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PYC Partners
Partners for Young Children (PYC) brings together organizations, programs, and community members dedicated to supporting young children and their families. Below you’ll find our network of Early Learning Partners—working together to strengthen connections, share resources, and help every child in Island County thrive.
Island County Public Health
WIC is more than just food! WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, health screenings and referrals to other resources you may need as well as healthy foods each month for your growing family. Call (360) 240-5554 press 4 or text (360)544-2239 or go to signupwic.com to see if you qualify. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Washington WIC doesn't discriminate.
The Healthy Island Youth Initiative (HIYI) Scholarship Program provides assistance to children and youths from low-income families who are not currently being served by an existing scholarship or fee waiver program. To find out more about eligibility and to help a family apply, call 360-678-7935 or visit our website.
The Island County Access to Baby and Child Dentistry program (ABCD) focuses on preventive and restorative dental care for Medicaid-eligible children. Our goal is "First Tooth, First Birthday, First Dental Exam" by a dentist or a doctor, as recommended by the Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. For services, please complete our referral form.
Through New Baby, New Family Public Health nurses provide parenting support, breastfeeding and nutritional counseling, care referrals, and health assessments. Services are available for all pregnant women and families with newborns. There are no income restrictions on receiving services. All clients are assigned a public health nurse for care. For Whidbey Island, call 360-320-5000. For Camano Island, call 360-499-9559. Or visit our website to submit a referral.
Mother Mentors
Mother Mentors of Whidbey Island provides parents and caregivers of children birth to age 5 with resources, including: Playscape, a facilitated, drop-in play and learn program, Mother Mentors Parent Pantry, a fully donation based pantry stocked with clothing, baby items, diapers, formula, shoes, and more, and Mentoring. where families are matched with a volunteer mentor who visits the family in their home. Our programs are supported by volunteers and offered free of charge to all families with children ages 0-5 years. Call (360) 321-1484 for more information or visit our website to learn more.
Opportunity Council
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Child Care Aware provides families in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties with information and referrals to licensed child care facilities and supports child care providers through coaching, technical assistance, behavioral consultation, and professional development opportunities.
Call 1-800-446-1114 to talk with a Child Care Referral Specialist.
The Opportunity Council offers a broad scope of services. We shelter people who are homeless, feed people who are hungry, prepare young children for school, help keep people safe and warm through the winter, offer quality childcare resources, and more. We have programs that serves families and individuals that are low-income and/or homeless with utilities, emergency shelter, transitional housing, case management, Veterans Services, access to food benefits, financial wellness and serve our community as an information and referral hub. For any needs, families can call us or visit our website for program information.
Sno-Isle Libraries
Sno-Isle Libraries is a public library system serving Island and Snohomish Counties, with 5 locations on Whidbey Island. Come visit our libraries for baby storytimes to wiggle, giggle and bond with your baby through stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities that inspire a love of reading. Tired of reading the same books? Our librarians will help you find new books for your child’s interests. To find your library and more of what we offer call 360-651-7000 or visit sno-isle.org.
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STEPS
Early childhood is a time when young children are building the foundations for the rest of their lives, which includes their mental health. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Therapists and Parent Support Specialists support families and children's social-emotional skills and development through fostering strong relationships, expressing and managing emotions, and learning and developing new skills. Reach out at (360)679-1039 if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s social and emotional skills or development, Steps can help!
Pediatric Associates of Whidbey Island
Pediatric Associates of Whidbey Island (PAWI) has been providing medical and preventive care for children, teens, and families since 1979. To find out more, please call 360-675-5555 for the Oak Harbor office and 360-331-1314 for the Freeland office. Or visit our website.
Oak Harbor Public Schools
Oak Harbor Public Schools provides a challenging, supportive, and innovative learning environment where all students are empowered to thrive and reach their fullest potential. This endeavor requires teamwork between our educators, families, and community and we all make important contributions to ensure students succeed.
As the largest school district on beautiful Whidbey Island, we serve over 5,400 students. We have one high school, one middle school, one intermediate school, five elementary schools, a virtual academy, a homeschool partnership, an early learning center, a transitional post-high school program, and alternative learning options to meet the diverse needs of our student scholars. To find out more, you can call our main office at 360-279-5000 or visit our website.
