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1 To Spokane Resources Helpful for Young Moms To Spokane Resources Helpful for Young Moms

2 QUICK LOOK...page 1. HOUSING/BASIC NEEDS.....page 2-5 PARENT SUPPORT..page 6 8 CHILD CARE..... page 8 9 MEDICAL & DENTAL.....page EDUCATION.....page 13 WORK/CAREER.....page LEGAL....page QUICK LOOK...page 1. HOUSING/BASIC NEEDS.....page 2-5 PARENT SUPPORT..page 6 8 CHILD CARE..... page 8 9 MEDICAL & DENTAL.....page EDUCATION.....page 13 WORK/CAREER.....page LEGAL....page 16-17

3 SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING 326 CALL (2255) Alternatives to Domestic Violence (Confidential) 930 N. Monroe St Anna Ogden Hall (Women & Children) 2828 W. Mallon UGM Crisis Shelter 1234 E. Sprague Crosswalk (Teenagers) 525 W. Second HOPE House Women s Shelter (Women), 111 W. Third Salvation Army (Married Couples, Families w/children), 127 E. Nora Ave St. Margaret s 101 E. Hartson Hearth Homes MATERNITY HOMES Life Services Maternity Home 2659 N. Ash St Alexandria s House 949 E. Augusta Residents with low to moderate income levels can locate affordable housing that meets their needs through this website. Consumer initiated tenant screening report which can be used for more than one Landlord (by knowing what is in your report before it is released.you have the opportunity to fix it before it goes to landlords) 2 SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING 326 CALL (2255) Alternatives to Domestic Violence (Confidential) 930 N. Monroe St Anna Ogden Hall (Women & Children) 2828 W. Mallon UGM Crisis Shelter 1234 E. Sprague Crosswalk (Teenagers) 525 W. Second HOPE House Women s Shelter (Women), 111 W. Third Salvation Army (Married Couples, Families w/children), 127 E. Nora Ave St. Margaret s 101 E. Hartson Hearth Homes MATERNITY HOMES Life Services Maternity Home 2659 N. Ash St Alexandria s House 949 E. Augusta Residents with low to moderate income levels can locate affordable housing that meets their needs through this website. Consumer initiated tenant screening report which can be used for more than one Landlord (by knowing what is in your report before it is released.you have the opportunity to fix it before it goes to landlords) 2

4 VANESSA BEHAN CRISIS NURSERY ( Corner of 8 th & Author, 1004 E. 8 th Ave. Spokane SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS LINE 624 RAPE (7273) Lutheran Community Services NW. 210 W. Sprague, Suite #100, Spokane YWCA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM , ext. 139/ TTY ( 829 W. Broadway, Spokane ARMS (ABUSE RECOVERY MINISTRY & SERVICE) ,Long distance toll free Contact [email protected] PO Box 7136 Spokane Share connect to explore alternatives to violence. SPOKANE TRANSIT AUTHORITY ( W. Riverside, Spokane For help with planning your ride or for schedule or service information call 328 RIDE or TTY VANESSA BEHAN CRISIS NURSERY ( Corner of 8 th & Author, 1004 E. 8 th Ave. Spokane SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS LINE 624 RAPE (7273) Lutheran Community Services NW. 210 W. Sprague, Suite #100, Spokane YWCA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM , ext. 139/ TTY ( 829 W. Broadway, Spokane ARMS (ABUSE RECOVERY MINISTRY & SERVICE) ,Long distance toll free Contact [email protected] PO Box 7136 Spokane Share connect to explore alternatives to violence. SPOKANE TRANSIT AUTHORITY ( W. Riverside, Spokane For help with planning your ride or for schedule or service information call 328 RIDE or TTY

5 TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Assists low income families with more affordable home telephone services. Free Cell Phone: 250 voice minutes/250 texts Call SNAP SNAP Energy Assistance or Seasonal help for low income families needing help with heating costs Project Share to get the phone number of the SNAP office in your zip code. Emergency help for heating costs once every other heating season Vehicle Emission Repair Program ( Repair of vehicle emission problems that prevent auto registration SNAP Housing Low income housing options through SNAP s Affordable Rent Program 4 TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (QWEST) Assists low income families with more affordable home telephone services. Free Cell Phone: 250 voice minutes/250 texts Call SNAP SNAP Energy Assistance or Seasonal help for low income families needing help with heating costs Project Share to get the phone number of the SNAP office in your zip code. Emergency help for heating costs once every other heating season Vehicle Emission Repair Program ( Repair of vehicle emission problems that prevent auto registration SNAP Housing Low income housing options through SNAP s Affordable Rent Program 4

