509-324-1500

WIC NORTHSIDE
5901 N Lidgerwood Spokane Wa 99208
509-323-2818

Spokane Valley WIC

12213 E Broadway Spokane Valley Wa 99206
509-323-2800

EMBRACE WA- Foster parent and foster children advocacy

418 W Sharp Spokane Wa 99201
509-381-5370
https://embracewa.org/
TEEN/KIDS Closet
307 E Sprague Ave Spokane Wa 99202
509-534-1151

KINSHIP NAVIGATOR
(Frontier Behavioral Health)
107 S Division St Spokane WA 99202
509-458-7450

VANESSA BEHAN CRISIS NURSERY

1004 E 8th Ave Spokane WA 99202
509-535-3155

CHILD CARE AWARE

1-800-446-1114

HOPE Chest: (clothing closet for foster/adopted/relative families)

11 N Chelan Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801

Restore: information and support for foster and adoptive families

Sage Hills Church: 1501 5th Ave, Wenatchee WA 98801
restore@sagehillschurch.com

TEAMS: (non profit –early learning center focused on early learning and success)

PHONE | (509) 860-5241

EMAIL: teamslearningcenter@gmail.com
ADDRESS | 317 First Street, Wenatchee, WA
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Omak DCYF:

Licensor:
Autumn Martin
Department of Children, Youth & Family Services
Foster/Adopt Care Licensor Division of Licensed Resources
130 South Main POB 3729 Omak WA 98841
509-846-4012 autumn.martin@dcyf.wa.gov

Dad’s MOVE:
Mission: To strengthen the fathers role in raising children with behavioral health needs
through education, peer support and advocacy
Contact: John Bodkins
http://dadsmove.org/

Foster Parent Association of Washington: 1-800-391-2273

Okanogan County Community Coalition:

O U R M I S S I O N : To effectively address substance abuse and violence using collaboration,

cooperation, communication, commitment, and cultural competency. ( 5 0 9 ) - 3 2 2 - 8 4 3 1

Region 2
Fostering Washington; Tyann Whitworth

(509) 731-2060
twhitworth@ewu.edu

Early Head Start-Tieton

740 Franklin Road
Tieton, WA 98947
Tel: (509) 673-2200
Fax: (509) 673-2207

Early Head Start-Yakima

621 N. 16th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
Tel: (509) 571-1583
Fax: (509) 571-1584

Early Head Start-Castlevale Yakima

2902 Castlevale Rd. Suite A
Yakima, WA 98902
Tel: (509) 594-4562
Fax: (509) 571-1586

DLR:
 Area Administrator
o Maria Tovar
o maria.tovar@dcyf.wa.gov
o 509-901-9407
 Supervisor
o Maria Rivera
o maria.rivera@dcyf.wa.gov
o 509-571-3859
 Licensors:
o Ellensburg
o Soap Lake
o Ephrata
o Moses Lake
 Maria Diaz
 maria.diaz@dcyf.wa.gov
 509-899-9588
o Yakima
o Selah
o Moxee
 Heather McPherson
 heather.mcpherson@dcydf.wa.gov
 509-731-9017
o Kittitas Co, LEP
 Olga Romo
 maria.romo@dcyf.wa.gov
 509-823-6532
o Toppenish
o Sunnyside
o Goldendale
 Rachel Hull
 rachel.hull@dcyf.wa.gov
 509-829-1358
 Home Study Workers for Unlicensed/Relative/Suitable Caregivers
o Supervisor
 Erin Haskins
  Erin.haskins@dcyf.wa.gov
 509-578-8961
o Licensors
 Brin Austin
 brin.austin@dcyf.wa.gov
 509.731.9148

 Judith Licona
 judith.licona@dcyf.wa.gov
 509.379.3104
 Emily Turnstall
 emily.tunstall@dcyf.wa.gov
 509.731.8157
Central Washington Resources

