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 

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

Preparing for Your Birth Journey Brochure (TC) 
Childbirth wasn't what you had hoped for...now what? Brochure (TC) 

Educational:

Stages of Pregnancy: Pregnancy is grouped into three trimesters. Find out what’s happening with you and your baby in these stages 

Pregnancy Basics: Learn how your baby grows during pregnancy 

Healthy Pregnancy Tips: Take the steps to have a healthy pregnancy 

Labor Induction: How is labor induced and is it right for me? 

Vaccines During Pregnancy: Certain vaccines are safe and recommended for women before, during, and after pregnancy to help keep you and your baby healthy

Dental Health: Dental health is an important part of your prenatal care 

Postpartum Depression: PPD happens during pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth. PPD is the most common complication for women who have just had a baby. It affects up to 1 in 7 women

Resources & Support:

Childbirth Classes

• Childbirth Classes of Olympia 
• Birth Doula Childbirth & Placenta Services
• Multicare Childbirth Classes
• Womb Revolution Olympia 
• Providence St. Peter Hospital Family Birth Center 
• Having a Baby: Prenatal Videos (University of Minnesota)

Nurse-Family Partnership: The Nurse-Family Partnership is a free program for pregnant individuals in Thurston, Lewis, and Mason 

Thurston County Parenting & Postpartum Support Group: Join other parents navigating the highs and lows of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting infants

Lactation & Infant Feeding in Thurston County: Breast/Chest-feeding is one of the best ways to protect the health of both you and your baby

Perinatal Support Line of Washington: You don't have to figure this out on your own.  The Warm Line was started by parents who never wanted another parent to feel alone and not know what to do

Milestones:

• Your Baby at 2 Months: Check the milestones your baby has reached by 2 months
• Your Baby at 4 Months: Check the milestones your baby has reached by 4 months
• Your Baby at 6 Months: Check the milestones your baby has reached by 6 months
• Your Baby at 9 Months: Check the milestones your baby has reached by 9 months

Educational:

Screen Time Recommendations: Babies younger than 18 months should not get any screen time

Well-Being:

Vaccination Recommendations: Vaccine guidelines from birth to 15 Months

Baby-Led Weaning: Learn how to give your baby a safe start to solid foods using baby-led weaning

Introducing Solids: Babies can be introduced to foods other than breast milk or infant formula when they are about 6 months old

Honey? Not so fast: In babies under 12 months, honey may cause a serious illness

Thurston County Parenting & Postpartum Support Group: Join other parents navigating the highs and lows of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting infants

Lactation & Infant Feeding in Thurston County: Breast/Chest-feeding is one of the best ways to protect the health of both you and your baby

Perinatal Support Line of Washington: You don't have to figure this out on your own.  The Warm Line was started by parents who never wanted another parent to feel alone and not know what to do

Milestones:

• Your Toddler at 1 Year: Check the milestones your toddler has reached by 1 year
• Your Toddler at 15 Months: Check the milestones your toddler has reached by 15 months
• Your Toddler at 18 Months: Check the milestones your toddler has reached by 18 months
• Your Toddler at 2 Years: Check the milestones your toddler has reached by 2 years
• Your Toddler at 30 Months: Check the milestones your toddler has reached by 30 months

Educational:

PBS Kids: Help your child learn & grow with tips & activities

Sesame Street: Learn along with Big Bird, Bert & Ernie, Oscar the Grouch, and Grover

Childcare:

• Child Care Check: Find a licensed childcare facility 
• Working Connections Child Care: WCCC helps eligible families pay for childcare 

Well-Being:

Healthy Toddlers: 10 steps for healthy toddlers

Family Media Plan: Create a Family Media Plan to help set priorities that matter most to your family

Lactation & Infant Feeding in Thurston County: Breast/Chest-feeding is one of the best ways to protect the health of both you and your baby

Perinatal Support Line of Washington: You don't have to figure this out on your own.  The Warm Line was started by parents who never wanted another parent to feel alone and not know what to do

Milestones:

• Your Child at 3 Years: Check the milestones your child has reached by age 3 
• Your Child at 4 Years: Check the milestones your child has reached by age 4 
• Your Child at 5 Years: Check the milestones your child has reached by age 5 

Educational:

• Sound to Harbor Early Learning Program
• Preschool by the Bay 
• West Olympia Head Start
• ECEAP Program
• Online Learning Library: Digital & printable educational resources
• Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: Receive a free children's book each month
• Toys and Play: Find tips on how to pick toys and play activities based on their age or stage of development 

Well-Being:

Setting Boundaries: 16 tips on how to set limits

Gentle Parenting: Is it right for you & your family?

Milestones:

• Your Child from 6-12 Years: Check the milestones your child should reach from 6-12 years 
• Autism Screening: Take the M-CHAT-R questionnaire that will ask a series of 20 questions about your child’s behavior 

Education:

• Understood: 14 ways to encourage your grade-schooler to read 
• Healthy Children: Early signs of ADHD in children 
• Verywell Mind: ADHD symptoms in girls can look very different than they do in boys 
• Reading Rockets: Common signs of dyslexia in children 

After-School/Summer Break Resources:

• Free Summer Meals Program: Open to all families for children 18 and younger 
• Club House Program: Club House is a before- and after-school program running at several NTPS schools and managed by Thurston Together!
• Bricks 4 Kidz: Devoted to providing an extraordinary atmosphere for children, where we learn, we build, and we play with LEGO® Bricks
• Big Brothers Big Sisters: Enroll your child to have a mentor with a Big Brother or Big Sister 
• Timberland Regional Library: Find lock events for your children and family
• City of Olympia: Parks, Arts, & Recreation 
• City of Lacey: Parks, Arts, & Recreation 
• Children’s Garden Program: Free gardening program for children 4-12 years old 

Parent Support: 

• Start Early: Resources on parenting tips & activities to do with your child 
• Child Mind Institute: How to stay close as kids move into adolescence 
• Positive Parenting Program: A tool kit to help positively influence your child’s skills & development 

Mental Health:

• Brightline: 9 tips for talking to your child about mental health 
• Molina Healthcare: Find a therapist or outpatient mental health treatment service for your child 

Sex, Gender Identity & Puberty:

• UCLA Health: How to talk to young men about puberty 
• UCLA Health: How to talk to young women about puberty 
• NSVRC: How to talk about consent to your child 
• The Talk Institute: 5 tips for talking to your child about masturbation  
• Amaze: Fun, animated videos that empower healthy relationships, with answers to help your child know about their body, puberty, healthy relationships, personal safety, gender identity, and sexual orientation

Resources coming soon