Thurston County Parenting and Postpartum Support Group: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Virtual Mom to Mom: Monthly support group for moms with children with special healthcare needs 

In-person Dad to Dad: Bi-weekly support group for dads with children with special healthcare needs 

Latino Mama con Mama: Virtual support group for Spanish-speaking moms with children with special healthcare needs

Online Parent/Caregiver Support Group: For parents or caregivers who are caring for children with social, emotional, or behavioral health issues 

Perinatal Support of Washington: Support Groups for Parents in Washington State 

Washington Fatherhood Council: Join other dads with lived experiences through local events 

Children’s Bureau: Why does fatherhood engagement matter? 

Fatherhood: View videos and blogs or find services and activities near you 

Activities for dads & kids: Find easy, free, or low-cost ways to spend quality time with your children 

Dads M.O.V.E.: Dads M.O.V.E. seeks to provide every parent/caregiver (especially dads) with the tools, support, and training needed to engage with their children

Parent Trust: Empowers new fathers with practical, hands-on skills that they can immediately use to help bond and care for their new baby 

Perinatal Warm Line: Talk to another dad about your mental health needs during this period as well as gather information about supporting your partner who might be experiencing their own mood or anxiety disorder

LGBTQ+ Support Group: LGBTQ+ community group to talk about gender, transition, family dynamics, and difficulties when trying to feel accepted and included 

Trans Lifeline: Provides trans peer support

Parent Education & Youth Ally: Deborah Sleeman is a Parent Educator focused on supporting parents so they and their children can thrive through parent coaching and classes 

Rainbow Center: Through education, advocacy, and celebration, Rainbow Center expands resources and safe space for the LGBTQIA2S+ community 

Family Equality: Resources for LGBTQIA2S+ parents

Gay Parent Magazine: Parenting support and empowerment of LGBTQ parents and LGBTQs wishing to become first-time parents

GWK: To inspire, inform, and guide gay, bisexual, and trans men throughout their journey of family building, and then to support these dads to live their best authentic lives while navigating fatherhood 

Parentage Security: Learn more about LGBTQ paths to parentage security 

Resources coming soon

Thurston Together! Is on a mission to advance the health and well-being of all young people through community schools. They offer different support and opportunity services to children, youth, and families

2-1-1 Washington: Community resources at no cost

HelpMeGrow Washington: Find local resources for things such as clothing banks, employment, housing, and financial support

Food Resources: Apply for SNAP or WIC benefits, find local food banks, sign up for summer meals for your children

Health Resources: Enroll in free or low-cost health insurance, find dental clinics, and access to family planning services

Pregnancy and Childbirth Resources: Breastfeeding and childbirth support as well as access to diapers and supplies

Parent and Caregiver Resources: Childcare locations, foster care services, parenting classes, support groups, one-on-one parent & caregiver support

Timberland Regional Library Events for Families

Dynamic Dads: This program is a 14-week court-approved, evidence-based parenting class for fathers 

Fatherhood: Fatherhood Program that works to advance activities and training that support fathers, their families, and the professionals who work with them 

Guiding Good Choices: This free 6-week evidence-based training series for parents and caregivers is designed to help families guide children through success at home, school, and in life

Parents for Parents: Parents for Parents (P4P) provides peer mentoring for families in the dependency court system 

Sib Shops Program: Free program for siblings ages 7-18 who have a sibling with a developmental delay or disability