NASWI Exception Family Member Program
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The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a service-wide program dedicated to serving Service Members and their Family Members with medical conditions of all ages. Fleet & Family EFMP Case Liaisons may navigate access to specialty care, respite options, potential Federal and State benefits, and coordinate with on and off-base community partners. This is particularly helpful to develop a service plan for Family Members with a new diagnosis and when PCSing or relocating. Families determine the services they would like to receive, their goals, and how often they would like to be contacted. Call 360-257-6289 or visit our website for more information and how to get connected.
Fleet & Family New Parent Support
Fleet & Family Support Center has New Parent Support (NPS) representatives ready to assist you in your new role as a parent. Becoming a new parent is a time for excitement and joy as well as anxiety that can raise many questions and concerns. New Parent Support Home Visitation Program is a no-cost, voluntary program for military families who are expecting or have children under the age of three. Contact Fleet & Family Support at 866-854-0638 or ffsp.cnrnw@navy.mil. Visit our website for more details.
Community Resource Center of Stanwood Camano
The Family Support Program at the CRC is a warm and inviting place where families and individuals are welcomed and encouraged to participate in programs designed to support and enhance a nurturing and vibrant community. Our staff and volunteers provide individual support, skill building, and resource information to people and families in our community at no cost. Achieve your family goals. Attend playgroups, parenting classes, and learn about what resources are available to you. The CRC has additional resources to help families with basic needs. Check out our website or call 360-629-5257 to learn more and see our calendar of events.
Readiness to Learn
Readiness to Learn provides essential resources and support to students and families, ensuring that all people of South Whidbey have an opportunity to succeed. Help us make an impact. Readiness To Learn creates safe spaces for students and families impacted by isolation, poverty and inequity. Since its inception, Readiness To Learn has served thousands of students and families who have limited support due to the rural nature of Whidbey Island and the lack of local services. Readiness To Learn leads by example, modeling prosocial emotional growth in the community at large, as well as in the school environment. Call 360-221-6808 ext 4321 to learn more about our programs and offerings or visit our website to learn more.
Northwest Early Learning Coalition
NWEL is one of ten Washington Communities for Children (WCFC) regional early childhood coalitions connecting and coordinating local and statewide efforts across Washington state's early childhood system to connect families with young children to the supports they need, when they need them. Check out our website to find out more about our mission and about each of our regional partners.
The Collective on Whidbey
Nestled in the heart of downtown Oak Harbor, The Collective on Whidbey is a coworking space specifically set up for professionals. Whether you’re a tech worker needing a place to work, a parent needing space away from the kids, or just traveling through, our space caters to your needs. With an abundance of work stations, a stocked kitchenette, and a bright light filled space, The Collective is set up for you to be productive. Call 425-312-3118 for more information and pricing or visit our website.
Nurtured Sprout Caregiving
RIE® inspired playgroups in Oak Harbor, WA on Whidbey Island support natural development of authentic infants/toddlers while fostering and building community for their caregivers. Oak Harbor location is located at The Collective on Pioneer Way. Play Groups are formed by the infant/toddlers current stage of motor development. Grups are cohort style and work in 8-week sessions. Check out our website for more details and Pay as You Can options.
Fidalgo Nature School
Fidalgo Nature School’s mission is to provide quality, accessible, nature-based education for children in the local community, fostering their sense of belonging in the natural world and a lifelong connection with the outdoors. Play is central to high-quality early childhood education programs. The kind of play that leads to learning is characteristically self-chosen and directed by the child, allows children to explore their own theories about how the world works and is deeply engaging because it is interesting and meaningful to the child. Our programs currently serve babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with hopes to add programs for school-aged children and beyond. Visit our website for more details on our programs!
Imagination Cove Children's Museum
Imagination Cove Children's Museum of Oak Harbor offers a variety of play areas designed for all ages, including an indoor playground, hands on learning stations, interactive projection game, soft play area, sensory exhibits and more fun to explore. The retail area includes party supplies, S.T.E.A.M. learning activity kits, books and much more! Visit our website for more information.
Become A PYC Partner!
Join our collaborative network of organizations dedicated to supporting young children and families across Island County. By completing our membership form, you verify your intent to become an active PYC Partner—committing to attend at least 50% of our quarterly meetings and events. In return, you’ll gain voting rights, opportunities to share your organization’s news and needs, and visibility on our website with your logo and links.