Family Place
Family Place: where families connect, learn and thrive!
Family Place provides early childhood parenting support to families
with young children, from prenatal to kindergarten.
Our programs are bilingual and free of charge.
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,
family dinners and special events.
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.
To learn more, please contact Family Place.
Kaleidoscope Play
& Learn
A weekly, drop-in playgroup, at Family Place, for caregivers and children, ages birth to 5. Playgroups include free play time, art projects, structured movement or song time, stories, parent support/coaching, and a chance to connect with other adults.
Free for everyone!
Every Tuesday: 10am-11:30am
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
Guided conversations on
strengthening families topics.
Dinner provided.
Second and fourth Mondays:
7:30-9:00pm
LGBTQIA+ Parent Community Meetup
Join host Stephanie Mustopich, MA, LMFT and conversation, refreshments provided.
Every other Sunday: 10-11:30am
Held at ORBIT/Open Space
18870 103rd Ave SW
Baby & Resources
Welcome Baby Box
Got an island baby on the way? Our Welcome Baby program aims to give babies a safe start in life by providing a FREE gift of essential supplies and resources. Supplies can include washcloths, onesies, mittens, caps, parenting books, and more from our Vashon community. Along with parenting books and other resources. To receive a Baby Box click the button below to fill out
the request form.
Community Exchange Closet
Some clothing, diapers and baby supplies are always available at Family Place.
Contact us to learn more.
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.
For information, contact Mary Rose.
“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
Please join us for:
Open Play
Mondays 9:30am-11:30am
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn
Tuesdays 10:00-11:30am
English Conversation
Dinner provided
For more information, click the button below
to email Mary Rose.
Vashon Dads Community Meetup
Dinner provided
First and Third Thursdays 7:30-9:00pm
Vashon Motherhood Group
Breakfast & childcare provided
Mondays 9:30-11:00am
Family Dinner
Dinner provided
For more information, click the button below
to email Mary Rose.
Family Place provides all services free of charge—
made possible by grant funding and the
heartfelt support of Island donors.
Please consider donating today via one of the options below.
Every donation helps, however big or small.
Thank you for your generosity!
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Scan the QR code
Contact us.
familyplace@vyfs.org
206-348-3564
We are located at:
The Sanctuary at
Vashon United Methodist Church
17928 Vashon Highway SW
Vashon, WA 98070
Family Place Staff
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Mary Rose
Family Place Program Director
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Cindi Sahagun Hernandez
Family Place Program Assistant
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Gwen Johannessen
Parent Café Coordinator
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Jenni Smith
Parents As Teachers (PAT) Home Visitor (Spanish Speaking)
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Jen Rybine
Parents As Teachers (PAT) Home Visitor
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Cinnamon Winkler
Parents As Teachers (PAT) Home Visitor