On August 31, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., First Teacher will host a Zoom activity for parents and children about training service dogs. Great Futures preschool teacher Kim Rosales and Hadley, her Black Labrador Retriever, will talk about their experience training service dogs. Kim will read out loud, share some experiences, and take questions from everyone participating. Please … [Read more...] about First Teacher Zoom session August 31, 2020 -training service dogs
Family Law
First Teacher Zoom activities for Clallam parents
The First Teacher program is hosting a series of parent-child online activities with Zoom events during the COVID-19 pandemic. These will be free parent-child activities, discussions, and educational events for parents, caregivers, and guardians in Clallam County. They will be weekly, at 10:00 a.m. every Monday. Parents and kids can ask questions via Zoom's chat feature. … [Read more...] about First Teacher Zoom activities for Clallam parents
Patsene Dashiel is new Parenting Matters Foundation director
Sequim - Patsene Dashiell is the new Parenting Matters Foundation and First Teacher Executive Director. She succeeds Executive Director Patty Waite, who has retired from the position. Parenting Matters is a non-profit organization that serves as a resource for parents of young children. Parenting Matters oversees the First Teacher program for parents of children … [Read more...] about Patsene Dashiel is new Parenting Matters Foundation director
First Teacher program
Who is your child's first and most important teacher? Yep, it's you, and the First Teacher program is here to help you. They provide resources for parenting (free to Clallam County residents), including a monthly newsletter. They provide free child development cards which briefly orient parents to the activities and thoughts parents should see their children achieving, and … [Read more...] about First Teacher program
Parenting Plans and COVID-19
Governor Inslee's Stay Home, Stay Healthy declaration does appear to mean Parenting Plans should continue to be followed. If things take a down turn because of the COVID-19 virus, it is possible this may change. This page will be updated as needed. A number of county courts (not Clallam) have issued orders requiring that Parenting Plans must be followed absent an emergency … [Read more...] about Parenting Plans and COVID-19
Domestic Violence help – During COVID-19 pandemic
Domestic violence increases in time of stress and Shelter In Place type orders. At the same time, it can be even harder for victims of domestic violence to access services or even safely call for help living in close quarters. All North Olympic domestic violence agencies are answering intake calls and providing services, although their in-person services may be limited to some … [Read more...] about Domestic Violence help – During COVID-19 pandemic