Local parishes provide services to families who are pregnant or are caregivers of young children. Offers: - Support groups for women and parents, although availability varies by location. - Resource referral - Materials support (clothing, diapers, wipes, etc., as available)

Provides vouchers to a St. Vincent de Paul thrift store. Provides beds through select neighborhood chapters in King County. Some restrictions and/or limits may apply. Not all areas of King County are served by a chapter not all existing neighborhood chapters provide help with furniture or beds.

Offers a free dinner for youth and young adults, served seven times a week in the University District. Youth advocates are available to provide support and referrals to other services and can sometimes provide clothing (including Winter items), toiletries and books, depending on donations received.

Partners with KidVantage, formerly Eastside Baby Corner, to provide childcare essentials such as the following:   -  Diapers -  Formula -  Baby Clothes -  Cribs -  Car Seats -  Children's Clothes

Operates a Self-select food pantry that provides groceries to individuals and families. Provides diapers, baby wipes, and hygiene products when available. Also has pet food when available.

Provides financial assistance for eligible families providing kinship care. Examples of items that qualify for financial assistance are listed below:   -  Food, clothing, transportation, household items -  Legal custody filing fees -  School uniforms, supplies, field trips, band instruments -  Sports and youth activities registrations, fees, uniforms, tutoring -  One-time help with rent or utilities to prevent eviction or shut-off

Provides a one-stop hub of services in an environment designed for families. Services are individualized based on each family's needs and goals. Services include: - Kaleidoscope play and learn - Monthly community events - Resource fairs - Childcare enrollment support - Computer lab with printer - Showers - Basic needs items such as diapers, wipes, clothing, tents, sleeping bags and snacks

Provides access to reusable clothing items for adult job seekers. Assists low-income adults with quality, reusable clothing and accessories appropriate for office work, interviews, and other self-sufficiency activities. The inventory changes often and can be limited in quantity, style, and size. Feminine and masculine clothing items are available. Clothing is not to be exchanged or returned.

Meaningful, community-centered connections for young people are critical to their success. The Bobbe J. Bridge Resource Center helps ensure youth and families have access to information, programs, and opportunities that support their needs and goals. The Resource Center partners with non-profit organizations and community members to provide coordinated assistance to youth and families in one central location at the Children and Family Justice Center. The Resource Center hours are Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm. Anyone can access services during these times. In an effort to increase virtual access and minimize barriers, the Youth Support Resources site provides information about youth & family resources in King County. Resources may be filtered by type of service, age, and desired travel distance. To access the Youth Support Resources go to https://youthresources.kingcounty.gov/. If you would like to add or update information to this resource database please e-mail [email protected]. The Resource Center hosts the Clothing Shop, an onsite boutique-style clothing shop, where youth can shop for free, well-curated, new or gently used items of clothing to wear to their next job interview, court appearance, award ceremony, graduation, or other special occasion.

Provides emergency financial assistance to wounded military personnel, disabled veterans, and their families, and first responders from the onset of injury or illness throughout their recovery period. Assistance is provided in the form of checks paid directly to vendors/service providers.   Financial assistance varies, based on individual needs ranging from rent, utilities, vehicle payments, groceries, clothing, and travel expenses. Services are subject to funds available at the time of request.

Parents as Teachers Partners with parents to support their child’s growth and development. Twice-monthly visits focus on learning through play, understanding the stages of child development, helping through the inevitable challenges of parenting, and supporting overall family well-being. Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Also offers weekly, bi-lingual playgroups. Parent Cafe's Playgroups include open play time, art projects, structured movement or song time, stories, parent support/coaching, and time to connect with other adults. Welcome Baby Boxes Gives parents essential supplies for their new babies. The baby box includes a sleep sack, washcloths, a Vashon onesie, and a hand-made quilt, along with parenting books and a Thriftway gift card. Clothing, diapers and some baby supplies are also available.

The Resource Access Team is a multifunctional customer service team within the Department of Community and Human Services that will serve as a centralized information and resource referral system, making it easier for residents of King County to access the services they need. The Resource Access Team aims to help residents connect to resources, navigate services, or bridge short-term financial gaps. The Resource Access Team may provide financial assistance to King County residents to help them gain or retain employment, support educational goals leading to employment, or meet basic needs, including but not limited to food, healthcare, shelter, childcare, transportation and safety. Resource Access Financial Assistance is intended for emergent or one-time situations and not intended for recurrent or regular needs. The Resource Access Team does not provide rental assistance.

