ChildReach:
ChildReach, a program of Pierce County Community Services, provides free screening for children age birth to 36 months at a variety of convenient community locations. Screenings are provided for language, learning, behavior, and motor development. Parents receive information and resources, such as developmental activities and community resources. Referral and follow-up provided.

Children’s Museum of Tacoma:
The Children’s Museum of Tacoma’s exhibits and programs celebrate the power and importance of play in a child’s healthy development. A visit to the Children’s Museum of Tacoma transports you and your child to a world of imaginative play and creative discovery. Come connect with your child through play at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma’s free, neighborhood-based program, Play to Learn, at eight locations throughout Pierce County weekly.
Call: (253) 627-6031
www.ChildrensMuseumofTacoma.org

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Child and Youth Services:
Fort Lewis provides quality child and youth development options through Child, Youth, and School Services (CYSS). It is a network of systems and programs reducing the conflict between parental responsibilities and unit mission requirements. CYSS includes full-day, part-day, and hourly child care programs; before- and after-school care programs; middle and teen programs; family child care; team sports and outreach sports programs; and resource and referral for on-and off-post.
Call: (253) 967-3056
www.jblmmwr.com/CYS.htm

KBTC Public Television:
KBTC Public Television provides Pierce County parents, teachers, and caregivers with PBS resources that help children develop a lifelong love of learning. Builds and promotes partnerships with community organizations, childcare networks, schools, libraries, and government agencies while also:
  • Broadcasting 9.5 hours of children’s educational programming each weekday.
  • Delivering parent educational messages between programs.
  • Developing and presenting workshops and events to help parents, teachers, and caregivers use television as a positive force in children’s lives.
  • Advocating for and raising awareness of early care and education issues.
Call: (253) 680-7700
www.kbtc.org

Pierce County Library System:
Pierce County Library System supplies rich resources, like free books, music, DVDs, and magazines for parents and caregivers. Knowledgeable librarians and staff help families find what they are looking for. Children and families get free programs year-around. Child care centers and family child care homes get free STARS classes and book delivery.

Puyallup Public Library:
Puyallup Public Library offers free story times for young children and free programs for all ages throughout the year. Lots of books, movies, music, puppets, and much more available for check-out.

Puyallup Tribe of Indians:
The Puyallup Indians have lived along the shores of Puget Sound for thousands of years. Tribal members play vital roles in many aspects of life in the Puget Sound region. The Puyallup Tribe’s Birth to Six Program promotes the development of healthy children in our community by strengthening the critical roles of parents, families, and professionals by giving all of our children the best possible start in life. Birth to Six provides child development screening, culturally-relevant family resource coordination, information and referral, and direct early intervention services. Those eligible are Indian children between birth to five years of age, who are enrolled in a federally recognized Tribe. Families must reside within the service area of the Puyallup Tribe.
Call: (253)572-6061
www.puyallup-tribe.com

Tacoma-Pierce County Child Care Resource & Referral (City of Tacoma):
Tacoma-Pierce County Child Care Resource & Referral gives free telephone and on-line referrals of licensed child care. Also available: information on how to choose quality care and general information about child care in Pierce County. Professional development and on-site help given to licensed child care providers.
Call: (253) 591-2025 or 1-888-370-6133
www.cityoftacoma.org/childcare