Category Archives: Parent to Parent

Super Sitter Training

  May 18, 2017

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Parent to Parent of Whatcom County presents Super Sitter Training, June 28-30, 10am-3:30pm at The Arc of Whatcom County’s Dan Godwin Community Center  located at 2602 McLeod Rd, Bellingham.

This popular class is available for youth ages 13 and older and teaches basic baby-sitting skills along with skills caring for children, particularly for children with special needs. Attendees will enjoy the learning environment of the camp as they meet new friends. Included in the program is a full day of infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.  It is recommended that participants have some prior baby-sitting experience.

Super Sitter Training Registration form 2017

Registration forms are due June 22. Class fee is $95. Partial scholarships are available.

For questions please contact Karlene at 715-0170 ext. 302 or p2p@arcwhatcom.org

Ask the Advocate Workshop: DDA Services

  April 18, 2018 , , , , , , ,

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 6pm – 8pm

St. Luke’s Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham

Questions? Contact parentcoalition@arcwhatcom.org or 360-715-0170

Do you have a child with developmental delays or disabilities but aren’t sure what services are out there to help your child?

Have you heard about DDA services, but are not sure what they are or how to apply?

Are you already a client of DDA, but aren’t sure what services are available or how to access them?

Are you having trouble finding contracted providers?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, join us!

We will have representatives from DDA and local providers that can help you get the services you need.

Click Here to Download/Print Flyer

 

 

Padres a Padres Newsletter

  February 5, 2018 , , , , ,

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Winter 2017 Newsletter

Padres a Padres Newsletter and Events
Our Padres a Padres Program brings together families who speak Spanish for a variety of events and activities. Meet other parents who share the unique experience of raising a son or daughter who experiences special needs. Would you like support or to make a connection with another parent?

Contact Marta at (360) 715-0170 ext 308 for more information and to get on the mailing list for the Padres a Padres newsletter. Join Padres a Padres del Condado de Whatcom on Facebook.

 

Boletín informativo y eventos de Padres a Padres
Nuestro programa Padres a Padres reúne a familias que hablan español para diferentes eventos y actividades. Conozca a otros padres que comparten la experiencia única de criar a un hijo o hija que tiene necesidades especiales. ¿Le gustaría recibir ayuda o establecer una conexión con otro padre?

Comuníquese con Marta al (360) 715-0170 ext 308 o martam@arcwhatcom.org para obtener más información y para inscribirse y recibir por correo el boletín de Padres a Padres. Únete al facebook Padres a Padres del Condado de Whatcom.

February Parent Support Meeting

  January 18, 2018 , , ,

 

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Monday, February 12, 7 – 8:30pm
The Arc of Whatcom County
2602 McLeod Rd., Bellingham
Questions? Contact us at p2p@arcwhatcom.org or 360-715-0170 ext 302

 

 

Are you the parent or caregiver of a child with a developmental delay, disability, or ongoing healthcare need? Would you like to connect with others on a similar journey to share resources, ideas, and support? Join us for our confidential support meetings.

We offer free on site childcare during our meetings by our trained Super Sitters. Please RSVP for care by Friday, February 9.

Light refreshments provided.