Community & Family Resources
COMMUNITY POSTINGS
Dieringer School District accepts requests for posting of information from nonprofit organizations only.
- The posting must clearly state that the activity is not sponsored nor endorsed by the Dieringer School District.
- Please attach a copy of the posting in its final form to the Request For Posting Form below
- The posting and Request For Posting Form can be dropped off at the Dieringer School District Office or emailed to communications@dieringer.wednet.edu for review.
Dieringer School District requires one week for review.
Community Postings
The following activities are not sponsored nor endorsed by the Dieringer School District.
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RESOURCE LINKS
In an ever increasing commitment to provide for our community and families, the Community and Family Resource Guide was developed.
FAMILY & PARENT SUPPORT
Common Sense Media rates movies, TV shows, books, and more so parents can feel good about the entertainment choices they make for their kids. We offer the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based ratings and reviews. Our timely parenting advice supports families as they navigate the challenges and possibilities of raising kids in the digital age.
Enumclaw Youth and Family Services
EYFS offers a variety of services including youth and family counseling, youth drug and alcohol assessments, and transitional housing.
Location & Hours
EYFS is located at 1356 Cole Street in Enumclaw. The office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the youth drop-in center is open Monday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. On no school days or school vacations, the drop-in center is open Monday through Friday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Good Samaritan Mental Health & Outreach Service
Comprehensive mental health support services for all ages.
Location & Hours
Offers a walk-in assessment clinic for adults and children receiving Medicaid benefits. The specialists at the walk-in clinic offer in-person mental health assessments on a first-come, first-served basis. The walk-in assessment clinic is open Mon-Fri, 9am to 4:30pm at MultiCare Behavioral Health, 325 East Pioneer Avenue, Puyallup, WA 98372.
Great Schools
Mission: Whether it's helping parents find the right school, advocate for better schools, or support their children's learning, we work to empower parents with the information they need to improve educational opportunities–in their homes and their communities.
Mission: HealthyChildren.org is the only parenting website backed by 67,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Here, you'll find information regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) many programs and activities, our policies and guidelines, our publications and other child health resources, as well as much, much more. Best of all, you can rest assured that the information comes from the nation's leading child health experts and that we have scientific research supporting our recommendations.
Mission: The Love and Logic Institute is dedicated to making parenting and teaching fun and rewarding, instead of stressful and chaotic. We provide practical tools and techniques that help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their children. All of our work is based on a psychologically sound parenting and teaching philosophy called Love and Logic.
Boys Town offers a vast library of parenting information and articles developed over many decades by their child behavior experts. Explore the Boys Town’s Parenting Principles, based on 100 years of real-world experience with tens of thousands of families. And, whether you are a parent, grandparent or guardian of a toddler, teen or someone in-between, they've got Parenting Guides, articles, videos, tools and quick tips on a variety of subjects, all developed by Boys Town's experts.
Provides emotional support and information on community resources for parents who have a child with a disability or chronic health need.
Locations
6424 North 9th Street Tacoma, WA 98406
6316 South 12th St.Tacoma, WA 98465
3408 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409
info@hopesparks.org
Helping children around the world to read and learn.
Helping kids with special needs, simply to be kids. Providing a safe, happy and challenging environment, packed with fun and imaginative opportunities through play and discovery, helping kids develop skills that open and unlock their individual potential.
A national project dedicated brothers and sisters of people with special health, developmental and mental health concerns.
Offers a wide variety of human service programs, resources, health services, information and referrals. The Family Center's mission is to educate, strengthen and support children and families. The Family Center provides services that focus on empowerment and enable families to become self-sufficient, active and contributing members of our society.
Location & Hours
Sumner Middle School - Portable 705 | 1508 Willow St, Portable 705, Sumner, WA 98390
Hours may vary due to school closure; please call for appointment. Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Washington Mental Health and Substance Abuse Hotline
Only three other US states have a higher prevalence of mental illness than Washington. This includes DC, so Washington ranks 48th out of fifty-one and it would seem mysterious, since the state ranks in the top 20 for access to mental health care. However, when you learn that nearly 56% of residents with any form of mental illness receive absolutely no care, perhaps it’s no mystery. A total of 1,164 residents died of drug overdoses in 2018 as well, so there is a clear problem. We want to help. The following hotlines are available to all residents of the Evergreen State, and the last two are available nationally. If you or someone you love needs help, please call whichever hotline is most suitable, and please call today.
