Dependency 101 Class

Dependency 101 is designed to educate parents about how to navigate the dependency system as well as to provide tools and resources that help empower parents to be successful during their dependencies.

Parent allies and dependency professionals collaborate in presenting to the parents. 

During the class parents will:

• Fill out “Before” and “After” surveys to measure the effectiveness of the class.

• Receive a packet of information that will include: A note pad to document appointments, a phone list for numbers pertinent to their dependency, an “Attitude” sheet a “words of Encouragement” sheet, Family Treatment Court (FTC) pamphlet, a list of current community resources, and other tools for a successful dependency.

• Listen to Parent Allies share about their experience going through the system.

• Hear from a GAL/VGAL, an AAG, a social worker, and a parent’s attorney share about their roles and responsibilities and how they interact with parents, children and the court.

• Receive a Certificate for completing the class.

Current Dependency 101 Schedule

Classes are hybrid (in person or via zoom). Classes are held in the Superior and Juvenile Court Administration Conference room located on the 5th floor of the Whatcom County Courthouse (311 Grand Ave, Suite 501, Bellingham, WA 98225). Please contact our P4P Coordinator at (360) 820-4719 with any questions.

To attend via Zoom, please use this Zoom information:

Zoom Meeting ID: 481 584 3780
Passcode: 37p4pclass

Upcoming Dependency 101 dates:

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 11:30-1pm

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 11:30-1pm