Resources
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Born Learning
Everyday life is a learning experience for children. Born Learning is a public engagement campaign that helps parents, grandparents and caregivers explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities.
ParentMap
ParentMap is the intelligent, trusted, essential resource for Puget Sound-area parents. Our monthly magazine is packed with information that helps families make decisions and connections. Each month we bring you award-winning content for every age and stage, a comprehensive events calendar, and the latest news that affects children and families in our state, plus recipes from renowned local chefs, and great family getaways.
Care Net Pregnancy & Family Services of Pierce County
Free and confidential information and ultrasounds for women with crisis pregnancies. Care Net's staff consists of trained volunteer advocates and medical professionals and is overseen by a Medical Director and Medical Advisory Council comprised of 32 Doctors and Medical Professionals in Pierce County. The helpline is available to answer questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All services at Care Net are free and confidential.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Protecting children and strengthening families, this site is full of information and resources for families and community members.
A Common Voice
A Common Voice is a parent driven, nonprofit organization funded by Washington State Mental Health. The goal is to provide support, technical assistance, and to bring parents together who have experience raising children with complex needs.
Autism Speaks
This organization is working to educate and advocate on behalf of families whose children have Autism. Includes excellent information and the incredible 'Autism Every Day' video (2006), produced by Lauren Thierry and Jim Watkins of October Group.
Autism Every Day
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
This web page provides information on Domestic Violence, abuser profiles, and information about teen & dating Violence. You will also find Domestic Violence survivor information, and information for kids living in violent homes.
Family Violence Resources
Learn how you can stop family violence, including important information for victims and statistics on violence nationwide.
Positive Parenting
Being a parent is rewarding and challenging. This link can help you with tips on parenting, discipline, and child development.
Washington State Kinship Resources and Information
Are you a grandparent or other family member raising a relative's child? You are not alone. Over 35,000 people in Washington State are caring for a relative's child. The financial, legal, and emotional issues of raising a relative's child can be challenging. Services and support when raising a relative's child can be a lifesaver. Getting answers to questions and finding services, programs, and support can be confusing and overwhelming.
Web Resource for Kinship Caregivers
The new Grandfamilies State Law and Policy Resource Center. This website provides information on state laws and legislation in support of grandfamilies. The easy-to-use database allows for a search of laws and legislation that address common legal questions surrounding relative care giving both within and outside the child welfare system. Each topic is analyzed and accompanied by a story to show key concepts. In addition, there is a list of related resources to learn more.
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