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Adoption

  • Open Arms Adoption Agency

    Small Washington adoption agency whose founding staff have personal experience of adoption, offering confidential, supportive counseling for expectant parents considering adoption and for adoptive families.

  • Northwest Adoption Exchange

    Statewide

    Learn how adoption from foster care works in Washington state and meet youth waiting for families.

Free / Subsidized Childcare

  • PSESD Early Head Start Home-Based

    Early Head Start home visiting for pregnant individuals and families with children from birth to three in Pierce County: weekly home visits plus playgroups. Apply online.

  • YMCA of Greater Seattle — Child Care and Enrichment

    Child care and enrichment programs across the Seattle area, with financial assistance available so programs are affordable for all.

  • Child Care Aware of Washington — Find Child Care

    Statewide

    Help finding child care in your area across Washington, with information and resources for families.

  • Head Start & Early Head Start

    Nationwide

    Free preschool, child care and family support for eligible families. Find a program near you online or by phone (Mon–Fri 8–6 ET).

Churches / Baby Closets

  • Care Net of Puget Sound

    Free pregnancy consultations and viability ultrasounds at centres and mobile clinics around Puget Sound. First visit: up to 2 dozen diapers per child, wipes, 2 baby outfits, blankets, maternity outfits and formula; then earn Care Net Cash through free parenting mentoring for diapers, formula, car seats, cribs and more. Support for dads too.

  • Two Hearts Pregnancy Aid

    Everett pregnancy aid centre offering friendship, support and free services: maternity clothing, a layette for your newborn, and new car seats through its Snug and Secure program (wait list), plus help finding community resources.

Clothing / Supplies

  • Care Net of Puget Sound

    Free pregnancy consultations and viability ultrasounds at centres and mobile clinics around Puget Sound. First visit: up to 2 dozen diapers per child, wipes, 2 baby outfits, blankets, maternity outfits and formula; then earn Care Net Cash through free parenting mentoring for diapers, formula, car seats, cribs and more. Support for dads too.

  • Two Hearts Pregnancy Aid

    Everett pregnancy aid centre offering friendship, support and free services: maternity clothing, a layette for your newborn, and new car seats through its Snug and Secure program (wait list), plus help finding community resources.

Domestic Violence

  • Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence — Find Your Local Program

    Statewide

    Find your local domestic violence and sexual assault program in Washington. To talk to someone 24/7, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233.

  • love is respect (National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline)

    Nationwide

    Free, confidential 24/7 help for teens and young adults in unhealthy or abusive relationships. Text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat online.

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Nationwide

    Confidential support 24/7 for anyone experiencing abuse.

  • StrongHearts Native Helpline

    Nationwide

    Free, confidential 24/7 support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic and sexual violence, by phone, text or chat.

  • The Deaf Hotline

    Nationwide

    24/7 domestic-violence support for Deaf, DeafBlind and hard-of-hearing survivors, by videophone, chat or email (deafhelp@thehotline.org).

Employment

  • Dress for Success Seattle

    Career centre and programs for women seeking work, with interview attire through partner referral agencies.

  • Evergreen Goodwill — Job Training and Education

    Free job training and education programs across five counties of Northwest Washington, including career exploration and adult basic education.

  • WorkSource Washington (Employment Security Department)

    Statewide

    Get help finding a job at WorkSource: job search, training support and appointments at WorkSource centres statewide.

  • American Job Centers (CareerOneStop)

    Nationwide

    Free local help with job searches, training and career services. Find your nearest American Job Center online or by phone.

  • Dress for Success

    Nationwide

    Professional clothing and career support for women. Find your local Dress for Success on the website.

  • Easterseals — Employment Services

    Nationwide

    Job training and employment support for people with disabilities through local Easterseals affiliates.

  • Goodwill Career Centers

    Nationwide

    Free job training, career coaching, résumé and interview help at local Goodwill career centers.

Potential Financial Assistance

  • The Salvation Army — Northwest Division (Washington, Northern Idaho, Western Montana)

    Statewide

    Emergency rent and utility assistance to help families struggling with basic bills stay in their homes; local teams assess each family's needs.

  • Catholic Charities USA (Find a Local Agency)

    Nationwide

    Find the Catholic Charities agency serving your area for emergency, family and housing help.

  • Modest Needs

    Nationwide

    Small one-time grants for working individuals and families facing an emergency expense. Apply online.

  • Society of St. Vincent de Paul

    Nationwide

    Parish volunteers who help neighbors in need. The national office does not give direct help: ask your nearest Catholic parish for its St. Vincent de Paul conference.

  • The Salvation Army

    Nationwide

    Emergency rent, utility and other assistance through local Salvation Army offices nationwide.

Food Programs

Health Assistance

  • International Community Health Services (ICHS)

    Community health centre in the Seattle area (including Bellevue) with medical and dental clinics and a sliding scale discount.

  • Nurse-Family Partnership — Washington

    Statewide

    A registered nurse visits expectant parents at home during pregnancy and the child's first years, about two and a half years in all. Washington has 13 local programs, including Seattle-King County, Tacoma-Pierce, Spokane, Clark, Kitsap, Thurston, Yakima, Whatcom, Skagit, Chelan-Douglas, Jefferson and Benton-Franklin counties, and ChildStrive (Snohomish). Nurse-Family Partnership is now run by Changent.

  • Sea Mar Community Health Centers

    Statewide

    More than 90 medical, dental and behavioral health clinics across Washington serving all people regardless of ability to pay, with a sliding-fee scale.

  • Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) — Apply

    Statewide

    Free or low-cost Apple Health coverage for children, pregnant individuals and families, including maternity and pediatric care. Apply or renew online through Washington Healthplanfinder.

  • Abortion Pill Reversal hotline

    Nationwide

    Started a chemical abortion and regret it? Call as soon as you can.

