Parenting Resources & Support

  • Lewis County Diaper Bank

    Need diapers? Head over to www.cookshillcc.org/diapers to create and account and begin receiving a supply of free diapers monthly! Diapers are offered monthly and can be picked up Monday-Thursday at Cooks Hill Community Church.

  • Compelled to Care

    Being a foster, adoptive and kinship parent is exciting and messy because it’s like bringing the mission field into your home. Being the hands and feet of Jesus and caring for the most vulnerable takes endurance. More Info Here.

  • Possibilities Women's Center

    We provide free, confidential health services related to unexpected pregnancies and other sexual health concerns. Our services include Limited STD testing for women. We serve all clients regardless of age, race, ethnicity, sexuality, immigration status, religion, income or living situation. More Info Here.

  • United Way Financial Class

    United Way is committed to connecting people to resources to improve the quality of life in Lewis County. Find out more here.

  • Hope Alliance

    Hope Alliance advocates for and empowers survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Hope Alliance also seeks to effect social change by collaborating with community partners to inspire life without violence. Find more info here!

  • Free Laundry

    Free Laundry @ Country Fresh

    2 Free loads of laundry at Country Fresh in Centralia, Washington through the Cooks Hill Outreach Team every 2nd & 4th Tuesday from 12pm-2pm.

  • Love Inc

    Love INC (In the Name of Christ) exists to assist those in need. Our staff and volunteers look forward to serving our neighbors by providing furniture, gas or food vouchers, transportation assistance, firewood, minor home repairs and referrals to other resources and ministries. Find more info here.

  • Guardian Friends

    Guardian Friends of Lewis County is a Registered 501(c)(3) organization and is staffed entirely by non-paid volunteers. We raise funds for the needs of individual foster children and their siblings that are not covered by funds provided by the State of Washington and federal funds, and seek to partner with other local resources for goods and services to meet as many needs as possible. Find more info here.

  • WIC

    The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program administered by Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) closes its main Chehalis office at 3pm on Fridays. Chehalis office hours: - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8am to 5pm; - Thursday 8am to 7pm; and - Friday 8am to 3pm. WIC services assure healthy pregnancies, healthy birth outcomes, and healthy growth and development for women, infants, and children up to age five. More info here.

  • In-Tot

    The Infant-Toddler Developmental Center was created to screen children for developmental delays and connect their families with services and answers. Active since 1981, “In-Tot” has already served 500 Lewis County children and their families. More Info here.

  • Parent to Parent

    Parenting is hard enough; for special needs parents it can be devastatingly overwhelming. Parent to Parent USA exists to make sure parents never feel alone in the struggle. Whether you’ve recently swallowed an unthinkable diagnosis, or you’re a veteran to the difficult realities of childhood disability and special needs, we can help. Parent to Parent has helped families for over 36 years. Find out what we provide here.

  • Head Start

    Check out the Head Start website at https://lewiscountyheadstart.com for more information.

  • My Vision

    In today's modern world of technology, it is important to consider the negative effects of extended screen time on the eyes, minds, and bodies of children. Here’s a guide to screen time for parents where we cover the following:

    -Problems screens can cause
    -How to develop screen time rules
    -Suggested screen time limits by age
    -Teaching and encouraging digital literacy, and more.

    Access the guide here.

  • Parents As Teachers - Cowlitz

    Parents as Teachers offers free home visits for native families with kids aged birth to 6. We help your child learn and grow according to their age and partner with you to reach your goals. Come join us for monthly events and fun activities for your kids! Contact us at (360) 353-9664 or pat@cowlitz.org for more information.