Local Community Resources

• College of Hope: This Housing Hope program provides free parenting classes to Snohomish County residents who desire to increase their skills and knowledge of child development and parenting strategies. Childcare and a meal are provided for each class.

• Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County: Free and confidential services: emergency shelter, legal advocacy, support groups, and domestic violence education.

• Early Intervention Program (Birth to Three): This Snohomish County program develops individualized plans for children ages birth to three years old that have developmental delays and medical conditions.

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Parenting

• The Incredible Years: Articles and handouts for parents who are seeking evidence-based materials that develop positive parent-teacher-child relationships. Articles assist in preventing and treating behavior problems and promoting social, emotional, and academic competence before a child becomes an adult. 

• Hand in Hand Parenting: A resource for parents to help nurture their connection with their child.

• Bundoo: A physician-driven pregnancy and parenting site with tips and articles on parenting infants to toddlers.

• Zero to Three: A resource for parents with children aged zero to three that ensures babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections critical to their well-being and development. Some of the topics include sleep, discipline, and fatherhood. 

• PBS Parents: Information on child development and early learning and offers access to educational games and activities.

• Kids.gov: Information and serves on the web from schools and educational organizations, all geared to the learning level and interest of kids. The site is organized into four audiences: Kids, teens, teachers, and parents.

• Edutopia: Founded by George Lucas, Edutopia provides resources to help spark the creativity, inspiration, and ambition of students. 

• Parent Trust: A parent resource that provides positive, real-world advice and solutions that work for today's problems and issues. Check out parenting tips, videos, fun family activities, and newsletters. 

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Literacy

• U.S. Department of Education: Helping your child become a reader which includes activities for children from infancy through age 6, a reading checklist, typical language accomplishments based upon age, and other ways to help your child develop literacy skills. 

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Play and Create

• The Imagination Tree: A blog by a primary school teacher who provides ideas for developmental learning activities through play and art.

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Children and Media

• Common Sense Media: Reviews movies, games, apps, and more for kids, so parents can make informed decisions.

• PBS Parents: Find tips and strategies for raising children in a digital age. Includes the topics of TV & movies, video games, computers, and advertising.

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Children and Youth Health

• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Information on childhood trauma for parents, professionals, and educators.

• ACES Too High: News and information about Adverse Childhood Experiences.

• Apple Health for Kids: Washington State’s initiative to ensure all children in the state have health insurance. Find out about eligibility and apply for coverage.

• Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: A service of the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign, offering a wide range of resources, information, and facts for parents.

• Above the Influence: Helps youth stand up to negative pressures, or influences. 

• Stop Bullying: Information on what bullying is, who is at-risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying

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