Parent to Parent – The Arc of Whatcom County

August Newsletter

July 30, 2019 Autism, Awareness, Children, Down Syndrome, Education, Events, General Resources, Health Care, Mental Health, Newsletter, Parent to Parent, Parents and Familes, Recreation, Safety and Relationships, Support, The Arc, Workshops

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July Parent Support Meeting

June 28, 2019 Autism, Children, Down Syndrome, Education, Future Planning, Parent to Parent, Support, Uncategorized

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Parent Support Meeting: A meeting for parents and caregivers of children with developmental delays, disabilities and on going health care needs

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Open Topic: Parenting Your Special Needs Child

Parents and caregivers are welcome to join our free, confidential support meetings. We strive to provide a casual atmosphere while we share ideas, concerns, resources and encouragement. Come have a snack and connect with other parents.

Monday, July 8
7 – 8:30 pm
Arc of Whatcom County
2602 McLeod Rd.

For Sign Language and Spanish Interpretation, please contact us 2 weeks prior to the meeting. For supervised care, please contact us by Friday, July 5.

Questions? p2p@arcwhatcom.org 360-715-0170 ext 302

Padres a Padres Summer 2019 Newsletter

June 10, 2019 Children, Education, Events, General Resources, Latino Families, Newsletter, Parent to Parent, Recreation, The Arc, Workshops

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Super Sitter Training

May 28, 2019 Children, Education, Events, Parent to Parent, Parents and Familes, Recreation, Respite, Workshops

2019 Super Sitter Training Flyer

Super Sitter Training
10 am – 2:30 pm
June 24 – 26
The Arc of Whatcom County
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 with disabilities. Participants will gain confidence in caring for children, particularly for children with special needs. They will also enjoy the learning environment of the camp as they meet new friends. This training also includes a day of infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. We recommend participants have some prior baby-sitting experience. Registration forms are due June 19 and can be located at www.p2pwhatcom.org. Class fee of $95 is due by the morning class starts, partial scholarships are available.
For questions and registration forms please contact Karlene at (360) 715-0170 ext 302 or p2p@arcwhatcom.org

June Parent Support Meeting

May 28, 2019 Autism, Children, Down Syndrome, Education, Latino Families, Newsletter, Parent to Parent, Parents and Familes, Support

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June Parent Support Meeting

Monday, June 10, 7 pm – 8:30 pm
St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center
3333 Squalicum Pkwy

Siblings of Children With Special Needs Have Needs, Too: An interactive Adult Sibling panel discussion & Sibshop information. This is a unique opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insight about the experiences your child may have and ideas for how you might support him/her.

Free onsite child supervision is available to those who RSVP by Friday, June 7th. Please contact our office 2 weeks prior for Interpretation Accommodations. Contact P2P at (360) 715-0170 ext 302 or p2p@arcwhatcom.org

PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION FOR JUNE MEETING