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FamilyWorks, a food bank and family center, nourishes and strengthens individuals and families by connecting people with support, resources and community

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Homepage FW Blurb: Join us for Sunday Dinner at Tom Douglas' Palace Ballroom on October 3, 2010 from 5-7:30 pm, and support the food bank and family center! It all begins with a silent auction at 5 with cocktails and a scrumptious dinner and program at 6pm.   We would love you to join us at our table.

To be mailed an invitation, call (206) 694-6727 or RSVP through brownpapertickets.com/event/116819. Guest speaker: Matthew Amster-Burton, Author of Hungry Monkey.

Please thank our sponsors: Adobe, Parks Family, Molly Moon's Handmade Ice Cream, E&J Gallo Winery, Banner Bank, DuBois Law Firm, PLLC, Sharon Carlsen & Babbs Weissman, Palace Ballroom

Thanks to all who came to the FamilyWorks Potluck on Saturday, July 31st.  We enjoyed lots of good food and we send out a special thanks to Leo El Magnifico for the magic show!

Check out a copy of our 2009 Annual Report - with great thanks to  Studio 5 Creative and United Reprographics.

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About FamilyWorks

FamilyWorks strengthens the community by helping individuals and families find the resources they need.

Join us and get involved in our programs:

Emergency Food Bank and Home Delivery
Parent/Child Support
After School Tutoring
Teen Parent Support and Resources
Employment and Life Skills Development
Information and Referral

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What's Happening at FamilyWorks!: Click here to download a copy of our current calendar; FamilyWorks Tutoring Program Oct 18, 2010

Free after school tutoring for children in first through fifth grade. This 1:1 tutoring program runs from October 18, 2010 through May 25, 2011. Call the tutoring program coordinator at 576-6534 or the main number (694-6727) for a student application packet or if you are interested in being a volunteer tutor.
More info >>; Reflective Parenting of Toddlers and Preschoolers Oct 06, 2010

This is a free 6 week parenting class for parents/caregivers of children 18 months to 5 years of age. Call 206-694-6727 to register.
More info >>; Job Search and Communication Sep 21, 2010

Talking, writing, phoning, and emailing are all ways to help you get a job. Come and talk with Sonia Lyris (who has a background in Human Resources) about how to improve the quality of your communication while doing your job search.
More info >>; Free Parenting Class for Teen/Young Parents Aug 14, 2010
North Seattle Family Center
This is a free, 5 week parenting class for parents up to 23 years of age provided by SPARK (Strong Partners and Relationships for Kids). The class will meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, starting on August 14th at the North Seattle Family Center.
More info >>; Teen/Young Parent Program Jan 01, 2010

This free program is designed to provide support to parents up to 23 years of age. The program has a support group that meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 4-6 (from Aug 14-Oct 9 SPARK will be providing a free parenting class during this time). There is also a home visiting program. Call Gladys on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 694-6729 or at 335-6943 for more information.
More info >>; Are You A Single Parent? Jan 01, 2010

Check out the Single Parent Meet Up website. FamilyWorks collaborates with them to provide a variety of family friendly activities
More info >>; On-going Playgroups for Parents and Children Jan 01, 2010

Join us for free, drop in playgroups for parents/caregivers with their children (birth to 5 years old).
More info >>; Join us in supporting the Food Bank Jan 01, 2010

Please donate food to the food bank to help families. You can also make it easier for folks to come to the Food Bank by donating bus tickets--booklets can be purchased at Bartell's.
More info >>; Upcoming events…