Children and Youth (18 and under)
Write 253
College application writing workshops for high school students; after-school writing programs in Tacoma/Pierce County schools; writing and book clubs for justice-involved youth.
Tacoma Community College Fresh Start Program
Phone:
253-566-5086
From site: Fresh Start gives you the opportunity to complete your high school diploma requirements while accumulating college credit.
Summer Jobs 253
Program that provides the opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to work (part-time) in a small business or community organizations and gain school credits and work experience while doing so. Students are paid a stipend for their time spent working.
DSHS Alternative Solutions
Phone:
360-664-5028
Alternate Phone:
800-604-1146
Assistance with lowering child support payments, license suspension, finding employment, and other needs connected to court-ordered child support.
The People's Assembly
A Mutual Aid Network that offers support to the community in a variety of ways, including food, transportation, and more. As it is run 100% by volunteers, please check the site for current information and/or upcoming events.
Second Cycle
Phone:
253-327-1916
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday (Retail and Repair), 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm; Saturday (Retail and Repair), 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Friday (DIY Tool Library), 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; Saturday (DIY Tool Library), 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
From site: We provide equitable access to sustainable transportation to all people. We do this through our recycle reuse efforts, full service bike shop, and a variety of programs for adults and youth.
Bates Early Learning Center
Bates Early Learning Center offers ECEAP, Early head Start, and Head Start, as well as sliding-scale childcare. Services vary between locations.
Jobs 253
Phone:
253-571-1126
From website: Jobs 253 offers Tacoma Public School high school students the opportunity to earn high school credit for graduation and the opportunity to gain paid meaningful work experience.
Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens
Phone:
833-303-5437
From website: this program connects patients and families with evidence-supported outpatient mental health services in their community. This free, telephone-based referral service is funded by Washington Healthcare Authority and operated by Seattle Children’s. The Mental Health Referral Service will provide thorough mental health referrals for children and teens 17 and younger.
The Tears Foundation - Washington
Phone:
253-200-0944
From website: We seek to compassionately lift a financial burden from families who have lost a child, and offer comprehensive bereavement care in the form of grief support groups and peer companions.