Tri-Cities Licensing: 509-585-3000

Foster Parent Support Group: 509-528-6392

Moses Lake
Licensing: 509-764-5757
Foster Parent Support Group: 509-322-1191

Walla Walla
Licensing: 509-524-4900
Foster Parent Support Group: 509-230-9608

Foster Parent Association of Washington: 1-800-391-2273

Region 3

Skagit, Whatcom, Island and Snohomish Counties

 Fostering Together; Shala Crow
Shala-Crow@olivecrest.org
(425) 462-1612 x3800

 DLR-Licensing:, Skagit, Island, San Juan, Snohomish Counties

o Deanna Hoggard: 360-599-7801 deanna.hoggard@dcyf.wa.gov

 Adoption
 o Christine Domes: 360-391-5692 christine.domes@dcyf.wa.gov
o Andrea Thompson: 425-903-6974 andrea.thompson@dcyf.wa.gov

 Information/Services for Teens:

Youthnet: A support Network for our Youth 360-336-1610
 Independent and Transitional Living Services
 Supplemental Education Transition Planning for current and former foster
youth ages 14-18

 Information/Services for Birth to Five Early Learning & Child Care Programs:
o Whatcom County:
 https://www.oppco.org/basic-needs/preschool-education/
 The Opportunity Council 1111 Cornwall Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225 or
call 360-734-5121 to find out about Early Head Start and Pre-School
Head Start programs in your area and/or to arrange a tour of a Head
Start/Early Learning center

oSkagit and Island Counties:

 Skagit Islands Head Start at 360-416-7590 for general information about
Head Start Birth to 5 programs in your area.
 To speak with a program manager for more information or to arrange a
tour of a Head Start Center, 360-416-7590
 To locate a Head Start Center in Skagit/Island Counties, visit the website at:
www.SIHS.Skagit.edu
 WIC (Women, Infants and Children)

Whatcom County Health Department:

(360-676-6762
Skagit County:
Mt. Vernon: Community Action Skagit County WIC
Phone (360) 416-7595

Snohomish County

Everett/Lynnwood: The Snohomish Health District WIC: 425-252-5303

 If you have received placement of a youth with drug/alcohol addiction and you need
information and support, explore the resources below for more information:
1. Whatcom County Al-Anon: Help For Families and Friends of Alcoholics

https://whatcomafg.org/
2. Whatcom County Nar-Anon: A Place for friends and Families of Addicts

https://washingtonwestsoundnaranon.wordpress.com/what-is-nar-anon/
  FAST Friends Support Group (for caregivers of alcohol-effected
infants/children/teens/adults). The group meets at Compass Health at 4526 Federal Ave,
Everett, WA BLDG 2 on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 9:00pm. Contact Julie
Gelo at 206-940-2832

 Clothing/Furniture Resources

Whatcom County
*Foster Closet Bellingham 1504 Larrabee Ave, Bellingham, WA.
https://www.whatcomfostercloset.org/ Clothing

*Blue Skies for Children Services Offered: Academic and educational assistance programs, Little
Wishes, Winter Warm Up Program2505 Cedarwood Ave. Ste. 5, Bellingham, WA.
www.blueskiesforchildren.org

Island County

*Kids First

www.kidsfirst-ic.org Services Offered: Opportunities for dance, music, books, laptops, summer
camp, swim lessons.

Snohomish County
*Loving Layers
4011 81st pl. Marysville WA. 98270
#(425) 343-7534
hours- Wed. 6-8pm
www.fosterthegospel.org
*The Treasure chest- Monroe
14377 Fryeland Blvd SE Monroe WA. 98272
request to be added on Facebook for hours of operations
*Mimi's Kids (Consignment shop/thrift store) Marysville
50% discount for foster families
*Smokey Point Community church
Christmas Party (see Website for details)
Clothing and Toys
www.spcc.tv
 Car Seat Check Location nearest you:

http://www.800buckleup.org
 Mockingbird Society-offers training and community based support groups utilizing the
constellation model of care. Families interested in joining a constellation can learn more
at http://www.mockingbirdsociety.org/
  Childcare Resources
o 800-446-1114
o http://www.childcare.org

