Family Support Center of South Snohomish County - North Puget Sound Office

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Our Vision
We envision a community that is healthly, safe, and supportive for all community members.

Our Mission
The Family Center supports individuals and families, to promote a healthy, safe, supportive and thriving community through dedicated service and partnerships.

Each year The Family Center of South Snohomish County touches the lives of more than 3000 persons in our community. Our reach is only possible through the determination of our small and dedicated staff, our community partners, and volunteers. Our services are intended for persons across the age span.

We welcome your interest, whether it is for inclusion in a program, volunteering or seeking out more information about us and what we're doing. Our doors are open between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Mondays through Thursdays.

If you are interested in becoming involved, or would like more information, please contact:

Program Manager, 425-670-8984 EXT. 17

Family Caregiver Coordinator, 425-670-8984 EXT. 22

Kinship Caregiver Coordinator, 425-670-8984 EXT. 12

For the Kids' Sake Seminar, 425-977-4767

MONTHLY CLASSES, GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES

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Asperger Parent Support Group
Meets from 7- 8:30 p.m. 1st and 3rd Monday each month, at the Center. Resources, speakers, education and peer to peer support for those with a child living with Asperger’s. Sponsored by The Family Center. Free. 425-670-8984 x22.

Family Center Caregiver Support Group
Women caregivers meet 1:30 -3:00 Thursdays; Men caregivers meet 1:30 –3:00 on the third Monday at The Family Center, 6330 195th St., SW, Lynnwood. Resources, speakers, support and education for those caring for a loved one at home with a chronic illness. Walk-ins welcome. Free. 425-670-8984 x22.

Edmonds Senior Center Caregiver Support Group
Meets 1:00 –2:30 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Avenue, Edmonds. Resources, speakers, support and education for those caring for a loved one at home with a chronic illness. Walk-ins welcome. Free. 425-670-8984x22.

Edmonds Community College Staff and Student Caregiver Support Group
Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday at Edmonds Community College. (call for time and room location). Resources, speakers, support and education for those caring for a loved one at home with a chronic illness. Walk-ins welcome. Free. 425-670-8984 x22.

Coming Soon: Evening Caregiver Support Group
Meetings will begin in Winter 2010. Likely location will be GenCare at Lynnwood. Call for location and time/date of meeting. Resources, speakers, support and education for those caring for a loved one at home with a chronic illness. Walk-ins welcome. Free. 425-670-8984 x22.

For The Kids Sake
The purpose of this seminar is to help parents understand how children are affected by parental conflict. Facilitators have extensive education and experience helping children and families with difficulties related to separation and divorce. By order of Snohomish County Superior Court Local Rule, seminar attendance is mandatory for all parents involved in divorce, custody or paternity proceedings. To register call 425-977-4767. More Info

Family 2 Family
A consortium of community representatives, organizations and Children’s Administration, provide resources to develop a sense of community and improve child welfare relations within high-needs south Snohomish communities. 425 670-8984 x17

Kinship Caregiver Services
Access to resources and support for kinship families (grandparents and other relatives raising children) throughout Snohomish County. Contact 425 670-8984 x12

Kinship Caregiver Support Group
7:00 - 8:30pm. 4th Mondays, at The Family Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood. For grandparents and other relatives raising children. Resources, speakers, education and peer to peer support. Free. Childcare provided with pre-registration. Groups offered throughout the county. Call for locations and times. 425-670-8984 x12.

Latina Women’s Group
Spanish speaking mothers and their young children attend a monthly group to learn about early childhood development and other health concerns. Meets the first Friday of each month. Free. Sponsored by the Family Center. For more information 425 225-5032

Path to College Success
A College Spark funded program, in partnership with Academic Link Outreach, to support 40 Alderwood Middle School Students and their families to make college an achievable goal.

Snohomish County Community Accountability Board
Last Wednesday of each month at the Family Center. Diversion services for minor and first time youth offenders to take responsibility for their actions. Involves local citizens in the process. For more information call 425 670-8984 x17

Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families and Communities
A unique parenting program that targets ethnic and culturally diverse parents of children aged 3-18 years who are interested in raising children with a commitment to leading a violence-free, healthy lifestyle. The class is taught in Spanish. Free dinner. Free childcare. Parents are in class from 6:00 –8:30pm for 14 weeks. For more information on upcoming classes, call 425 670-8984 x22

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