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Resources

Book and media recommendations

Most books are available for purchase, at your local library, or as free read-alouds on YouTube. YouTube can be a great way for caregivers to preview books before sharing with children. 

Death and loss

Connection & emotions

Divorce

Stress and Trauma

Gender, sexuality, and families

For parents and educators 

Resources for Seattle, King County, and Washington State residents: 

Crisis Support
988 - Crisis and Suicide 
911 - Emergency 
1-888-404-7763 - Perinatal Mental Health Warm Line
800-799-7233 - Domestic Violence Hotline


Levels of Mental Health Care

  1. Outpatient Mental Health Care - weekly or bi-weekly hour-long sessions (this is what I provide)
  2. Intensive Outpatient - often 3 days/week, 3 hours/day 
  3. Partial Hospitalization - often 4 days/week, 7 hours/day
  4. Inpatient Stabilization - often 3-10 day stays in a hospital setting, usually accessed through an emergency department 
  5. Residential Treatment - often 4 - 8 week stays
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Finding Child Care
Bright Spark 
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Child Care Subsidies
Working Connections - income is at or below 60% of the state medium income and currently working or in school
Child Care Assistance Program - incomes within the range of 60.01%-94% state medium income - waitlist
Best Starts for Kids - income is below 85% of the state medium income - waitlist
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Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT)​​​​
About 1 of every 8 children has a challenge with development that makes them eligible for Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT). With early support, most children catch up with their peers! ESIT supports children ages 0-3 and their families with milestones like walking, talking, eating, playing, and learning. Families gain skills and knowledge to support their child's needs.
More information here.
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Child Find
Child Find seeks to locate all children with disabilities who would benefit from public services. They provide an initial referral point for children not enrolled in Seattle Public Schools. Additionally, they conduct outreach efforts to identify at-risk children who may not be independently referred.
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If you suspect a child has a disability, they are over the age of three, and are not currently enrolled in Seattle Public Schools contact Child Find here.​
 
Assessments for ADHD and Autism
For children: Seattle Children's Hospital, UW Medical, reach out for other referrals.  
For adults: Reach out for individual referrrals.
There are typically long waitlists, so I recommend getting on a waitlist soon if you have any concerns. 
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Social Security for Disabilities ​
Available for adults and children. 
Apply here. 
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Support Groups​
Inquire for referrals 
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Paid Family and Medical Leave
PFML is a support for Washington workers. It covers leave for yourself or to care for a loved one with a medical event or for bonding with a new child (a birth, adoption, or foster placement). Mental health diagnosis can sometimes qualify as a medical event. 
See if you qualify here. ​ ​​
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