6 Women s and Children s Free Restaurant Tuesdays and Wednesdays dinners from 4:30 6 and Friday Lunch from 12:30 2:30. St. Paul s United Methodist Church 1620 N. Monroe. Community Centers Community Centers are a great place to explore for services and family activities. Each one is different, so don t be afraid to call or explore the centers most convenient for you. After all, you are part of the community. They are here for you. Northeast Community Center N. Cook, Spokane, WA Peaceful Valley Community Center N. Cedar, Spokane, WA East Central Community Center S. Stone, Spokane, WA Spokane Valley Partners E. Broadway West Central Community Center N. Belt Caritas Center N. Adams St. Washington Information Network Call 211 or check the web at When you need help but don t know where to turn Get connected and get answers. Calls from landline phones are free. Trained specialists are available to help you find the services you need. First Call for Help hour crisis help. Trained volunteers are ready to assist with crisis intervention and resource referral. 5 Women s and Children s Free Restaurant Tuesdays and Wednesdays dinners from 4:30 6 and Friday Lunch from 12:30 2:30. St. Paul s United Methodist Church 1620 N. Monroe. Community Centers Community Centers are a great place to explore for services and family activities. Each one is different, so don t be afraid to call or explore the centers most convenient for you. After all, you are part of the community. They are here for you. Northeast Community Center N. Cook, Spokane, WA Peaceful Valley Community Center N. Cedar, Spokane, WA East Central Community Center S. Stone, Spokane, WA Spokane Valley Partners E. Broadway West Central Community Center N. Belt Caritas Center N. Adams St. Washington Information Network Call 211 or check the web at When you need help but don t know where to turn Get connected and get answers. Calls from landline phones are free. Trained specialists are available to help you find the services you need. First Call for Help hour crisis help. Trained volunteers are ready to assist with crisis intervention and resource referral. 5

7 VANESSA BEHAN PARENTING CLASSES , E. 8th Ave. CAPA Parenting Classes-Catholic Charities , ( 12 E 5 th Ave. Spokane Child birth and parenting alone classes. (Call for complete information) SCAN N. Cedar St. YoungLives/iHOPE Contact Shauna Edwards at or Sharon Hengy at Free program offers helpful classes, fun, friendships, resources, mentorship and spiritual guidance; with dinner and childcare provided. Young Moms age 21and under. (Call for complete information.) 6 VANESSA BEHAN PARENTING CLASSES , E. 8th Ave. CAPA Parenting Classes-Catholic Charities , ( 12 E 5 th Ave. Spokane Child birth and parenting alone classes. (Call for complete information) SCAN N. Cedar St. YoungLives/iHOPE Contact Shauna Edwards at or Sharon Hengy at Free program offers helpful classes, fun, friendships, resources, mentorship and spiritual guidance; with dinner and childcare provided. Young Moms age 21 and under. (Call for complete information.) 6

8 Children s Home Society of Washington N. Discovery Place Many types of parenting support available Check this out! Helpful websites for moms Everything from A to Z about parenting-fun activities, Health and Safety, Child Development and more. ParentHelp123.org helps families to apply for state sponsored health and food programs, and to find services in their community. 7 Children s Home Society of Washington N. Discovery Place Many types of parenting support available Check this out! Helpful websites for moms Everything from A to Z about parenting-fun activities, Health and Safety, Child Development and more. ParentHelp123.org helps families to apply for state sponsored health and food programs, and to find services in their community. 7

9 WIC Nutrition Program Eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 Downtown 1101 W. College Avenue North Spokane 5901 N. Lidgerwood #21B Northeast Community Center 4001 North Cook East Central Community Center 500 South Stone Spokane Valley Community Center E. Broadway Deer Park (open Thursdays 8-5) United Methodist Church, 113 E. 2nd St, Deer Park West Central Community Center N Belt St Child Care Referral Network: provides specific referrals for child care According to your needs and location. 8 WIC Nutrition Program Eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 Downtown 1101 W. College Avenue North Spokane 5901 N. Lidgerwood #21B Northeast Community Center 4001 North Cook East Central Community Center 500 South Stone Spokane Valley Community Center E. Broadway Deer Park (open Thursdays 8-5) United Methodist Church, 113 E. 2nd St, Deer Park West Central Community Center N Belt St Child Care Referral Network: provides specific referrals for child care According to your needs and location. 8

