Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) family care resources (Spokane) Licensed, available child care homes and centers by zip code; training and advocacy for providers and parents; and sponsor of Born Learning and Spokane Regional Child Care Initiative The Children’s Alliance Advocates for the needs of children in Washington Circle of Security Early intervention program for parents and children based at Marycliff Institute in Spokane Community Resource Directory Spokane County Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start collaborates locally with The Fig Tree to provide a directory of all resources in the Spokane and North Idaho areas Community Services Offices Complete online services to learn about DSHS services, apply for services, update account information and more Department of Early Learning (Washington state) Includes ECEAP, the state Head Start Collaboration Office, child care licensing and Early Learning Council Fathers.com Information from newborn to grandchildren for men Head Start (Region 10 - Seattle) Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (national) Includes how to find Head Start programs throughout the United States Health For All Assists individuals and families to access health insurance programs for uninsured, underinsured, or those with questions
National Head Start Association Advocacy for programs and some training opportunities Parent Trust for Washington Children Parenting tips you can print, including “Cool Responses to Hot Buttons,” “Parents of Infants” and “Stress Management" ParentHelp123.org Helps families apply for state-sponsored health and food programs and find services in their community; developed and managed by WithinReach Parents’ Action for Children Advocacy and parent education materials; formerly I Am Your Child Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (SNAP) Energy assistance, housing support and much more! Spokane Public Schools Talaris Institute Advancing knowledge of early learning and the importance of parenting in the first five years of life, including PBS-TV “Parenting Counts” series Washington Association for the Education of Young Children (WAEYC) Washington’s NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) affiliate Washington State Association of Head Start and ECEAP All programs in the state of Washington