Thurston Resource

The services listed here are the ones that I have heard about practicing in Thurston County.

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MATERNITY SUPPORT SERVICES - THURSTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
786-5581 ext. 6936 or 6985
Provides prevention health service during pregnancy. Education about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. Childcare vouchers. Help getting medical and social services. Referrals to community resources. Interpreter Services Available.

PARENT / FAMILY EDUCATION - PROVIDENCE ST. PETER HOSPITAL
493-7016
Courses and birth preparation; breast feeding; taking your baby home; fitness for two; sibling preparation; infant massage.

493-4111
Assorted childbirth classes for adults and teens. Infant massage classes available.

PREGNANCY AID OF THURSTON COUNTY - ST. MICHAEL'S SOCIAL SERVICES CENTER
956-7413
Pregnancy tests, practical and emotional support, baby clothing, diapers, toddler and maternity clothing.

SOUTH SOUND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 754-7576
1-800-339-7581
Maternal Care Outreach for pregnant women who are using alcohol and other drugs.

W.I.C. (WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN)
754- 2936 Thurston County Health Dept
438-1100 Community Action Council
Supplemental food program for pregnant and breast-feeding women, infants and young children who are income eligible and are found to have a nutritional need or health risk. Interpreter Services Available

CHILD CARE ACTION COUNCIL
754-0810 Child Care Resource & Referral
1-800-845-0956 Thurston, Mason & Lewis Counties
Workshops and classes in parent education, for parents and child care providers. Refer parents to licensed childcare providers.

COMMUNITY YOUTH SERVICES
943-0780
“Effective Parenting of Teen” Workshops are offered regularly. Parenting teens is an enormous challenge made easier by understanding adolescent development, motivation for behaviors and methods for communication.

COMMUNITY YOUTH SERVICES – YOUNG PARENT PROGRAM
943-0780 x 645
A 13-18 week long program for teen moms or dads aged 16-21. Provides parent education, life skills, pre –employment case management, and a weekly support group.

FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER - PARENTS HELPING PARENTS
709-4360
Parents Helping Parents is a caring support group for parents to freely discuss difficulties and celebrate successes in raising children. This program is free and childcare is provided

FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER - WINNING AT PARENTING
709-4360
Classes explore the variety of serious problems faced by today's parents and provide positive and practical solutions to support participants in becoming better parents. Childcare provided – sliding scale.

PARENT/CHILD CLASSES - SOUTH PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
754-7711 Extension 378
Parents and their children come together; parents discuss child development and guidance, participate together in music, art, and games; for ages newborn to four years.

PARENTING CLASSES - THURSTON COUNTY FAMILY AND JUVENILE COURT
709-3131
"Positive Power in Parenting" classes are offered at no cost three times a year.

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP - THURSTON COUNTY JUVENILE COURT
709-3131
Every first and third Thursday evening, parents meet to share mutual concerns, provide support to others and discuss current laws.

PARENT EDUCATION CLEARINGHOUSE
754-2629
Provides current information about parenting classes, workshops and support groups

The Realities of Parenting Program

Monica Lyons
   Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Department

   412 Lilly RD NE
   Olympia, WA 98506
   Voice: 360-786-5581
   Fax: 360-786-5594
   E-mail: lyonsm@co.thurston.wa.us
What's unique:
The Realities of Parenting Program encourages young female offenders, all of whom have either been pregnant or are mothers, or who are at risk for pregnancy, to learn real-life facts on pregnancy and parenting.

http://www3.doh.wa.gov/here/Projects/Project_Detail.aspx?ID=161

I do not personally recommend or not recommend the listings on this page.

They are listed on this page as a service to families in Thurston county.