Provides essential goods such as clothing and shoes, diapers, wipes, formula, school supplies etc. to children from low-income immigrant, refugee and undocumented families. Supplies may be picked up from a Renton location during a distribution event, delivered to the doorstep in person or shipped to families. Also offers scholarships for extra-curricular activities such as sports programs for elementary and middle school-age children.

Helps military service members and their families who run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other hardships directly related to military service.   Assists with basic life needs and unanticipated financial needs such as:   -  Mortgage and rent -  Car payment -  Home and auto repairs -  Insurance   -  Utilities -  Food -  Clothing.    The financial assistance is in the form of up to $1,500 in grants that do not need to be repaid.   All grants are paid directly to the "creditor" (such as the electric company), and not to the individual.   Each case is reviewed individually and acceptance determined by a committee.   Applicants can receive funds only once every 18 months, and only twice total.   Second requests for assistance must be caused by a new situation and deployment.

Community Resource access for people who are rent burdened need resources such as clothing, transportation assistance, and free laundry. Those who are experiencing behavioral health challenges need a welcoming place that can provide health service referrals and advocacy. Folks who are living outside need a refuge where they are warmly welcomed and can access food and hygiene supplies, etc.

Provides emergency drop-in support services for Native clients.   Services include the following:   - Advocacy/case management - Emergency clothing - Nursing services - Assessment and referral to drug and alcohol treatment - Cultural programming - Applications and questions regarding DSHS benefits, as well as BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) benefits. Also provides a place for clients to socialize, watch television, and participate in Native cultural activities. Offers Native arts and craft sessions weekly. Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.

Provides free clothing for Seattle residents in need and anyone who is homeless. Adult sizes only. Limited amount of linens such as blankets, towels and sheets may also be available.

Offers free food access to shoppers through grocery-store style Food Markets where enrolled shoppers may visit twice per month to receive fresh, frozen and shelf-stable foods.

Provides diapers on a limited basis as donations allow for Kent School District residents.

Public health nurses provide families with care coordination services through home or community visits or on the telephone. Services include: -  Screenings and assessment of child -  Help with child's changing needs -  Help with concerns such as feeding, nutrition, growth, development, and behavior -  Referrals to local community resources and organizations -  Help locating financial assistance to pay for child's health care -  Coordination with child's health care and other service providers -  Help with transition services, such as school, hospitals, clinic -  Providing information about child's condition -  Help developing and maintaining a network of services and providers  Connects parents who have children on Medicaid who have a diagnosis that causes them to be incontinent with free diapers covered by Medicaid.

Facilitates one-on-one meetings with a parenting mentor, who can help clients set up a class schedule and meet for individual parenting training sessions and encouragement. Separate mentoring available for mothers and fathers. Classes meet court requirements. Topics include: -  Nurturing relationships. -  Safe places -  Healthy start -  Effective education Clients enrolled and participating in the parenting program may be eligible for additional support. Participants earn "Care Net Cash" which they can use to shop in the baby boutique, which has items like diapers, formula, clothing and baby furniture including car seats and cribs. Limited one-time assistance provided for non-participants.

Provides clients with access to a career center and mentors in support of job searching or career transitions. Offers personalized appointments to outfit under- or un-employed women and nonbinary people with interview-appropriate clothing. Clients who secure a job are invited to join the professional group, a job retention program with monthly meetings, coaches, expert speakers, and professional networking with peers.

Provides free, gently used and new children’s items for children ages 0-17. Items provided include: - Season-appropriate clothing and shoes - Diapers, formula, and other essentials for infants - Multicultural learning toys and books - Baby gear and equipment Inventory is based on community donations and availability of items is not guaranteed.

Operates a daily drop-in center for homeless youth and young adults. Offers: - Case Management - Hot meals and snacks - Computer access - Device charging - Clothing - Showers & laundry - Activities Operates as a heating/cooling center during extreme weather advisories.

Provides limited free baby food and supplies, such as the following:   -  Jarred food -  Formula -  Diapers   -  Wet wipes