 CASA/ GAL Program

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a national association in the United States that
supports and promotes court-appointed advocates for abused or neglected children in order to
provide children with a safe and healthy environment in permanent homes.
In Snohomish County: Contact Kristine Morse at Kristine.Morse@snoco.org or (425)388-7841
In Whatcom County: Contact Cynthia Whipple at cwhipple@co.whatcom.wa.us or (360)676-6780
#5013

Events and Activities

*Pacific Science center -Seattle
Free Membership to foster families
*Washington State parks
Free camping/permit for use see website for details
www.waparks.org
**Most Event centers or children parks/ play centers/ museums have discounts for foster families
be sure to ask their customer service if they provide discounts to Foster families
General Family Activity Discounts

http://fosteringtogether.org/resources-2/services/

Foster Parent Association of Washington: 1-800-391-2273

Region 4

Fostering Together; Shala Crow

Shala-Crow@olivecrest.org
(425) 462-1612 x3800

DLR contacts;

Luiten, Taylor C (DSHS/CA) (ELLSWTC@dshs.wa.gov)

Leona Lester is the DLR Licensing supervisor and her email is below.

Lester, Leona (DCYF) leona.lester@dcyf.wa.gov

Crystal Swanda is the DLR Relative Licensing supervisor

- Attend a foster parent support group
All groups are open to those considering relative care, foster care and/or adoption

For a list of support groups in your area visit Fostering Together at:
http://fosteringtogether.org/support-groups

Treehouse Outreach department at familywelcome@treehouseforkids.org or call 206-267-

5140.

- Attend “Dependency 101”

Dependency 101 is a two-hour class designed to educate bio parents about the
dependency system and help them learn to navigate it.

Youth Service Center (Juvenile Court) in Seattle, Room 203: 1st Wednesday of every Month
from 3:00pm to 5:00pm and the 3rd Thursday of every Month, from 11:30am to 1:30pm.

The Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent: 2nd WEDNESDAY of each Month – 11:30am to
1:30pm. Call 206-477-2566 for more information.
Website: http://kingcounty.gov/courts/JuvenileCourt/dependency/parentsforparents.aspx

- Observe a hearing in Dependency Court

Dependency court hearings are open to the public.

King County Dependency Court located in the Seattle Downtown King County Superior
Court (2nd Floor E201): Hearings are Monday- Thursday from 8:30am to 12:00 pm and from
1:30pm to 4:00pm.
516 3rd Ave Seattle, WA 98104, Contact: Maridean Simmons (206) 477-2328 for Seattle
Dependency Court Hearings; Quyet Le (253) 372-5741 for Kent Dependency Court
Hearings; and Charity Criswell (206) 305-3956 for Family Treatment Court Hearings.

- Attend a meeting on House Bill 1624

Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1624 was passed by the House of Representatives
and the Senate on April 20, 2007. This bill requires regional and statewide quarterly
meetings between Children’s Administration (CA), foster parents, and the Foster Parent
Association of Washington State (FPAWS).

To find out more visit http://www.fpaws.org/content/cafpt-1624-2013-roster

- Attend a Mockingbird Hub Meeting
The Mockingbird Family Model (MFM) is an award-winning, innovative – yet intuitively
old-fashioned – model for foster care delivery. In every MFM 'constellation,' six to ten
families live in close proximity to a licensed foster care family – a Hub Home – who
provides assistance in navigating bureaucracy, peer support, social activities and respite
care. Each Hub (located in Everett, Kirkland and South Seattle) hold monthly meetings.
Every other month they hold “Project Leadership Team” Meetings with community
stakeholders.
To learn more attending a meeting contact Degale Cooper, Mockingbird Society Director of
Family Programs: 206-407-2133 or degale@mockingbirdsociety.org

- Contact the CASA/ GAL Program for a conversation and observation of Family
Treatment Court
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a national association in the United States
that supports and promotes court-appointed advocates for abused or neglected children
in order to provide children with a safe and healthy environment in permanent homes. In
Seattle (At the King County Superior Court): Contact Luis Galvan at
Luis.Galvan@kingcounty.gov

