Family Place

Family Place: where families connect, learn and thrive!

Our programs are bilingual and free of charge.

Family Place provides early childhood parenting support to families with young children, from prenatal to kindergarten.

Family Place fosters empowerment and resilience along the parenting journey via our unique programs: Parents as Teachers (PAT)home visiting program, developmental screenings, play & learn groups, enriching classes, respite care, family dinners and special events.

Spring Campaign for VYFS Family Support Fund

The Family Support Fund supports scholarships for Vashon Kids child care and the much-needed Family Place Respite Child Care Program, which provides free drop-in care for children 0-5. Help us reach our goal of $50,000 to support Island families!

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Parents as Teachers

Our home visiting program supports new parents through:

Twice per month visits
Learning through play
Child development support
Family goals and well-being
Access to resources

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Children come into this world ready to love and learn.
Parents are their child’s first and most important teacher.

Family Place Programs

Parents as Teachers

Through our home visiting program, Parents as Teachers, we partner with parents to support their child’s growth and development. Twice-monthly visits focus on learning through play, understanding the stages of child development, supporting parents with the challenges of raising children and overall family well-being.
Free and open to all families with children 0-5.

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Play & Learn

A weekly, drop-in play group for caregivers and children, ages birth to 5. Enjoy free play time, art projects, structured movement, songs, stories, parent support/coaching, and a chance to connect with other adults.
Free for everyone!
Every Tuesday 10am-11:30am & Every Friday 10:30am-12pm

Vashon Motherhood Community

The Vashon Motherhood Community’s mission is to provide a safe space for moms to come together and focus on their own needs. This community aims to create opportunities where mothers can express their emotions, feel seen, heard and understood. This group fosters strong relationships and creates a sense of belonging in the community.
Every Monday: 9:30am-11:00am

Vashon Dads
Community Meetup

A place to build connections and be a part of a supportive laid-back group of Dads. Hosted by local Vashon Dad,
Matthew Camardo.
Dinner provided.
Second and fourth Mondays:
7:30-9:00pm
Held at Family Place Playroom: 17928 Vashon HWY SW

Baby & Resources

Welcome Baby Box
Got an Island baby on the way? Our Welcome Baby program is a FREE gift of essential supplies and resources including a clothes, diapers, parenting books, and more items from our Vashon community.
Click below to request a free baby box.

Register for a Baby Box

Cena Familiar

Monthly family dinners with peer-lead activities designed around the five protective factors.

Email Family Place for information about our programs

Community Exchange Closet

Clothing, diapers and baby supplies are always available at Family Place.
Contact us to learn more.

First Time Parent Group

A 7-Week Series of learning & support for first-time parents. Make emotional connections, cultivate belonging, and foster positive parenting in a supportive group. Connect with Vashon's network of post-partum specialists in lactation, maternal health, sleep and more.

Reach out to save your spot for the next cohort!

English Conversation

A relaxed forum for non-native English speakers to practice speaking English in a safe environment. Classes are structured around everyday topics with guided lessons and social time. Dinner provided.

"Wonderful conversation and group discussion topics. I love connecting with other moms. Everyone is so supportive. I'm learning a lot!"

—Family Place Participant
“The Parents as Teachers program has been a life saver in many ways for my daughter and me. I’ve learned so much from my meetings covering everything from general care, child and self-health, age milestones, learning & play activities and emotional development. Diane pushes me to ask for help and utilize programs in our community, to take care of my own health and supports my journey through parenthood. There is always a new skill to learn in development and I'm very thankful to be part of Parents as Teachers.”

— PAT program parent participant