+ Children & Adolescence lifestyle-for-children

+ Locations of Our Organizations: da4b43ddff39&msa=0&ll= , &spn= , &mid= Federal Government: National School Lunch Program 3400 Hollywood Ave. Bellingham WA Cornwall Ave. Bellingham, WA State Government: Department of Social and Health Services: Children’s Administration 1720 Ellis St, Suite #100 Bellingham, WA Local Government: Whatcom County Juvenile Court Administration 311 Grand Ave # 501 Bellingham, WA Non-Profit/Non-Governmental: Rebound of Whatcom County 1405 North Forest Street Bellingham, WA For-Profit: A Child’s Life Learning Center 3210 Meridian Street Bellingham, WA 98225

+ National School Lunch Program Federal Government

+ National School Lunch Program 101,000 public and non profit private schools and residential child care institutions. 31 million children are fed each school day. In 1998, after school snacks were added to children participating in after school activities. 50% of students in after school activities qualify. MISSION STATEMENT: The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low- cost or free lunches to children each school day USDA( U.S. Department of Agriculture) funds program. Food and Nutrition Services. Students must apply through school.

+ National School Lunch Program QUALIFICATIONS: Children with family incomes below 130% of the poverty level = FREE Family incomes % of poverty line= Reduced Lunches $0.40 Must serve lunches that meet Federal requirements -30% of calories from fat and less 10% saturated fat -One third Recommended Dietary Allowances of protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium and calories

+ Department of Social and Health Services: Children’s Administration State Government

+ DSHS: Children Administration Core Values:  Excellence in Service  Respect  Collaboration and partnership  Diversity  Accountability Mission Statement: To improve the safety and health of individuals, families, and communities by providing leadership and establishing and participating in partnerships.

+ DSHS: Children Administration History: State Government Agency 1970: Department of Social Health and Services created to unify social services 1978: Congress passes Indian Child Welfare Act Services/Programs: Adoption Program Indian Child Welfare Services HOPE Centers and Responsible Living Skills Programs Crisis & Secure Crisis Residential Centers Family Reconciliation Services (FRS) Family Preservation Services (FPS) Intensive Family Preservation Services (IFPS) Client Base: Families Children

+ DSHS: Children Administration Adolescent Youth in Foster Care Services:  Independent Living Services  Transition to Independence Programs  Responsible Living Skills Program  Intensive Resource Services  Educational Advocacy Program  Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program  Foster Care to 21 Service

+ Whatcom County Juvenile Court Administration Local Government

+ Whatcom County Juvenile Court Administration We promote public safety and accountability by strengthening the bonds between youth and the community. We provide opportunities for youth to interact with the community in positive ways, and teach youth skills to help them with daily interactions. We believe that crime is an act against the victim and the community, and the offender is directly accountable to the victim, the community and themselves. Through our programs, we are committed to enabling offenders to make amends to their victim and the community, and develop skills to help build self-confidence. Purpose:

+ Whatcom County Juvenile Court Administration Programs: Aggression Replacement Training Community Links Day Reporting Functional Family Therapy Service Learning Work Crew Client Base Juveniles under 18 who have committed a crime Non-offender cases such as truancy or at-risk youth Child in need of services Classes/Workshops: Dealing with Conflict Theft Class Victim Offender Impact Competency Education (VOICE) Class

+ Rebound of Whatcom County Bringing Hope & Healing (Nonprofit)

+ Rebound of Whatcom County: Bringing Hope & Healing Client Base: Families Kids Mission Statement: Rebound’s vision is that children and families in Whatcom County would thrive and succeed and be active recipients and contributors in a supportive community. We are committed to providing programs, relationships, and resources that create positive, sustained change. Programs: C.H.A.T. On Track Parenting Enrichment Compass Flying Colors After Care Tutoring Ray of Hope

+ Rebound of Whatcom County “At a critical time in their lives, when they require nurturing, some children experience violent acts of anger, sexual and emotional abuse. Their families are shattered by the effects of substance abuse, domestic violence, divorce, as well as the unresolved grief and poverty that accompany the reality the experience. “ Rebound operates with a mission to connect families, churches, and community. Rebound deals with an at-risk population of children including many who have experienced repeated failure in social settings including school, day- care settings and social services. Nonprofit

+ A Child’s Life Learning Center (For Profit)

+ A Child’s Life Learning Center Creating a community-oriented environment where children are respected, nurtured, encouraged, and valued To provide a partnership with parents, offering support whenever needed and confidence that their child is receiving top childcare We believe that God creates each child, and we realize the importance of building a relationship with their Creator as well as with peers, caregivers, and parents Mission Statement:

+ A Child’s Life Learning Center Who They Serve: Toddlers and young children Their parents Their caregivers Primary Services: Learning center Preschool learning Daycare services for toddlers History: Been in business for 8 years A for-profit agency

+ References: A Child’s Life Learning Center. Retrieved from Rebound of Whatcom County. (2009) Retrieved from Washington State Department of Social and Health Service (n.d.). A history of human services. Retrieved from Washington State Department of Social and Health Service (n.d.). About children’s. Retrieved from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. (n.d.). About us. Retrieved from

+ References: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. (n.d.). Adolescent services. Retrieved from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. (n.d.). Adoption. Retrieved from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. (n.d.). DSHS strategic plan Retrieved from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. (n.d.). Indian child welfare services. Retrieved from