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Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups offer parents and caregivers the opportunity to support their children's early learning through everyday activities and build healthy relationships with each other. Please use the interactive map to locate and call the group that fits your needs for enrollment.

WE SERVE: Families with children ages birth to five looking for a place to connect with other children and caregivers. WE PROVIDE: A welcoming place guided by an early childhood facilitator and supported by loving trained volunteers that provides activities that stimulate healthy development and creates opportunities for growth and discovery and an opportunity for discussions on relevant topics. OTHER: Parents and caregivers with children from birth to age 5 are eligible.

WE SERVE: Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. WE PROVIDE: Baby (0-18 months), toddler (19 months to 3 years), preschool (3 to 5 years), and Spanish (all ages) storytimes to prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Music, movement, play time or art activity may be included.

WE SERVE: Toddlers, preschoolers with their parents/guardians. WE PROVIDE: Family storytimes to prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Music, movement, play time or art activity may be included. Families from all local areas are invited to attend.

WE SERVE: Families who have children or adults with special needs, delays, disabilities and/or complex medical needs. WE PROVIDE: Free support, including connections to resources and community providers, peer support from trained parents, social events, and resource guides. OTHER: Check our website for list of current events. Open to all families in Island County with children or adults with special needs.

This nature-based program is designed with fun and highly interactive experiences for the whole family. Programs last approximately 90 minutes and consist of exploration stations, crafts, stories, and creative play.

WE SERVE: Preschoolers and families with young children. WE PROVIDE: Preschool (3 to 5 years) and family storytimes to prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Music, movement, play time or art activities may be included.

An open program that includes stories, rhymes, and songs with opportunities for movement and interactive participation. For children ages 2 - 6.

Offers 30 minutes of stories, crafts, and activities for all ages. Please call or see website to confirm schedule and hours.

Offers a variety of storytime activities for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Join for an interactive storytime with rhymes, songs, instruments, and fun! Caregiver presence and participation is required.

Navigators work to help all families (with youth ages 0-18) and young adults (ages 18-24) connect with the resources they need and to constantly grow as resources for one another.

Offers story time and play groups for children birth - kindergarten. Please check the website to see the schedule.

The Perinatal Support & Resource Connection Program provides free, accessible support and connection for pregnant people, partners, and parents navigating the emotional challenges of pregnancy and early parenthood. Through one-to-one peer support, resource and provider navigation, support groups, mental health education, and community outreach, Baby Blues Connection helps parents find trusted information, meaningful connection, and appropriate mental health resources. The program also works to normalize conversations about perinatal mental health and reduce the isolation, stigma, and barriers that can prevent parents from seeking support.

This program ensures appropriate healthcare and coordination of health care services for youth in foster care. Social workers and caregivers can access competent information about the interests and needs of children they refer to the program.

Parent support services offered to anyone in WA State from pregnancy through a child's 5th birthday. Specific services include diapers and wipes, play and learn groups, resource navigation, and parenting support groups. Call for more information.

Supports families across the Northwest who suspect or have a diagnosis of PANDAS/PANS. Provides support groups, caregiver assistance, and a grant program. Advances regional legislation and public policy to address health inequities and improve access to care. Educates Northwest communities through conference presentations, guest lectures in undergraduate and graduate medical programs, and free educational sessions for any local group. Maintains a list of PANDAS/PANS‑treating providers in each state served—including MDs, NDs, ENTs, psychiatrists, psychologists, and others. Families can request this clinician list by completing a short intake form on the organization’s website under “Contact Us.”

Autism Support 360 (ASD360) is a digital self-navigation platform & resources locator that houses a wide variety of programs and services for children and young adults with ASD. You can search for programs by age, primary language, type of service, zip code/city, and more.

Offers facilitated parent groups and events to increase parenting skills & provide a space to discuss identity and race.

Provides outreach, support & social opportunities for children and adults with Down Syndrome.

AS360 is a nonprofit platform run by the UW Autism Center and other partners. Use the resource locator tool to find autism-specific resources such as diagnostic services, activities, therapy, advocacy, and more. The directory contains resources in WA state only.

Alliance CaRES supports foster parents and kinship caregivers across Washington through mentorship, training, support groups, and practical guidance to help them navigate the challenges of caring for children and youth in the foster system. The program connects caregivers with experienced mentors, resource navigation, and specialized support.

The Washington Autism Alliance supports clients with autism (or other intellectual and developmental disabilities) and their families by helping them navigate complex systems through their sliding scale family navigation services.

Family Connections provides a welcoming virtual community where parents with special needs kids can connect, share experiences, and access guidance on assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

24:7 Dad is an evidence-based, fatherhood program used by organizations across the nation to improve the knowledge, behavior, and skills of all dads. Throughout the program, men examine their own fatherhood history, learn the 5 characteristics of a 24:7 Dad, and other important behaviors to help them be the best dads they can be.

Provides local support groups & information around the state for fathers raising children with special health care needs & developmental disabilities.

Provides assistance, advice, and referrals to services to foster parents, kinship providers, and bio parents in WA state.

Provides parent support groups, play groups, resources and information to individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Provides peer led, non-clinical mental health support to families experiencing perinatal emotional wellness concerns related to childbearing, including loss, infertility, pregnancy, and a variety of parenting experiences up to two years postpartum. Serves Black/African American, Indigenous and Latinx/Spanish speaking families in a hybrid model of in-person, phone, text, and video meeting weekly or bi-weekly.

Sibshops provide a social space for siblings of kids with special needs to have fun and learn about the services their siblings receive. Use the online locator to find a Sibshop in your area.

HeadStrong supports children and young adults living with brain injury by offering engaging social and outdoor events, online trainings, and totes bags for families and youth in the hospitals.

An open program that includes stories, rhymes, and songs with opportunities for movement and interactive participation. For children ages 2 - 6.

This is a Parent-to-Parent State Map to locate support groups for parents with children living with special needs.

Hosts and provides support for a range of meetings all throughout the year to provide parents and caregivers with valuable information to help them find accessible care and support for their children.

Offers virtual new/expectant parent support groups with experienced facilitators. These groups provide emotional support and an opportunity to connect with other new parents. Highlights include a popular weekly Dads Support Group for new or expecting dads to discuss the unique expectations and challenges of fatherhood. Visit the website to find group schedule and locations or call for more information.