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Parenting
- 1-2-3 Magic and More 1-2-3 Magic: Encouraging Good Behavior, Independence and Self-Esteem
Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D.
www.parentmagic.com - The Explosive Child
Ross W. Green - How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk
Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish - Our Babies, Ourselves: How Biology and Culture Shape the Way We Parent
Meredith F. Small - Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive
Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Mary Hartzel, M. Ed. - Parenting Well in a Media Age: Keeping Our Kids Human
Gloria DeGaetano - Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, Energetic
Mary Sheedy Kurcinka - Setting Limits with your Strong-Willed Child: Eliminating Conflict by Establishing CLEAR, Firm, and Respectful Boundaries
Robert J. MacKenzie, Ed.D. - Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too
Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish - Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill: A Call to Action Against TV, Movie & Video Game Violence
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman and Gloria DeGaetano
Special Education
- Autism Guidebook for Washington State: A Resource for Individuals, Families and Professionals
The Autism Task Force (Washington state)
http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/mch/Autism/Guidebook.htm - Autism Outreach Project
http://www.nwesd.org/1510106111443553/site/default.asp - The IEP Primer and the Individualized Program: Preschool Through Post-Secondary Transition
Beverly A. School and Arlene Cooper - Protecting the Educational Rights of students with Disabilities in Public Schools: A Handbook for Parents with Children in Elementary and Secondary Public Schools in Washington State | Español (Spanish)
Office of the Education Ombudsman - Survival Kit for the Special Education Teacher
by Roger Pierangelo - Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents
by Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D.
Other Topics
- Breaking the Silence: A Guide to Helping Children with Complicated Grief - Suicide, Homicide, AIDS, Violence, and Abuse (2nd Edition)
Linda Goldman - Coming Out, Coming In: Nurturing the Well-Being and Inclusion of Gay Youth in Mainstream Society
Linda Goldman - How the Brain Learns to Read
David A. Sousa - The Nine Characteristics of High-Performing Schools: A Research-Based Resource for Schools and Districts to Assist with Improving Student Learning (2nd Edition)
G. Sue Shannon and Pete Bylsma - Raising Our Children to Be Resilient: A Guide to Helping Children Cope with Trauma in Today’s World
Linda Goldman - 7 Resources for Parents & Schools
publications in multiple languages by Office of the Education Ombudsman
More Resources
- OSPI Parent Resources
- League of Education Voters
- Literacy Network Of Washington
- National Coalition for Community Education
- Parents For Student Success
- Partnership For Learning (PFL)
- Parent Involvement Matters
- Resolution Washington
- Safe Schools Coalition
- Stand For Children
- Seattle Special Education PTSA
- TeamChild
- Treehouse
- Washington State Parents and Teachers Association (PTA)
- Washington State Special Education Coalition (WSSEC)
- Yellow Pages for Kids
- Washington Law Help
- Neighborhood House Family Involvement audio links
- Arc of Washington
- Families Advocating for Students of Color
Before & After School Programs
- Afterschool.gov
Connecting after-school providers to federal resources that support children and youth during out-of-school hours. - Washington State Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs
Youth facilities, activities and programs in communities statewide
206-461-3890
Dispute Resolution Services
- Resolution Washington
Dispute resolution services in regional locations statewide
Toll Free 888-803-4696
Services for People With Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities Council
800-634-4473 - Washington PAVE
Information, training and support services for a diverse population of individuals with disabilities.
Toll Free 800-572-7368 - Washington Protection and Advocacy System
Toll Free 800-562-2702
English as a Second Language (ESL) Services
- Hopelink
Adult ESL program and citizenship classes in East King County.
425-869-6000 - The Literacy Network of Washington
A toll-free hot line and online directory for adults needing English language and literacy instruction. The Web site directory provides users a searchable database of more than 200 adult literacy program sites located throughout Washington.
888-444-5744 - Refugee Women’s Alliance
Culturally and linguistically appropriate youth tutoring, and ESL and citizenship services for women and families.
206-721-0243
GLBTQ
- Youth Suicide Prevention Program
- Safe Schools Coalition
- King County Health
- Stop Bullying Now
- Safety Center
Health Services
- Community Health Line
Information on health and human services in King County
Toll Free 800-621-4636 or 206-461-3200 - Sea Mar Community Health Centers
High-quality, comprehensive health and human services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos
206-763-5277
Legal Services
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Civil liberties and constitutional rights information.
206-624-2184 - Coordinated Legal Education, Advice and Referral system (CLEAR)
Intake and referral services for low-income, non-criminal legal assistance.
Toll Free 888-201-1014 (statewide, outside of King County) or 206-464-1519 (King County only) - Northwest Women’s Law Center
Information and referral services for low-income and middle-income women and men in Washington who do not have access to paid or pro bono attorneys.
206-621-7691 - Seattle Immigration & Family Law Group
Immigration, citizenship and family law legal services.
206-297-0506 - Washington Law Help
Online legal information provided in multiple languages. on a variety of topics, including youth law and education, civil rights, family law and immigration.
Mental Health Services
- Crisis Line
Emotional crisis and trauma services in King County.
Toll Free 866-427-4747 or 206-461-3222 - DSHS, Mental Health Division, Regional Support Networks
Information and referral to public mental health services and to crisis lines.
Toll Free 800-446-0259
Parent & Family Support Services
- Catholic Charities Spokane
Food, shelter, clothing, education, counseling and support to those in need, regardless of creed, in Eastern Washington.
Toll Free 800-831-1209 - Catholic Community Services of Western Washington
Child care, counseling, family preservation, emergency housing, long-term care, pregnancy support, adoption and foster care services.
206-328-5696 - Children’s Home Society
Adoption, family support, out-of-home care, early childhood development, advocacy and child and family counseling in 13 locations statewide.
206-695-3200 - Department of Social & Health Services
Crisis intervention counseling for families in conflict.
800-422-7556 - DSHS Children’s Administration Constituent Relations
Information and complaints involving family assessment and counseling services, at-risk youth (ARY) petitions and Child in Need of Services (CHINS) petitions.
1-800-723-4831 - First Place
Culturally relevant education (K-5) and support services for low-income and moderate- income families, including parenting classes, counseling, and basic and social services.
206-323-6715 - Hopelink
Housing, shelters, basic and support services, and family development services for families struggling with homelessness in East and North King County, in cooperation with schools and communities.
425-869-6000 - National Runaway Switchboard
Confidential inquiries and referrals for parents and runaway youth
800-621-4000 - Refugee Women’s Alliance
Culturally and linguistically appropriate family support and parent education services for women and families.
206-721-0243 - Washington State Child Care Resource and Referral
800-446-1114
Special Education Services
- Special Education Ombudsman, Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction
Support, information and referral, mediation services and complaints.
360-725-6075 - Sound Options Mediation and Training Group
Mediation services for parents and local school districts.
Toll Free 800-692-2540
Tutoring Services
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Reading and language skills programs to low-income families to improve the reading and language skills of at-risk children
206-461-0123