- Meet with an experienced foster parent

Contact an experienced foster parent from one of the resources below and talk to them
about their experience.
Mockingbird Hub Home Providers
Hub Name Constellation Location DSHS Office Email
Cathy & Kevin Apgar Marysville Smokey Point k_c@frontier.com
Diana Hardwick-Smith Shoreline King West Diana.hardwick@gmail.com

Liz & Stephen Wisham Carnation King East LizW@occ.org

Karen Smith Shoreline kpsseattle@comcast.net

or

FPAWS
(The Foster Parents Association of Washington State)
You can contact FPAWS by calling (800)391-2273 or emailing fpaws@fpaws.org
Sibling House
Phone: 425-223-8168
Email: jamie@siblinghouse.org
P.O. Box 1173
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
http://siblinghouse.org/

Westside Baby
White Center
10002 14th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 767-1662 (mainline)
info@westsidebaby.org
White Center Donation Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9am-4:30pm
Saturday: 10am-1pm
Our donation bin is located outside of our 14th Ave. facility off of SW 100th St.
South Lake Union
435 8th Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 726-1435
South Lake Union Donation Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, *Friday: 9am-4:30 pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 11am-7pm
*On Fridays, please drop your donations in our donation bin as staff may not be available
to receive them.
http://westsidebaby.org/

Eastside Baby Corner

Eastside Baby Corner
1510 NW Maple St.
PO Box 712
Issaquah, WA 98027
425.865.0234
https://babycorner.org/

Treehouse
2100 24th Avenue S./Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98144-4643
Call: 206.767.7000
Fax: 206.767.7773
Questions: info@treehouseforkids.org
Media Inquiries: trent.freeman@treehouseforkids.org

Academic Support
206.267.5140
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Wearhouse
Located on the 1st floor of the 2100 Building
206.767.7000
wearhouse@treehouseforkids.org
Shopping Info
Wearhouse Shopping Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Driver’s Assistance
206.267.5161
licensing@treehouseforkids.org
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-3:45 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Little Wishes
206.267.5125
littlewishes@treehouseforkids.org
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Holiday Magic
206.267.5111
holidaymagic@treehouseforkids.org
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Birthday Dreams
Office Phone: (425) 988-3954 Office Hours:
Fax: (800) 557-7173 Monday - Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
Email: info@birthdaydreams.org
Physical Address - Physical Address -
Mailing Address
Operations Business Office
1082 Kirkland Ave NE, Ste
PO Box 2722 1084 Kirkland Ave NE
A
Renton, WA 98056 Renton, WA 98056 Renton, WA 98056
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program
Auburn Public Health Center
Satellite clinic in Enumclaw and Muckelshoot Indian Reservation

Columbia Public Health Center (South Seattle)

Downtown Public Health Center (Central Seattle)

Eastgate Public Health Center(Bellevue/Factoria)

Satellite clinic in North Bend

Federal Way Public Health Center

Birch Creek Public Health Center (Kent)

Kent Public Health Center

North Public Health Center (North Seattle)

WIC satellite clinic locations available in Wallingford, Lake City, and Shoreline

Northshore Public Health Center (Bothell)

Satellite clinic in Carnation

Renton Public Health Center

White Center Public Health Center (West Seattle)

Des Moines at HealthPoint Midway

Vashon WIC satellite clinic
External sources:

Zipcode-based WIC clinic search tool, Parent 123

WIC program, WA Dept. of Health

WIC program, US Dept. of Agriculture

ParentHelp123
https://parenthelp123.org/
https://parenthelp123.org/resources (Resources)
https://parenthelp123.org/benefit-finder (Benefit finder)
https://parenthelp123.org/pregnancy (Pregnancy Services before and after)
https://parenthelp123.org/child-development (Child Development Resources)
King County
https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/child-teen-health/~/media/depts/health/child-
teen-health/kids-plus/documents/Kids-Plus-Brochure.ashx (Kids Plus Services)

https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/developmental-
disabilities/services/babies-toddlers.aspx (Early Supports for Infants & Toddlers)

Parents for Parents Program - King County ("Parents for Parents Program” connects
"Parent Allies")

https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/mental-health-substance-
abuse/services/mental-health/services.aspx (Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services)