Health and parenting information.
FINANCIAL
THE MARKET BY BONNEY LAKE FOOD BANK
Location: 24015 State Route 410, Buckley WA 98321
Contact Info: 253-303-5909, info@bonneylakefoodbank.org
Bonney Lake Seventh Day Adventist Church Clothing Bank
Location: 11503 214th Ave E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391-7804
Contact Info: 253-862-8620
Department of Social and Health Services for WA State
(DSHS) A multi-service agency providing protection, comfort, food assistance, financial aid, medical care and other services to WA children, families and vulnerable adults.
Auburn Community Services Office - Food, Cash, or Medical Assistance
Location: 810 28th St NE, Auburn, WA 98002
Puyallup Vocational Rehabilitation
Location: 1402 E Main, Puyallup, WA 98372
Federal Way Community Services Office - Food, Cash, or Medical Assistance
Location: 616 S 348th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
Kent DDA Field Office - Disability Support
Location: 1313 W Meeker St Suite 100, Kent, WA 98032
Tacoma Child Support Office - Child Support Services
Location: 1949 S State St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Tacoma Home & Community Services - Long-Term Care Services
Location: 1949 S State St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Provides assistance to homeless families with children under 18. Transitional housing, case management and community-based mentorship help families partner with local resources to reintegrate into their communities. Also serves victims of domestic violence who have a shelter referral. Application process assesses need and readiness to participate.
Location: 4321 2nd St SW Puyallup, WA 98373
Contact Info: 253-848-6096, info@helpinghandhouse.org
Housing and Urban Development of Washington State
Housing services and information.
To provide children in need with great clothes, personal care items, school supplies and other resources so they are nicely attired, clean, groomed and outfitted for learning unencumbered by derision and ridicule from their peers, thereby boosting their self-image and potential for success in school and thus, in life.
Location: 18429 89th St. E., Bonney Lake, WA 98391
Contact Info: 253-447-3844
Mission: We work to ensure all of Pierce County has equitable access to community-based services that respect each person's unique experience.
Location: 3602 Pacific Ave., Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98418 | Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Contact Info: 253-798-4400,
Assistance programs for residential customers to help pay your electric or natural gas bills.
Mission: St. Francis House offers hope for the future by providing basic necessities not provided by others. We exist to improve the lives of those in need.
Location: 322 7th Street SE, Puyallup, WA 98372
Contact Info: 253-770-6991
Location: 15625 Main Street E, Sumner WA 98390
Contact Info: 253-863-3793, community@sumnerfoodbank.org
RECREATION
Location: 919 Ninth St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Contact Info: 253-931-3043
Big Brother Big Sisters of Puget Sound
Contact Info: 206-763-9060
Location: 8720 Main St E Bonney Lake, WA 98391
Contact Info: 253-891-6500
Location: 4802 S. 19th St, Tacoma, WA
Contact Info: 253-682-2217 or 877-09-0032
Location: 2414 SW Andover Street, Suite D-105 Seattle, WA 98106
Contact Info: 206-461-8550
Location: 130 N. River Ave, Buckley, WA
Contact Info: 360-829-1291
Location: 302 Sergeant St. E., Buckley, WA
Contact Info: 360-825-3628
Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Location: 601 Valley St, Seattle, WA 98109
Contact Info: 1-800-767-6845
Little League – Chinook Little League
Contact Info: 360-825-8068
Location: 6344 NE 74th St #102, Seattle, WA 98115
Contact Info: 206-838-6030
Pierce County Parks and Recreation
Location: 9112 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Contact Info: 253-798-4177
Puyallup School District – Summer Camps
Location: 1202 Wood Ave, Sumner, WA 98390
Contact Info: 253-891-6500
White River Community Activities Programs (CAP)
Location: 27515 120th St. E., Buckley, WA 98321
Contact Info: 360-829-3366
Location: 3602 Pacific Avenue, Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98418
Contact Info: 253-798-7160
SPECIAL NEEDS
The COPE project was developed as a support to enhance our System of Care framework. The project is intended to provide a pathway for Washington State parents who are accessing and navigating the children’s behavioral health system to have peer support to ease their journey, whenever possible.