10 CUDDLES AND CARE SICK CHILD S SERVICES ( St. Anne s children Center, 25 W. 5 th Spokane Offers warm, professional care to mildly ill children, age s birth to 12. No contagious children. $3.50 per hour per child, (minimum 2 hour stay) Call for complete information HEAD START/ECEAP/EARLY HEAD START ( Administration Office, 3939 N. Freya Spokane These are federally funded family involvement programs for low income families with young children. Early Head Start also offers home based services for families during pregnancy and those with infants and toddlers up to three years of age. Call for complete information. WORKING CONNECTIONS CHILD CARE (North), (Southwest), (Valley) (wwwlonlinecso.dshs.wa.gov) 8517 E. Trent Suite #103, Spokane Fee dependent on income. Helps low income working families pay for child care expenses and therefore maintain their jobs. Call for complete information. TANF participants may call there caseworker directly starting in fall CUDDLES AND CARE SICK CHILD S SERVICES ( St. Anne s children Center, 25 W. 5 th Spokane Offers warm, professional care to mildly ill children, age s birth to 12. No contagious children. $3.50 per hour per child, (minimum 2 hour stay) Call for complete information HEAD START/ECEAP/EARLY HEAD START ( Administration Office, 3939 N. Freya Spokane These are federally funded family involvement programs for low income families with young children. Early Head Start also offers home based services for families during pregnancy and those with infants and toddlers up to three years of age. Call for complete information. WORKING CONNECTIONS CHILD CARE (North), (Southwest), (Valley) (wwwlonlinecso.dshs.wa.gov) 8517 E. Trent Suite #103, Spokane Fee dependent on income. Helps low income working families pay for child care expenses and therefore maintain their jobs. Call for complete information. TANF participants may call there caseworker directly starting in fall

11 BASIC HEALTH ( 676 Woodland Square Loop, PO Box 42683, Olympia A statewide program to provide affordable health care coverage. (Call for complete information.) SPOKANE FALLS FAMILY CLINIC or , 120. W. Mission Ave. Spokane 99201, Good reviews on this clinic! CHAS Medical Clinics (Medical & Dental Care) , ( (4 different locations in Spokane) Sliding fee available. Wide range of services for all of family. (Call for more complete information.) ichoice (Spokane, Spokane Valley, Cheney locations) Free pregnancy testing and first trimester care, Free STD testing (lab fees may apply sliding fees) 10 BASIC HEALTH ( 676 Woodland Square Loop, PO Box 42683, Olympia A statewide program to provide affordable health care coverage. (Call for complete information.) SPOKANE FALLS FAMILY CLINIC or , 120. W. Mission Ave. Spokane 99201, Good reviews on this clinic! CHAS Medical Clinics (Medical & Dental Care) , ( (4 different locations in Spokane) Sliding fee available. Wide range of services for all of family. (Call for more complete information.) ichoice (Spokane, Spokane Valley, Cheney locations) Free pregnancy testing and first trimester care, Free STD testing (lab fees may apply sliding fees) 10

12 CHRIST CLINIC , ( 914 W. Carlisle, Spokane Non-profit medical clinic, provides ambulatory care to low-income persons who have limited to no Medical Insurance. Children FIRST , 3120 N. Industrial Park 1st Street, Spokane Free testing and early intervention services for infants/toddlers. Wide variety of services offered. Call for complete information. ABD & ABCD E PROGRAMS (Dental) ( W. College, Rm. 200, Spokane Accepts Medical Coupons. The Spokane Access to Baby & Child Dentistry, Call for Information Kool Smiles E. Francis Provides dental services to children on Medicaid and SCHIP program 11 CHRIST CLINIC , ( 914 W. Carlisle, Spokane Non-profit medical clinic, provides ambulatory care to low-income persons who have limited to no Medical Insurance. Children FIRST , 3120 N. Industrial Park 1st Street, Spokane Free testing and early intervention services for infants/toddlers. Wide variety of services offered. Call for complete information. ABD & ABCD E PROGRAMS (Dental) ( W. College, Rm. 200, Spokane Accepts Medical Coupons. The Spokane Access to Baby & Child Dentistry, Call for Information Kool Smiles E. Francis Provides dental services to children on Medicaid and SCHIP program 11