Crisis Connections
https://www.crisisconnections.org/

Wrap Around Services

https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/mental-health-substance-
abuse/services/Youth/wraparound.aspx

First Steps, including Maternity Support Services (MSS), Infant Case Management (ICM),
and Childbirth Education (CBE).
https://www.hca.wa.gov/health-care-services-supports/apple-health-medicaid-
coverage/first-steps-maternity-and-infant-care

Single Foster Parenting

http://www.theforgotteninitiative.org/blog/tag/single-foster-parent/

Help Guide.org (Trusted guide to mental & emotional health)

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/parenting-family/grandparents-raising-
grandchildren.htm

Annie E. Casey Foundation

https://www.aecf.org/resources/casey-in-seattle/

Foster Parent Association of Washington State (FPAWS)

https://www.fpaws.org/

1-800-391-2273
Region 5
Fostering Together; Shala Crow
Shala-Crow@olivecrest.org
(425) 462-1612 x3800

Kitsap:
1. New Beginnings Closet
Provides Clothing to Foster Children
Jeanie Johns
360-265-3398
2. Kitsap County Foster Parent Association
Kitsapfostercare.org
PO Box 4542
Bremerton, WA 98312
360-519-7526
3. YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
Foster Child YMCA Membership
membership@ymcapkc.org
253-534-7800

Pierce:
1. YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
Foster Child YMCA Membership
membership@ymcapkc.org
253-534-7800
2. Wishing Well
Clothing and School Supplies
12716 Pacific Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
Ericka Thompson
206.406.2398
3. Children’s Museum of Tacoma
 Free Membership
1501 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
Playtacoma.org
253-627-6031

DLR contacts;

Phone
Name Office Email
Number
(360) 271-
Michelle Gleason Bremerton 3204 michelle.gleason@dcyf.wa.gov
(360) 979-
Belan Lopez Bremerton 8641 belan.lopez@dcyf.wa.gov
(360) 979-
Denise Baldy Bremerton 7939 denise.baldy@dcyf.wa.gov
(360) 979-
Nancy Scott Bremerton 3707 nancy.scott@dcyf.wa.gov
(360) 979-
Hunter Morrigan* Bremerton 8719 hunter.morrigan@dcyf.wa.gov
(253) 260-
Tahra Smith Lakewood 0441 tahra.smith@dcyf.wa.gov
(253) 442-
Alexander Blackwell Puyallup 3227 alexander.blackwell@dcyf.wa.gov
(253) 244-
Gerad Lloyd Puyallup 4558 gerad.lloyd@dcyf.wa.gov
(253) 348-
Leah Mendez Puyallup 3332 leah.mendez@dcyf.wa.gov
(253) 244-
April Alizae Tacoma 4557 april.alizae@dcyf.wa.gov
(253) 244-
Mary Charrey Tacoma 4410 mary.charrey@dcyf.wa.gov
(253) 260-
Ann Christiansen Tacoma 0460 ann.christiansen@dcyf.wa.gov
(253) 244-
Vicki Colosimo-Asaeli Tacoma 4601 vicki.colosimo-asaeli@dcyf.wa.gov
(253) 625-
Margarite Hatter Tacoma 1416 margarite.hatter@dcyf.wa.gov
(253) 244-
Stacy Johnson Tacoma 4602 stacy.johnson@dcyf.wa.gov
 (253) 260-
Cindy Luzi Tacoma 0453 cindy.luzi@dcyf.wa.gov
(253) 260-
Mandy Malone Tacoma 0456 mandy.malone@dcyf.wa.gov
(253) 732-
Jessica Nelson Tacoma 6206 jessica.nelson@dcyf.wa.gov
(253) 260-
Patricia Ottow Tacoma 0457 patricia.ottow@dcyf.wa.gov
(360) 509-
Stephanie Trippel Tacoma 4220 stephanie.trippel@dcyf.wa.gov
(253) 328-
Charity Woolbright Tacoma 1806 charity.woolbright@dcyf.wa.gov
(253) 341-
Laurel Homestead Tacoma 9840 laurel.homestead@dcyf.wa.gov
(253) 260-
Ernest Blackwell* Tacoma 0355 ernest.blackwell@dcyf.wa.gov
(253) 278-
Sandra Phelps* Tacoma 3338 sandra.phelps@dcyf.wa.gov
(253) 260-
Codie Veitenheimer* Tacoma 0452 codie.veitenheimer@dcyf.wa.gov

