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- Asian Counseling and Referral Service - Serves Asians and Pacific Islanders in Seattle and King County--many of whom have nowhere else to turn. ACRS provides a wide array of social and behavioral health services in a multicultural, multilingual setting.
www.acrs.org
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of King County - Facilitates one-to-one mentoring relationship between an adult volunteer and a child at risk. Volunteers serve as role models help youth increase their self-confidence, reach their highest potential, and see themselves as having happy and successful futures.
www.bigsandlittles.org
- Catholic Community Services-East King County - Assists the disabled, families, elders, children, and the homeless with counseling, shelter, adoption, pregnancy support, volunteer chore services, information and referrals.
eastkingcounty-center.catholiccharitiesseattlearch.org
- Child Care Resources of Seattle - King County - Child care information including an online child care database, the Seattle MOST Database of out-of-school activity programs, and telephone referrals.
www.childcare.org
- Children's Services of Snoqualmie Valley - Serves children and families who live in Duvall, Carnation, Fall City, Snoqualmie and North Bend Districts.
www.cssv.org
- City Year Seattle / King County - Corps members serve as teachers' aides in public schools, renovate housing for the homeless, turn vacant lots into community gardens, operate recreational programs for senior citizens, teach health and public safety curriculums, and run after-school programs.
www.cityyear.org/seattle
- Crisis Clinic of Seattle / King County - Crisis Clinic provides crisis intervention and information and referrals efficiently, effectively and with compassion to all people of King County.
www.crisisclinic.org
- Eastside Domestic Violence Program - Provides help getting free from an abusive relationship in North and East King County, Washington. EDVP offers a wide range of shelter and community programs. Also provide specialized training to law enforcement, medical organizations and businesses.
www.edvp.org
- Habitat for Humanity of East King County - We help build and renovate houses with donated land, labor, money, and materials from citizens, churches, synagogues, and local businesses, to help people to build a better life in East King County.
www.habitatekc.org
- Interracial Family Network of Seattle-King County - Interracial family support, nurturing, and resources for families in the Seattle-King County Metropolitan Area
www.isomedia.com/homes/duncan/interracial.html
- King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Comprehensive resources women can depend on to escape an abusive relationship including emergency hotlines, shelters and other social services by area, training and workshops, etc.
www.kccadv.org
- Neighborhood House - A multi-service agency that helps low-income people become more self-sufficient. We serve residents of Seattle and King County public housing communities with child development programs, social services and transportation.
www.neighborhoodhousewa.org
- Northwest Parent Connection - Provides resources to Seattle-King County parents including school guides, movie and restaurant reviews, and online forums to connect with other parents about play groups, events, garage sales, exchanges, and so forth.
www.nwparent.com
- Parents Connect - An ongoing gathering and information exchange for parents and caregivers of individuals with special needs. Monthly meetings are held in Auburn, Washington.
www.parentsconnect.org
- Parkview Services - Not-for-profit organization provides group home, summer camp, affordable housing and other services for people with developmental disabilities.
www.parkviewservices.org
- PEPS: Program for Early Parent Support - A non-profit organization that serves parents of children birth to age 3 in King County, Washington.
www.pepsgroup.org
- PROVAIL - Formerly United Cerebral Palsy of King and Snohomish Counties, PROVAIL is the state's largest private, multi-service agency dedicated to meeting the needs of people with all types of disabilities in this area.
www.provail.org
- Seattle-King County Food Banks Resource Directory - Information on locating local area food banks. Listings organized by zip codes and place names.
www.cityofseattle.net/humanservices/csd/survivalservices/emergencyfood/foodbanks.htm
- Seattle-King County Workforce Development Council - Mission is to implement a world-class education, training, and employment system that will ensure all individuals have access to the resources necessary to attain and retain living wage employment and career paths, and ensure that employers will have access to a well-qualified workforce.
www.seakingwdc.org
- Senior Services of Seattle/King County - Provides King County seniors with information about wellness, nutrition, home repair, senior center activities, day health centers, and homesharing and services such as counseling, legal assistance, and transportation.
www.seniorservices.org
- South King County Multi Service Center - Provides information and services to low-income families and individuals including information about education, job success, energy assistance, and family stabilization and support.
www.skcmsc.com
- The Arc of King County - Provides a variety of support services for people with developmental disabilities and their families through its projects and programs.
www.arcofkingcounty.org
- United Way of King County - Your community safety net. United Way of King County strengthens our communities by enhancing the ability of people to care for one another.
www.uwkc.org
- With a Little Help - Provides home services for seniors, aging parents, and folks with special needs including respite care, companionship, housework help, and transportation.
www.withalittlehelp.org
- Youth Eastside Services - Wide array of services for young people and parents in King County's Eastside-- for example, goal setting classes, substance abuse counseling, and sexual abuse therapy. Offices in Bellevue, Kirkland, and Redmond.
www.youtheastsideservices.org/home.htm
- YWCA Seattle-King-Snohomish County - The YWCA helps improve the quality of life for women of all ages, faiths and races, and their families. Services include shelter, child care, work training, parental skills training, and health care access among other things.
www.ywcaworks.org
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