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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) and preschool (3 to 5 years) 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.

Early Enrichment is a free program for parents, caregivers and children ages 2-5 years old that provides a fun morning of art, stories, and sensory experiences in the museum galleries. The program typically takes a break during the summer.

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

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

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

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).

Offers virtual new/expectant parent support groups with experienced facilitators. These groups provide emotional support and an opportunity to connect with other new parents. Visit the website to find group schedule and locations or call for more information. Currently, the only in-person group is located in Tacoma.

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.

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.

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

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.

Newborn & Infant Groups offered for new parents in the Puget Sound Area for a fee. Financial assistance is available. Groups meet either in person or online, depending on which group is chosen.

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.

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

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.

This non-profit organization provides information and referrals to support groups for pregnant and postpartum women and new parents experiencing mood disorders like depression.

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

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.

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.

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.

Offers resources and supports to parents and caregivers who have been touched by developmental disabilities including Down Syndrome. See website for details.

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

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.