Foster Parent Association of Washington: 1-800-391-2273

Region 6

Fostering Together; Shala Crow

Shala-Crow@olivecrest.org
(425) 462-1612 x3800

DLR Contacts:
Vancouver:
Supervisor: Mark Niskanen 360-947-1798
Foster Home Licensing:
Theresa Martin 360-953-1497
Lynnsay Clinton 360-418-6115
Barbara Harrington 360-947-1543
Nicole Gorman 360-947-6047
Chisana White 360-787-6182
Unlicensed Caregivers:
Jose Ochoa 360-947-1543
Sarah Jackson 360-903-4776

Kelso:
Supervisor: Shane Wherry 360-999-0892
Harold Snow: 360-957-8806
Supervisor: Amber Salzer 360-999-0885
Maureen Gentry: 360-957-8876

Omsi: $2 admission on the First Sunday of the month Oregon Zoo: $5 per person with Wic
or foster license Portland Children’s Museum: $15 membership for foster families for a
year.
World Forestry Center: $3 on the First Wednesday of the month Kids Bowl Free:
http://www.kidsbowlfree.com Boys and Girl’s Club: $35 for the summer - Lunch included
from 11-6pm Regal Movie: $1 Kids Movies on Tuesday and Wednesday Movies and
concerts in the parks Free Camping for Foster Families Girls Scouts: Little to no cost for
Foster Youth - email financialassistance@girlscoutsww.org
Salmon Creek indoor soccer - Free to foster kids Naydenov Gymnastics - Discounts to
Foster kids.
kidsskatefree.com- Free skating for Foster Kids ifoster.com - become a member and get
discounts in your area.

Foster Parent Night Outs- First Friday on the month, Compass Church, Grace Church and
Grace and Glory.

Clothing closet (used) Radiant church.

Clothing voucher for kids that come in to care children services.

DLR Contacts:
Vancouver:
Supervisor: Mark Niskanen 360-947-1798
Foster Home Licensing:
Theresa Martin 360-953-1497
Lynnsay Clinton 360-418-6115
Barbara Harrington 360-947-1543
Nicole Gorman 360-947-6047
Chisana White 360-787-6182
Unlicensed Caregivers:
Jose Ochoa 360-947-1543
Sarah Jackson 360-903-4776

Kelso:
Supervisor: Shane Wherry 360-999-0892
Harold Snow: 360-957-8806
Supervisor: Amber Salzer 360-999-0885
Maureen Gentry: 360-957-8876

Omsi: $2 admission on the First Sunday of the month Oregon Zoo: $5 per person with Wic or foster
license Portland Children’s Museum: $15 membership for foster families for a year.
World Forestry Center: $3 on the First Wednesday of the month Kids Bowl Free:
http://www.kidsbowlfree.com Boys and Girl’s Club: $35 for the summer - Lunch included from 11-
6pm Regal Movie: $1 Kids Movies on Tuesday and Wednesday Movies and concerts in the parks
Free Camping for Foster Families Girls Scouts: Little to no cost for Foster Youth - email
financialassistance@girlscoutsww.org
Salmon Creek indoor soccer - Free to foster kids Naydenov Gymnastics - Discounts to Foster kids.
kidsskatefree.com- Free skating for Foster Kids ifoster.com - become a member and get discounts in
your area.
Treehouse - Helps with different stuff
Salmon Creek Legacy - Bike Helmets $5
Diapers for kids older than 4yrs - Free with medical card and prescription.
Bridge the Gap (Clark, Cowlitz and Skamania county) $75 per child per month for any activity or
educational needs. Will also pay for tutoring and summer camps once a year.
WIC - all foster children under age 5
Once upon a child 10% off to foster families.
Foster Parent Night Outs- First Friday on the month, Compass Church, Grace Church and Grace and
Glory.
Clothing closet (used) Radiant church.
Clothing voucher for kids that come in to care children services.
Back to school event, coat and Pj event in Vancouver.
Picnic, Halloween, Christmas parties and foster parent dinner.
Isabella Wake The World-fun day on the river for foster families. First come first serve watch on
Facebook.