13 HERO DENTAL , 82 E Francis, Spokane For ages 0 through 20 years. Medical Coupons welcomed HEALTHY OPTIONS A state funded managed care program that provides the medical care for Washington State Medicaid clients. Health plan choices include: , Amerigroup , Community Health Plan of WA , Coordinated Care Corporation (CCC) , United Healthcare Community Plan , Molina NOTE TO TANF Recipients: If the services you need are not covered by your plan you have the option to change your plan. To change call Managed Care or option #1. Be sure to confirm that your Doctor/Counselor accepts the insurance you choose. 12 HERO DENTAL , 82 E Francis, Spokane For ages 0 through 20 years. Medical Coupons welcomed HEALTHY OPTIONS A state funded managed care program that provides the medical care for Washington State Medicaid clients. Health plan choices include: , Amerigroup , Community Health Plan of WA , Coordinated Care Corporation (CCC) , United Healthcare Community Plan , Molina NOTE TO TANF Recipients: If the services you need are not covered by your plan you have the option to change your plan. To change call Managed Care or option #1. Be sure to confirm that your Doctor/Counselor accepts the insurance you choose. 12

14 RUNNING START Education , EWU WSU Spokane , SCC , SFCC Offered through the Community Colleges of Spokane and Eastern Washington University. Enables eligible high school students who seek expanded educational challenges enroll simultaneously in high school and college classes, etc. Call for complete information. to IEL (Institute for Extended Learning) GED and other education completion programs RUNNING START Education , EWU WSU Spokane , SCC , SFCC Offered through the Community Colleges of Spokane and Eastern Washington University. Enables eligible high school students who seek expanded educational challenges enroll simultaneously in high school and college classes, etc. Call for complete information. to IEL (Institute for Extended Learning) GED and other education completion programs

15 Looking for work? Wondering how to finance your education? Considering which career is right for you? Planning to transfer to a four- year college? We have the resources you need! SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (509) , N Greene St, Spokane, WA SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Career & Student Employment Center) (509) , [email protected] Room 226 Second Floor Building Looking for work? Wondering how to finance your education? Considering which career is right for you? Planning to transfer to a four- year college? We have the resources you need! SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (509) , N Greene St, Spokane, WA SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Career & Student Employment Center) (509) , [email protected] Room 226 Second Floor Building 17 14

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17 C.L.E.A.R.(Cordinated Legal Education Assistance & Referral System) , free legal screening for WA. Also provides legal advice over the phone. Call between the hours of 9:30a.m. 12:30noon. COUNTY COURTS (CHINS Petitions) , Rose Thurman, Free civil legal help online. SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT-FAMILY COURT FACILITATOR , 1116 w. Broadway Family Law Center, Room #101 Spokane Contact Roben Esveld, (Call for complete information) 16 C.L.E.A.R.(Cordinated Legal Education Assistance & Referral System) , free legal screening for WA. Also provides legal advice over the phone. Call between the hours of 9:30a.m. 12:30noon. COUNTY COURTS (CHINS Petitions) , Rose Thurman, Free civil legal help online. SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT-FAMILY COURT FACILITATOR , 1116 w. Broadway Family Law Center, Room #101 Spokane Contact Roben Esveld, (Call for complete information) 16

18 V.L.P. (Volunteer Lawyers Programs(Spokane County Bar) , Call Mondays 1:00 5:00p.m. and Thursdays 1:00 4:00p.m. Family Law Advice Clinic 45min. appt. w/attorney, fee $5.00. Divorce Clinic: Non contested cases only, fee $5.00.Mandatory Family Law Forms are available on the following websites: Instructions for Family Law forms for Spokane County are available at: V.L.P. (Volunteer Lawyers Programs(Spokane County Bar) , Call Mondays 1:00 5:00p.m. and Thursdays 1:00 4:00p.m. Family Law Advice Clinic 45min. appt. w/attorney, fee $5.00. Divorce Clinic: Non contested cases only, fee $5.00.Mandatory Family Law Forms are available on the following websites: Instructions for Family Law forms for Spokane County are available at: 17