Support is provided by A Common Voice, a statewide, family-run nonprofit organization that provides advocacy and support for families whose children have intensive behavioral health needs.
A Common Voice (Parent Support)
Location: 10402 Kline St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Contact Info: 253-537-2145 / Marge Critchlow
Contact Info: 253-445-1376 / Sherry Lyons
Living well with ADD and learning disabilities. Parenting ADHD children with tabs for parenting skills, behavior & discipline, schedules & organizing, friendships & social life, healthy minds & bodies, talking about ADD and LD, holidays & travel, sports & hobbies, teens and young adults and life stories.
Resources and academic programs for children with Asperger’s Syndrome.
Auburn Parks and Recreation (Specialized Recreation Opportunities)
Location: 1601 R Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221
Contact Info: 360-299-4000
Information, referrals and training on program development for students with autism spectrum disorders to Washington families, schools and agencies.
Location: 120 State Ave #303, Olympia, WA 98501
Contact Info: 1-888-279-4968
Advocacy, public awareness, education and research related to autism. Local chapters throughout the state.
Birth to Three Developmental Center
Location: 35535 6th Pl SW, Federal Way, WA 98023
Contact Info: 253-874-5445
Provides early intervention services for infants and toddlers in their homes, community child care settings or play groups. Occupational, physical and speech therapy is provided as needed (no FRC or county funded required).
Center for Children with Special Needs
Offers current summer camp information as well as a searchable database where you can look for camps that meet your child’s needs.
Community Inclusion Program Washington PAVE
Location: 6316 S. 12th St, Tacoma, WA 98465
Contact Info: 253-565-2266 or 800-572-7368
Developmental Disabilities Administration
Hearing, Speech and Deaf Center
Contact Info: 206-323-5770
National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI)
Empowering parents to provide great building blocks for children with visual impairments. Helps parents stay connected with national news and resources. Also provides parents support from other parents.
Location: 528 E Spokane Falls Blvd Suite 14 Spokane, WA 99202
Contact Info: 509-328-1582
O.A.S.I.S. (Organization for Autism Spectrum Information & Support, Inc.)
Provides support and spreads awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorders. To the families who have been battling alone and feel there is no hope and that no one truly cares, we want you to know that we do.
O.A.S.I.S. (Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support)
Pierce County Coalition for Developmental Disabilities (PC2)
Contact Info: 253-564-0707
The Pierce County Coalition for Developmental Disabilities (PC2) is a parent-driven 501(c)3 organization responsible for providing clear, consistent information for families and individuals who experience developmental disabilities in Pierce County, Washington.
Pierce County Parent to Parent
Great list of resources
Location: 6512 23rd Ave NW, #213, Seattle, WA 98117Contact Info: 206-297-6368
A National project dedicated to the concerns of brothers and sisters of people with special health, developmental and mental health concerns.
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Building, 600 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98504-7200
Contact Info: 360-725-6075
Support to parents, guardians, educators and students with disabilities, concerning laws, rules and regulations.
Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO)
Education Ombuds
PO Box 40004
Olympia, WA 98504
Toll-free phone: 1-866-297-2597
Phone interpreter services available.
Fax: 1-844-886-5196
Email us
The Washington State Office of Education Ombuds (OEO) listens, shares information and referrals, and works with families, communities, and schools to address concerns so that every student can fully participate and thrive in our state’s public schools. OEO provides support in multiple languages and has telephone interpretation available.
To get help or learn more about what OEO does, please visit our website: https://www.oeo.wa.
The Washington State Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO) is an independent state agency that helps to reduce educational opportunity gaps by supporting families, students, educators, and other stakeholders in communities across WA in understanding the K-12 school system and resolving concerns collaboratively. OEO services are free and confidential. Anyone can contact OEO with a question or concern about K-12 public schools.
Contact Info: 253-656-1463
Provides information, support groups, aquatic physical therapy for children and adults.
Washington Families For All Disabilities
We are a support group for families with special needs children in the south Sound region. Professionals and other interested parties are also encouraged to attend. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month. Selected lending library resources are available at each meeting. Childcare is not provided.
Sign up to be notified of upcoming meetings.
List serve: wafad@yahoogroups.com
