Help Me Grow Skagit

Help Me Grow Skagit aims to offer families seamless access to community services and support so they can easily connect to what they need, when they need it. Connect families to services through Gaby Camarena, the Family Resource Navigator by call or text 360-630-8352. Visit the website at www.helpmegrowskagit.org and Click here for the English HMG Flyer and the Spanish Help Me Grow Flyer

Nutrition First's first ever Cookbook!

Is there a meal you think about all the time? Maybe one that reminds you of your home or culture? One that brings back happy memories? Or maybe recipes you created yourself or with loved ones? Do these recipes include WIC foods? If so, we would love to have you share them with us!

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Nutrition First will be launching a culture forward recipe page to share different ways that WIC foods can be used. Send us your creative, time tested, or ol' reliable recipes and we'll include them!  

Help Me Grow VISTA - AmeriCorps

A collaboration with the Children’s Council of Skagit County and United General District 304, this position will help design and establish a parent education series as part of an effort to build a continuum of early childhood development supports. People of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity are encouraged to apply.

Pregnancy and Beyond

At the Stanwood Warm Beach Conference Center on Tuesday, August 30th, 2022, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. This event is geared toward medical providers, nurses, labor & delivery specialists, NICU/PICU hospitalists, midwives, doulas, lactation consultants, social workers, public health professionals, treatment and recovery providers, and support services. Continuing Education (CE) credits will be available for participants.

Advancing Applications of HOPE, the Science of the Positive, and Positive Community Norms

This two-hour virtual workshop led by The Montana Institute will provide an overview of the Science of the Positive, Positive Community Norms, and Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE) frameworks and how they can be used in harmony to promote child development, grow Positive Childhood Experiences, and promote a healing-centered approach to help children and adults increase resiliency. 

Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence - DV Assessment and Response

Please join us for a free virtual home visitor training with presenters from a wonderful team of experienced and wise home visitors and staff! Even though you have experience and a lot to offer, it can still be tough to get a conversation started or to know what to say when someone shares their experience of abuse. For questions about the virtual training, email or call Jenni Olmstead, jenni.olmstead@dcyf.wa.gov, 360.725.4414

Upcoming substance use disorder (SUD) family navigator training

Washington State Community Connectors (WSCC) and partners have developed a training to educate families about substance use disorder (SUD) and related treatment options across the state. This training is grounded in research and information supported by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA), including their training and technical assistance partners.

o August 29 to September 1

o September 26 to 29

o October 10 to 13

Advances in Lactation Conference

Join us on Wednesday September 28th for our annual Advances in Lactation Conference! Registration is now open and we are looking forward to seeing everyone there! We are confirming speakers this month and will get out an agenda soon. Sessions will be recorded for those who register but are not able to attend.

Questions or submit an abstract to speak at the conference, please email info@nutritionfirstwa.org.

Informed Response to Refugee Trauma Webinar

August 11th at 10AM through the Build Initiative.Families and young children who have experienced resettlement often arrive in the US having undergone traumatic experiences of war, persecution, and extreme violence. Then they face additional traumas and stressors upon entry to the US due to misconceptions about the resettlement process and the racism they are shown. Join this webinar to better understand how to recognize trauma, support families and children, and work towards embracing the strengths and assets these individuals bring to our communities.

Help Me Grow WA HRSA's Maternal and Infant Health Mapping Tool

HRSA has a great mapping tool displaying maternal and infant health data.

Lactation Education Resources August Newsletter

In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month, lactation courses are discounted all month! That and more in the August newsletter.