Housing Assistance & Shelters

  • Catholic Community Services — Shelter and Family Housing

    Shelters for people experiencing homelessness across Western Washington, and the Family Housing Network, which houses low-income families experiencing homelessness in Pierce County (referral through Coordinated Entry).

  • Compass Housing Alliance

    Seattle-area emergency, family and veterans housing programs, a division of Lutheran Community Services Northwest.

  • Mary's Place

    Seattle and King County nonprofit working to end family homelessness, so no child sleeps outside: shelter and family resource centres. Family looking for shelter or resources? Call 206-245-1026.

  • Family Promise

    Nationwide

    Prevention, shelter and housing help for families facing homelessness, through nearly 200 local affiliates. Find yours on the website.

Infant & Baby Equipment

  • Open Arms Perinatal Services

    Free perinatal services for Seattle-area families: prenatal education, community doula support and family support, with a Baby Boutique providing diapers, car seats, formula, baby equipment and more to the families it serves.

Mental Health & Postpartum Assistance

  • Nurse-Family Partnership — Washington

    Statewide

    A registered nurse visits expectant parents at home during pregnancy and the child's first years, about two and a half years in all. Washington has 13 local programs, including Seattle-King County, Tacoma-Pierce, Spokane, Clark, Kitsap, Thurston, Yakima, Whatcom, Skagit, Chelan-Douglas, Jefferson and Benton-Franklin counties, and ChildStrive (Snohomish). Nurse-Family Partnership is now run by Changent.

  • Perinatal Support Washington — Warm Line

    Statewide

    Perinatal mental health support for Washington families: call or text the toll-free peer support Warm Line (se habla español) at 1-888-404-7763.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Nationwide

    Call or text 988 any time if you are in crisis.

  • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

    Nationwide

    Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA, free and confidential, for support before, during and after pregnancy.

  • Postpartum Support International HelpLine

    Nationwide

    Support and local resources for postpartum depression and anxiety.

Parenting Classes

  • Family Education & Support Services — Parenting Classes

    Parenting programs and classes for families in Thurston, Mason and Lewis counties, including Parental Compass, Parent for Parents and Parenting in Recovery.

  • Akin (formerly Children's Home Society of Washington) — Family Resource Centers

    Statewide

    Seven Family Resource Centers across Washington offering everyday essentials, parenting classes and parent education, early learning and behavioral health services; Family Navigators help you find what fits.

  • Parents as Teachers

    Nationwide

    Free home visiting and parent education for expecting families and parents of young children, through local affiliates.

  • Triple P – Positive Parenting Program

    Nationwide

    Self-paced online parenting courses (also in Spanish). Many states and local agencies offer them free.

Pregnancy Centers

  • Care Net of Puget Sound

    Free pregnancy consultations and viability ultrasounds at centres and mobile clinics around Puget Sound. First visit: up to 2 dozen diapers per child, wipes, 2 baby outfits, blankets, maternity outfits and formula; then earn Care Net Cash through free parenting mentoring for diapers, formula, car seats, cribs and more. Support for dads too.

  • Cascade Women's Health

    Free clinic in Everett serving Snohomish County since 1983: pregnancy testing, initial obstetric ultrasound, classes and support. All services are always free.

  • Life Services Clinics

    Free clinic in Spokane since 1991: pregnancy confirmation, early prenatal education and care, STI testing and well-woman care, plus a mobile clinic. Always free.

  • Two Hearts Pregnancy Aid

    Everett pregnancy aid centre offering friendship, support and free services: maternity clothing, a layette for your newborn, and new car seats through its Snug and Secure program (wait list), plus help finding community resources.

  • American Pregnancy Association

    Nationwide

    Free, confidential pregnancy helpline and a search for local pregnancy centers, adoption agencies and maternity homes.

  • Care Net Pregnancy Decision Line

    Nationwide

    Free, confidential pregnancy decision coaching by phone, and a map of 1,200+ affiliated pregnancy centers.

  • Heartbeat International (Worldwide Directory of Pregnancy Help)

    Nationwide

    Search 7,000+ life-affirming pregnancy help locations by state, city or ZIP.

  • Option Line

    Nationwide

    Call or text 24/7 to talk about a pregnancy and be connected with a pregnancy center near you.

Special Needs Assistance

  • Easterseals Washington

    Programs across Washington for children and adults with disabilities.

  • PAVE (Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment)

    Statewide

    Washington's Parent Training and Information Program for families of children with disabilities: help understanding rights and responsibilities in school, transition to adulthood and more, plus Pierce Parent to Parent. Call 1-800-5-PARENT.

  • The Arc of Washington State

    Statewide

    Advocacy for quality services and funding for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, from birth on, plus the Parent to Parent network.

  • Washington State Parent to Parent (The Arc of Washington State)

    Statewide

    Parent to Parent support programs across Washington for families of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; use the state map to find your local program.

  • Easterseals

    Nationwide

    Services for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Find your local Easterseals affiliate.

  • Parent to Parent USA

    Nationwide

    Matches parents of children with disabilities or special health needs with a trained support parent. Find your state program on the map.

  • The Arc

    Nationwide

    Support and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, through 549 chapters.

Support for Fathers

Transportation

  • Hopelink — Transportation

    Medicaid transportation (fuel reimbursement or a free ORCA card for eligible Apple Health members), DART transit, a community van and Find a Ride mobility help in King County.

  • Family Promise

    Nationwide

    Local Family Promise affiliates help families facing homelessness, including gas cards, transit passes and car-related help where available.

  • Medicaid rides to medical appointments (NEMT)

    Nationwide

    Medicaid covers free rides to covered appointments for members with no other way to get there. Call your Medicaid health plan, ideally two days ahead.