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Provides case management, support, and access to social services, increases parental involvement in their children's education and improves the academic achievement of at-risk students. Activities to accomplish the program goals vary from school to school, including parent education, family focused interventions, crisis support and referral to appropriate social service agencies. Family support workers assist low-income families with referrals to medical and dental services.   Program available on-site at many elementary schools in Seattle Public Schools.   However, since not all schools have an on-site worker, Family Support Workers serve the remaining schools on an as needed basis.

Offers a wide variety of free services, including the following: - Parenting classes (twice a year) - Workshops (cooking classes, CPR classes, youth programming) - Playgroups for ages birth to 5 plus their caregivers, with English and Spanish playgroups available - Advocates available for assistance with resources and systems navigation - Community Closet for free children’s clothing, toys, books and more. - Diaper Bank (current waitlist) - Free monthly Family Field Trips to locations like the Aquarium, Zoo, and local museums.

Offers parenting education, child development activities, support groups, resource fairs, community referrals and connections to basic needs like food, clothing, health care, housing and employment. Provides diapers on a monthly basis to families and distributes food once a week.

Offers free and confidential information, direct assistance and advocacy to individuals and families who speak Russian or Chinese languages and have limited English language skills. Helps people to navigate systems, find resources, learn about programs and connect to their community. Services include, but are not limited to the following: - Help with basic needs such as health care, food stamp, housing, financial security benefits, transportation, etc. - Sign up ESL and assistance in naturalization application - Assistance with children’s school issues - Signing up for social and recreational activities - Child care resources and school system – Informational and educational workshops All services provided are confidential.

Operates a food pantry with the following items based on availability: - Diapers & Baby Wipes - New/Gently Used Children's Clothing & Shoes - Blankets - Personal Hygiene Items - Small Household Items - Modest Offering of Non-Perishable Food Items Also provides resource referrals for essential services.

Offers classes and leisure activities that focus on family needs and interests such as:   -  Parenting classes -  Support groups -  Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups (also available at Bothell United Methodist Church)   Parents must stay with children for the entire duration of the Play & Learn groups.

Supports the well-being of families by providing a culturally-tailored early-childhood home visiting program for urban Native American and Alaskan Native children and caregivers in King County.   Provides classes to help teach parents about child development and building a supportive parenting community.

Provides a one-stop hub of services in an environment designed for families. Services are individualized based on each family's needs and goals. Services include: - Kaleidoscope play and learn - Monthly community events - Resource fairs - Childcare enrollment support - Computer lab with printer - Showers - Basic needs items such as diapers, wipes, clothing, tents, sleeping bags and snacks

Provides community information and referral for people with disabilities, their family members, friends and service providers working with the disability community.

Offers parenting education, including Kaleidoscope Play and Learn parent/child activity groups. Other classes include: - Toddler Gym - CPR for infants/adults - Life Skills - Cooking and Nutrition - K-12 Tutoring. Offers support groups and workshops for Latino families.  Facilitates support groups to increase family's social support and decrease family isolation.   Also offers family advocacy, application assistance along with information and referral to a variety of other services.

Dedicated to engaging community members to plan and implement culturally relevant activities and events for the whole family, that is relevant to their needs and wishes.

Coordinates activities that focus on strengthening family connections to each other and their communities.

Part of a network of family centers funded by the City of Seattle’s Human Services Department, International Family Centers act as a hub from which professional services are mobilized to facilitate the process of families becoming self-sufficient.   Services contribute to building a healthy and vibrant community and may include: -  Informal support networks -  Intergenerational, cross-cultural and community-building activities -  Referral and advocacy assistance -  Child and youth development classes -  New immigrant orientation workshops -  Financial management workshops -  Health workshops - Legal workshops -  Employment training -  Parenting classes - Support groups -  Cultural activities   Service providers include the following and more:   -  The Seattle Public Library -  Seattle University’s Access to Justice Institute -  Seattle Public Schools -  International Community Health Services -  Seattle King County Public Health -  City of Seattle Help for Working Families Program -  Washington State University Extension Program -  Refugee and Immigrant Parent Advocacy Network

Provides education, information, support and resources for children and families.   Services and activities are based on Family Support Principles and include:   -  Parent education -  Case management -  Family counseling -  Cultural and recreational activities    Staff and families work together in relationships based on equality and respect that enhance families' capacity to support the growth and development of all family members.  Parenting curriculum meets court ordered parenting class requirements.