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Community Services

Parent Support of Puget Sound Nonprofit, volunteer-run organization supporting people who have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss; peer support groups, events, resources, referrals, more Puget Sound; 425-686-9451 (voicemail only) psofpugetsound.org info@psofpugetsound.org

Perinatal Support Washington Nonprofit provider of resources, new parent support groups and a “Warm Line” to assist parents recovering from pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders in connecting with peers and licensed therapists Statewide; 1-888-404-7763 perinatalsupport.org info@perinatalsupport.org Postpartum Support International (PSI) Services dedicated to helping families suffering from postpartum depression, anxiety and distress Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 postpartum.net

Swedish Center for Perinatal Bonding and Support Specialized care to prevent and treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and strengthen attachment Greater Seattle area; 206-320-7288 swedish.org/locations/ center-for-perinatal-bonding-and-support

Community Centers

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue National leader in innovating new strategies and programs for youth ages 2–18 Multiple locations; main club: 425-454-6162 bgcbellevue.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County 34 clubs serving more than 25,000 young people with hundreds of programs Multiple Greater Seattle locations; 206-436-1800 positiveplace.org

Crossroads Community Center Offering programs for all ages in sports, fitness, arts and enrichment; over 64 languages spoken Bellevue; 425-452-4874 parks.bellevuewa.gov crossroadsrental@bellevuewa.gov

Highland Community Center Offering drop-in toddler play time, sports programs and adaptive recreation opportunities Bellevue; 425-452-7686 parks.bellevuewa.gov hcc@bellevuewa.gov

North Kirkland Community Center Offering quality recreation, classes, birthday parties, day camps for kids ages 5–8, drop-in “indoor playground” for kids ages 9 months–5 years, more Kirkland; 425-587-3350 kirklandwa.gov Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village Meeting room rentals, drop-in fitness studio, and activities for youth, teens, adults and families Redmond; 425-556-2300 redmond.gov guestservices@redmond.gov

Stroum Jewish Community Center ............... 28 Everyone is welcome at the SJCC, a place where friendships form, traditions thrive and the community strengthens. Greater Seattle; 206-232-7117 sjcc.org info@sjcc.org

YMCA of Greater Seattle Offering child care for kids ages 0–12; youth and family programs and social services; camps, classes and fitness 13 Seattle-area and Eastside locations; 206-382-5022 seattleymca.org

Family + Social Services

Bellevue Schools Foundation Partnering with the community for more than 40 years of exceptional education for every Bellevue School District student North King and south Snohomish counties; 425-456-4199 bellevueschoolsfoundation.org info@bsfdn.org

There is something for everyone at the J

For more than 70 years, the Stroum Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle has been a place where friendships form, traditions thrive and community strengthens — a place where everyone is welcome.

The J offers a variety of programs for everyone from newborns to seniors. The J is home to an Early Childhood School, summer camp, a full lineup of J Kids programs, a fitness center and indoor pool, a comprehensive swim lesson program, community engagement programs, arts and culture events, and so much more.

There is something for everyone at the J!

sjcc.org • 206-232-7117 info@sjcc.org

continued from page 27 Family + Social Services

CISC Early childhood education, youth development, family support, cultural navigation, senior and disabled adult services, and health-care access programs for immigrants and their families King County; 206-624-5633 cisc-seattle.org info@cisc-seattle.org

Hopelink Social services nonprofit agency assisting with food banks, energy assistance, housing, a family development program, transportation and adult education Located in Redmond, serving north and east King County; 425-869-6000 hopelink.org

Jewish Family Service Culturally diverse and caring staff helps refugees and immigrants make a successful transition to self-sufficiency Seattle (206-461-3240), South King County (253-850-4065), Eastside (425-643-2221) jfsseattle.org Mercer Island Youth & Family Services Comprehensive services for the Mercer Island community, including family assistance, counseling services, youth development programs, early intervention and more Mercer Island; 206-275-7600 mercerisland.gov

Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families Services for families and youth, including child care and early learning, foster parenting, adoption and adoption support, Child Protective Services (CPS) and access to programs benefiting Washington state families in need Statewide; dcyf.wa.gov/contact-us

Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) Program serving eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women and children up to 5 years old with monthly checks for food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health screenings and referrals Over 200 clinics statewide; Help Me Grow WA Hotline: 1-800-322-2588 doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/WIC program.intake@usda.gov

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