2021 Programs
P.E.A.C.E. Program
( Prevention, Education, Awareness, Community Engagement )
Mission : To encourage healthy, positive, and constructive community engagement, which results in a healthy lifestyle. Please take a minute to take a short survey on Medication lock boxes found at the bottom of this page!
( Prevention, Education, Awareness, Community Engagement )
Mission : To encourage healthy, positive, and constructive community engagement, which results in a healthy lifestyle. Please take a minute to take a short survey on Medication lock boxes found at the bottom of this page!
Community Prevention Programs
Links P.E.A.C.E. Program works with Washington Health Care Authority and the Department of Health to help create community education, prevention, and awareness on the local Opioid Epidemic and Youth Marijuana Use in Cowlitz County.
Links P.E.A.C.E. Program works with Washington Health Care Authority and the Department of Health to help create community education, prevention, and awareness on the local Opioid Epidemic and Youth Marijuana Use in Cowlitz County.
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Mentoring
The link Mentoring Programs match High School students and adult volunteers as mentors to Elementary School mentees. The mentors work with mentees on areas such as homework help, companionship, activity involvement, and getting along with others. |
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Social NormsAs with Teen Mentoring, Social Norms provides programs and services conducted by youth in our community. Activities include the Prevention Club that is comprised of local youth who develop and carry out positive activities to discourage drug use, bullying and other negative behaviors.
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Tutoring Programs
The Tutoring Program offers help for Elementary, Middle School, and High School aged students to complete assignments, develop relevant skills, better understand and improve in the curriculum outside the classroom. Tutoring services are currently available for students whom reside and attend Kelso schools. Tutoring will be available for Castle Rock students starting January 4th, 2021. For more details please see the Tutoring Registration pages under the registrations tab at the top of this page.
The Tutoring Program offers help for Elementary, Middle School, and High School aged students to complete assignments, develop relevant skills, better understand and improve in the curriculum outside the classroom. Tutoring services are currently available for students whom reside and attend Kelso schools. Tutoring will be available for Castle Rock students starting January 4th, 2021. For more details please see the Tutoring Registration pages under the registrations tab at the top of this page.
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Outreach and EngagementWe understand families and children are faced with barriers preventing them from accessing the help they need. Through a structured program of outreach and engagement, Care Coordinators help clients through the barriers they face. Care Coordinators help children and families keep track of goals, access services, meet basic needs, and work towards long-term health and wellness. Whether you need a little help, or a lot – we are just one phone call away.
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Dental Care Connections
Dental Care Connections at Youth and Family Link focuses on educating families and individuals on the importance of dental care and helps connect people to dental homes.We work together with community partners and dental professionals by providing outreach and education to the public in order to promote improvements in oral healthcare.
ABCD (Access to Baby and Child Dentistry) |
Oral Health Connections |
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- Helps you find a dentist for children 0-6
- Gives your child a great start in life by making sure baby teeth are healthy. - Provides an easy exam with child in parent’s arms, not in a dental chair. - Provides family education, tips, and resources for oral health and dental visits. |
-Improves access to care
- Provides help finding dental homes for individuals who are pregnant or diabetic. - Works with state insurance - Provides education regarding the relationship of oral and systemic health. |
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Beyond the AlphabetNormally taking place in our gym (prior to COVID-19) Beyond the Alphabet is a free walk in program designed for parents and children ages 0-7 years old. The purpose of the program is to get children playing and interacting with others, making friends, building social skills, and getting involved in positive activities. Parents get the opportunity to share their experiences with other parents along with learning new techniques and skills. A new craft is available to participate in during each session and the gym is filled with toys and activities for children to play with, including a bouncy house.
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Virtual Beyond the Alphabet
Currently available in place of our regular Beyond the Alphabet while COVID-19 restrictions are in place. YouTube videos are released weekly featuring arts and crafts tutorials, fun snack tutorials, toy/game giveaways and more. The videos are designed to allow us to virtually engage with kids and encourage positive family interaction, imaginative play, healthy habits, social skills, and overall fun. You can watch these videos on Youth and Family Link's YouTube channel: Youth and Family Link - YouTube If you have any questions please see the contact link above, and e-mail us directly! |
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Community Events : Currently on pause due to COVID-19Youth and Family Link hosts several community events each year. The purpose of these events are to help youth and families engage services, connect to positive activities, and build social skills. All of these events are free for children and families. We do Summer Resource Carnivals, Back to School Fair, Science Nights, and much more.
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