1-25 of 184
Provides funds to families in need to help cover costs associated with medical bills, therapies and numerous other aspects of supporting a child or young adult on the autism spectrum. Applicants can request a yearly grant up to $1,000 to help cover the costs to get the care, support and items needed.

Categories

Developmental Disability
Help Pay for Healthcare
Financial Assistance
Children
Teens
Money
Goods
Disability
An annual event in partnership with We Care and local churches to provide families with brand new toys for the holidays, up to two per child, at a 75% markdown from retail prices. Referral required: families can sign up with a number of local school districts and agencies, then shop for toys at NW Baptist Church.
Provides crucial support to caregivers experiencing or recovering from homelessness. This program focuses on fostering healthy attachment, understanding child development, and promoting positive parenting. Provides support, coaching, developmental assessments, and connections to resources in the community.

Categories

Parenting Education
Children
Families
Parents
Homeless
A permanent, nationwide Summer EBT program to support children who lose access to free and reduced-price school meals during the summer months. Provides $120 in food benefits to each eligible child. For updates and application information, sign up for text-based alerts at textsunbucks.dshs.wa.gov.

Categories

Government Food Benefits
Teens
Children
Help Pay for Food
Food Benefits
Food
Early childhood preschool programs provide a language-based curriculum to students ages 3-4 who have been identified with developmental delays and qualify for special education services. Programs provide direct, integrated, and/or consultative services to students with mild to moderate disabilities in general education. Contact your school district to apply.

Categories

Early Childhood Intervention
Education
Preschool
Developmental Disability
Disability
Children
Learning Disability
A state-licensed community mental health agency focused on children and families. Services include mental health assessments, individual and family therapy, group therapy, case management, advocacy, and school-based programs.

Categories

Counseling
Children
Families
Family Counseling
Mental Health Care
Mental Health Evaluation
Group Therapy
Provides resources and support for families and medical professionals looking for services for children birth to 21 in Whatcom County with known or suspected special health care needs.

Categories

Children
Disability
Developmental Disability
Navigating the System
Health
The community garden grows children's minds as well as fresh produce.
WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition/breastfeeding education program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and breastfeeding, and stay healthy.

Categories

Food
Government Food Benefits
Help Pay for Food
Nutrition Education
Nutrition
Food Benefits
Health
Pregnant
Mothers
Children
Families
Coordinated primary medical and dental care for children and adolescents, including well-child visits, newborn care, developmental screenings, immunizations, sports exams, and specialty referrals.

Categories

Prevent & Treat
Vaccinations
Checkup & Test
Medical Care
Primary Care
Health
Children
Teens
WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition/breastfeeding education program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and breastfeeding, and stay healthy.

Categories

Food
Government Food Benefits
Help Pay for Food
Nutrition Education
Nutrition
Food Benefits
Health
Pregnant
Mothers
Children
Families
Program for children ages 3-5 who are potty-trained. Children spend time connecting with and learning about our local natural environment as well as getting used to group dynamics and following instructions.
Victim advocates support child victims of abuse and families throughout the entire process. They offer emotional support, victim's rights information, assist in finding resources, and provide help every step of the way.

Categories

Teens
Families
Abuse or Neglect Survivors
Support Network
Children
Sexual Assault Survivors
Strengthening families and students by helping them with basic needs and linking them to local resources. Resources include basic needs, such as food, clothing and housing; school supplies; energy assistance; GED and ELL classes; family literacy; domestic violence resources; and medicaid enrollment.

Categories

Children
Clothes for School
Families
Community Support Services
Navigating the System
Annual program available for graduates of Whatcom Dream's Financial Empowerment courses. Participants can shop for brand new toys and gifts at a 75% to 90% discount from the retail price.
Information about child advocacy, support, and more. Referrals given as needed to help child victims and families receive the services they need.

Categories

Abuse or Neglect Survivors
Navigating the System
Children
Teens
Sexual Assault Survivors
Families
Serves families with children from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or disabilities in order to maximize each child’s development.

Categories

Families
Early Childhood Intervention
Children
Developmental Disability
Disability
Provides children ages 6-18 in need with a new coat, gloves, and scarves. The program is generally available in November/December/January each year.
A faith-based transitional living facility for homeless women and children who may be struggling from addiction, domestic violence, human trafficking, or a crisis pregnancy. Services include safe clean rooms and warm beds, 24 hour support staff, services for pregnant women, weekly case management, life skills classes, access to community resources, help with finding permanent housing, options for employment and continuing education, and more.

Categories

Temporary Shelter
Women
Pregnant
Short-Term Housing
Homeless
Children
The preschool program provides a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 3 - 5 years old. The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a state-funded, free preschool program for qualifying children and families.
For more information about what back-to-school resources are available in your area, contact The Salvation Army in Bellingham.
Resources to help support families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH).

Categories

Children
Families
Hearing Impairment
Support Network
Navigating the System
Care
Library-created learning resources for both parents and educators to help children become their best selves. Resources include Early Literacy Kits, Preschool Theme Kits, Baby Boxes, People of the Salish Sea Curriculum Kits, homeschooling resources, and more. Additionally, call your local branch to schedule a school visit to the library, or to request a library visit to your school.

Categories

Supplies for School
Students
Families
Parents
Community Support Services
Children
More Education
Summer camp programs for grades 1-8. Activities include all-day outdoor adventures, mentor-facilitated learning and discovery, and wilderness skills development.
4-week summer day program for elementary school-age children who have experienced difficult life circumstances and exhibit emotional and behavioral issues as a result. Camp includes outdoor recreational and physical fitness-related activities, music and arts enrichment, daily off-site field trips, and small group conversations that encourage and support positive coping skills and self-management.

© 2025 Whatcom Resource Information Collaborative. All rights reserved.