Clallam County Resources

Treehouse

Caitlin McCarthy / Educational Advocacy Coordinator

Treehouse | T 206-963-7874 | F 206-767-7773

Concerned Citizens
Provides early intervention services. For more information or to set up a screening for your
child please contact one of our Family Resource Coordinators. Contact Janie Achodor at
360-379-1315 or jachodor@concernedcitizenspnw.org. Toll Free Number 1-888-493-8198

Clothing

The North Olympic Foster Parent Association (NOFPA) Clothes Closet located in Sequim is
available by appointment only. For more information, contact Amy Sanders at (360) 809-
0569.

Foster Parent Support Group

This group meets on the 4th Thursday of each month from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at the Port
Angeles DCYF Office. For more information about this group, contact Lila Betts at
360.912.2302

Peninsula Behavioral Health

Provides mental health services in Port Angeles.

118 East 8th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
www.peninsulabehavioral.org or 360.457.0431

Clallam and Jefferson County DLR Supervisor

Matt Kirsch – 360.490.6441

Clallam County DLR Licensor

Robert Judd – 360.316.6037

Jefferson County Resources

Treehouse

Caitlin McCarthy / Educational Advocacy Coordinator

Treehouse | T 206-963-7874 | F 206-767-7773
Foster Supports of Jefferson County

Foster Supports is a group of dedicated volunteers who want to make your placement of a
relative or foster child go just a little bit smoother. We can help with clothes, meals for
those first difficult days and can help you find durable goods like diapers, formula, strollers
and more. We help foster parents, relative caregivers, and other suitable placements.

If you are caring for a child in the dependency system, please reach out to us
at fsjeffco@gmail.com or to Elsa at 360-643-1339.

Fostering Together Support Group for Foster Families and Relati ve Caregivers

Support group for caregivers with children in the foster system. Meetings are facilitated by
Linda Cortani of Fostering Together. Meetings are typically held on the last Friday of every
month at Unity Center of Port Townsend and are training focused.

Support group and training information can also be found at fosteringtogether.org or by

contacting Linda Cortani at

Litt le Ducklings Infant Nursery

Volunteer run, drop in infant care offered on sliding

scale. trinityumcpt.org/nursery/

Jumping Mouse Children's Center

Jumping Mouse provides children ages 2-12 with expressive mental health therapy. Their
model of care includes weekly one-on-one play therapy sessions between the child and a
specially trained therapist for as many weeks as necessary. While their child is in therapy,
parents and caregivers also receive ongoing support. In addition, they meet with teachers
and other important adults in the child’s life to develop a strong support system for the
child and their family. Jumping Mouse also provides parent support through their Securing
Connections parenting program.

To learn more about Jumping Mouse call (360) 379-5109 or visit their website
at http://jumpingmouse.org/

Discovery Behavioral Health

Mental health clinic serving patients 4 years of age - adulthood in Jefferson

County. Discovery Behavioral Health has an open door policy that anyone in crisis can walk
in the clinic during open hours or call a 24 hour phone line and talk to someone on the
crisis team for FREE. Discovery Behavioral Health takes Medicaid patients and offers Youth
& Family Services, often for FREE to people caring for children on Medicaid.

Learn more at http://www.discoverybh.org/our-services/ or by calling 360-385-0321.

Complimentary Car Seat Checks

East Jefferson Fire Rescue provides complimentary car seat checks and will train new
parents/grandparents, etc. in initial installation of car seats. The car seat checks take place
at the administrative headquarters at 24 Seton Road, at the entrance to the Glen Cove
industrial park just outside of Port Townsend. The car seat checks typically take about 30
minutes and we ask that the attendee bring their car seat manual and be prepared to be
hands-on in the training. We will also conduct group car seat installation training (no
formal certification) for organizations who transport children for others.
Contact Bill Beezley at EJFR at 360-385-2626 to schedule a car seat check or initial
installation.

