A Step Ahead in Pierce County:
A Step Ahead in Pierce County supports families of infants and toddlers with special needs. Offers home visits and peer groups to Pierce County children aged birth to three with developmental delays or who are in foster care. Enhances child development and relationships, both at home and in their community.

Call:  (253) 471-2727
www.asapc.org

Children’s Home Society:
Children’s Home Society provides a variety of services for children and families across the state. Services include adoption, mental health services, reunification, early learning (Early Head Start, Head Start, Parents as Teacher, court-based drop-in child care), family support services, Family Support Centers, out of home care, and advocacy.

Call: (253) 850-2584
www.childrenshomesociety.org

HopeSparks:
HopeSparks provides counseling and educational services to address issues including: abuse, divorce/anger management, depression, early childhood development, and marriage crisis. The mission of HopeSparks, a nonprofit, human service agency located in Pierce County, is to strengthen families by inspiring courage and confidence to make lasting change.

Call: (253) 565.4484
www.hopesparks.org

Metropolitan Development Council:
The Metropolitan Development Council (MDC) is a nonprofit Community Action Partnership. MDC offers services in over 40 programs through education, family services, drug and alcohol treatment, housing, homeless services, prevention, and economic and career development. Provides individualized help to clients who need assistance in more than one area of their lives. Efficient communication, referral, and case management services ensure clients receive the most comprehensive and effective care.

Call: (253) 383-3921
www.mdc-tacoma.org

Pierce County Community Connections:
The Pierce County Community Connections Department manages the County’s aging and long-term care, mental health, developmental disabilities, and chemical dependency services. The department develops comprehensive plans, operates and monitors programs, and helps community agencies.

Call: (253) 798-4500 or 1(800) 642-5769
www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/humsvcs/humsvcs.htm

Puget Sound Educational Services District:
Puget Sound Educational Services District develops and delivers a wide selection of services for ages birth through 21.  These include helping schools and serving students and families directly. Sometimes services are free. Types of services offered to children and those who care for them: infant and preschool programs; comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and social services; involvement and job readiness opportunities for parents; training and support for the child care community; programs for students with special needs; services for children with vision issues, hearing loss, and deaf-blindness.

Call: (253) 778-7800
www.psesd.org

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

The Tacoma City Association of Colored Women’s Clubs:
The Tacoma City Association of Colored Women’s Clubs promotes and improves the education, health, and cultural awareness of all citizens, so that lives and relationships are improved and the quality of the community is enhanced.In spite of the name, the Association is not restricted to any racial or ethnic group. McCarver Moms,a program of the Tacoma City Association of Colored Women’s Clubs, focuses on parenting classes, parent support and mentoring, conflict resolution and interpersonal life-skills, community resource information, social service referrals, tutoring, and educational play for children.

Call: (253) 627 9777
www.Tacomacwc.org

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department:
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department enhances personal and community health by controlling contagious diseases, protecting drinking water and food supplies, preventing illness and death caused by behavior choices, dealing with public health emergencies and natural disasters, and also strengthening families. Family Support Centers located in almost every area of Pierce County. Each Family Support Center helps families learn about: healthy pregnancy, how young children grow, how to help a child learn, and parenting skills. Family Support Centers also help families find resources for food, clothing, and housing.

Call: (253) 798-6543
www.tpchd.org/index.php