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Block Fest 360-786-8901 x100 Child Care Action Council

Interactive exhibit for families with young children under the age of 8 that provides a rich hands-on math and science learning opportunity. Check the website for an event near you!

www.ccacwa.org/blockfest

E Care Net Pregnancy Center of Thurston County

360-753-0061 Parenting education and Fatherhood Program. Interpreter services available by appointment.

E Childbirth Classes Providence St. Peter Hospital Interpreter services available.

www.carenetolympia.org

360-493-7027

www.providence.org/swsa

E Consider the Children Seminar
Family Education and Support Services 360-754-7629

A seminar focused on strategies to support children who live separately from one or both parents. Meets court requirements as the 4-hour parenting seminar. Presented in Lewis, Pierce, Mason and Thurston counties. Sliding fee scale available for those who qualify. Interpreter services available. www.familyess.org

E Dynamic Dads Parenting Class 360-754-7629 Family Education and Support Services

A 12-week program that helps fathers examine the roots of fatherhood and learn more about child development, parenting skills, con ict resolution and more. Sliding fee scale and scholarships available. Interpreter services available.

www.familyess.org

Impact of Domestic Violence on Children

Family Education and Support Services 360-754-7629

A 4-hour class that provides parents with information on strategies to help children who have witnessed or been affected by family violence. A sliding fee scale is available. Classes offered separately for men and women.

www.familyess.org

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn 360-786-8907 x111 Child Care Action Council

Family, friend and neighbor caregivers free weekly play group. Supportive sessions for caregivers and child. Play group participants support one another, guest speakers address topics of concern, and

resources provided.

NAMI Family to Family Class

NAMI Thurston/Mason

www.ccacwa.org

Of ce 360-493-602 Helpline 360-866-0403 Email info@namitm.org

Free 12-week class speci cally for family members of persons with mental illness. www.namitm.org

E Parent Education Services 360-754-9297 x204 Family Support Center

Offers a variety of parenting classes, community cafes and support groups at the Family Support Center and at community partner locations. Interpreter services available.

www.fscss.org

Parenting and Family Values 360-754-7629 Family Education and Support Services

A 12-week parenting curriculum that addresses past parenting behaviors and present family interactions. Assists parents in planning for a healthy family future. Call for registration. Sliding fee scale available for those who qualify. Sample topics: stress management, child development, discipline and guidance, nding a work-home balance, and more. www.familyess.org

Parenting Lectures with Candyce Bollinger

Hands On Children’s Museum 360-956-0818

Fee-based, monthly parenting program includes supervised play for attending children ages 3-12, $10 per child under 3. Call for schedule and to register. www.hocm.org

E Parents as Teachers 360-918-7843 Community Youth Services

Free home visits, group connections, development-centered parenting education and screenings for parents in Olympia ages 13-24 from pregnancy until the child turns 3 years old. Services are also offered in Rochester/South Thurston County, as well as in Lewis County. Interpreter services available.

www.communityyouthservices.org

E &☼ Planned Parenthood 360-754-1556

“Families are Talking” family communication workshops. Puberty and “Family Night” programs for all ages.

www.ppgnhi.org

Power Parenting 360-956-0818 Hands On Children’s Museum

Free parenting lectures the second Tuesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. Free child care for ages 3-12, $10 per child under 3. Explore various parenting topics and meet and exchange ideas with other parents. Registration required.

www.hocm.org

Timberland Regional Library 360-704-4576

Year-round programs and a wide range of resources for parents and caregivers.

www.trl.org

TOGETHER! 360-493-2230

Offers parenting and family classes.Resource materials are also available.

www.thurstontogether.org

Winning at Parenting 360-754-7629 Family Education and Support Services

A 6-week family participation parenting class designed to increase the health of families by giving parents information, resources and support. Group members share parenting strengths and identify areas for personal growth. Call for times and locations. www.familyess.org 

 

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