Reading/writi ng tutoring

One on one sessions available this summer. Any child will benefit from the extra attention
an experienced teacher who loves to read and write herself can provide!

Contact Foster Supports of Jefferson County for more info and availability.

Working Image

Established in 1999 and a 501c3, would like to provide interested teen girls with a few
outfits from our shop of donated, clean and fashionable clothes. Included in the visit will
also be an outfit for the foster or relative caregiver mom. If you are interested please
contact Ellen Peterson at 360.301.6902 to make arrangements so that Working Image can
provide you with some clothes. Working Image is located at 1925 Blaine Street in Port
Townsend. Our hours our Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, although
we can adjust to accommodate school hours. Please visit our website at workingimage.org

Port Townsend Marine Science Center

PT Marine Science Center is offering a free membership and summer camp scholarships to
foster families. For a list of camps and availability, see camps webpage. Any family that is
interested can fill out an application (link is at the bottom of the camps page). To take
advantage of this amazing offer, send an email to Foster Supports at fsjeffco@gmail.com!

YMCA/ Aft er the Bell

YMCA offers an after school program called After the Bell. The program combines physical
activity with homework support and project based learning. The YMCA is experienced with
helping foster parents navigate payment for the program with DSFS. More information can
be found on their
website: https://www.olympicpeninsulaymca.org/locations/branch/jefferson-county-
ymca/ or by calling 360-385-5811

Cedarbrook Early Learning Center

Cedarbrook is currently the only licensed childcare in Jefferson County. Cedarbrook is

skilled with working with foster parents and DSHS. They encourage foster families to reach
out early, even before a child is placed, to become familiar with the center and their
unique program. Cedarbrook serves children ages 1 month- 12 years. Foster families
receive free childcare through DSHS. You can reach them at (360) 379-2271

Jefferson County Parks and Recreati on

Jefferson County Parks and Rec has made a pledge to support kids in foster care and
relative care to keep them active and engaged in sports. The offer both spring and fall
soccer for kids Pre K- 6th grade. They also have a free cleat exchange at the Rec Center in
Uptown PT. Please contact Chris Macklin directly at cmacklin@countyrec.com or 360-385-
2221.

Mountain View Pool

Mountain View Pool offers swim lessons by free of charge through a scholarship available
to any children who are working with DCYF. The scholarship is $50 per applicant with a
maximum reward of $200 per family, per year. The pool also offers a free day of swimming
every month, on the 2nd Sunday. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. For
more information please visit http://cityofpt.us/pool/ or call 360-385-POOL (7665)

Horse Skills Opportunity

Salish Spirit Equine Assisted Therapy is a non -profit program operating in Jefferson County.
Karen Reedy of this organization has offered to our children over 7 years old that are in the
dependency system an opportunity to participate. It would most likely involve:
introduction to the horse, safety around the horse, general horse knowledge, grooming,
tacking up for a ride and possibly riding. (The 8 week program that this organization runs is
full for 2018, however, they will offer this one day opportunity.)

Karen is a Registered Instructor with an international organization that certifies instructors

for therapeutic riding and equine assisted learning and is certified with the Red Cross in
Adult and Pediatric First Aid and CPR. She reports that Salish Spirit has many trained
volunteers that assist in the program. This opportunity is free of charge due to their
fundraisers. More info about Equine Therapy.

aircuts

Melissa Pursley owner of the Wash House Salon, 921 Washington Street, Port Townsend,
has generously offered to provide hair cuts to any child who is a dependent in Jefferson
County. She will even come to your home if that is helpful. First get the OK from the
caseworker and then just call her and leave a message at 310-403-1220 and say you are
referred by Foster Supports.

Children - Birth to 3 Services

To access early intervention services for any child birth to 3 with suspected delay, please
call 360-379-1315.

Foster Parent Association of Washington: 1-800-391-2273