Family Place: A Place for Families to Connect, Learn and Thrive!

Come see us at our new location! We have expanded our programming and hours.

We are now at The Sanctuary at the Vashon United Methodist Church 17928 Vashon Highway.

(206) 348-3564 familyplace@vyfs.org

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VYFS Family Place provides a wide range of parenting support services to Vashon families. From Playgroups to Parents as Teachers, a home visitation program that empowers parents and supports family well-being. Family Place is caring for Island families and having a substantial impact on their health, development and happiness.

All programs are free of charge.

Welcome Vashon-Maury Co-operative Preschool to our Family Place home!!! We are thrilled to have your tots class at our location. Co-op families can enjoy the benefits of your teaching and community based support and the resources of our playroom! Soon to come- Parent Ed with Teacher Tami!!! https://www.vmcp.org/toddlers/

Join us for

Open Play Mondays 9:30am - 12 noon

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Tuesdays 10:00am - 11:30am

Yoga for Caregivers (26 Sept-19 Dec) Thursdays 10:30am - 11:30am

English Conversation, dinner provided Wednesdays 5:30pm - 7 pm

Computer Class/Clase de Computacion Wednesdays 7 - 8 pm

Dad’s Cafe, dinner provided first and third/mo Thursdays 7:30pm

Cena Familiar/ Family Dinner last Tuesday of the month 6pm-8pm

Parenting Queer Youth, breakfast provided first and third/mo Sunday 10am at Orbit

Check out our Events Page for more happenings

Family Place Programs

PARENTS AS TEACHERS

FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

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

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, helping through the inevitable challenges of parenting, and supporting overall family well-being.

To learn more, please contact Mary Rose at marose@vyfs.org

“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 recipient

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN

A weekly, drop-in playgroup 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 time to connect with other adults. Free for everyone!

Drop in, Every Tuesday at 10am at Family Place.

English Conversation Class

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. Every Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm during the school year, and periodically during the summer.

Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 6:30pm dinner provided

Strengthening Families

Join facilitator Ty Carleton for a light breakfast, conversation and family fun. Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving...We get stronger & more resiliant

First and third Saturdays of the month.

DIAPERS & RESOURCES

Our Welcome Baby boxes give parents essential supplies for their new babies. The baby box includes various items to help you welcome baby to your home, along with parenting books and other resources. Contact us familyplace@vyfs.org to receive a Baby Box OR fill out this form https://form.jotform.com/233176149891061

Community Exchange Closet Some clothing, diapers and baby supplies are always available at Family Place, just ask.