Welcome to the Family & Youth Resource Center!
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The NTPS Family & Youth Resource Center (FYRC or FYR Center) is a place for NTPS families & students in need to find help and other resources.
The NTPS Family & Youth Resource Center is MOVING! A new building is being constructed in place of our old one, and we are temporarily relocating our services. The Kids' Closet will be located at the NTPS Service Center at 6620 Carpenter Road SE and may be visited by appointment only.
Want to visit the Kids' Closet or meet with one of our Community Partners? Contact us to set up an appointment!
Services & Partnerships
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What we do
- Access to community resources
- One-stop destination for services and supplies
- Provide hygiene supplies, laundry supplies, food, school supplies, and clothing
- Intakes for McKinney-Vento (those experiencing housing instability)
- Laundry services currently on hold due to the construction
- Opportunities to meet with community service providers
- Resources for students currently in Foster Care
- Offices for our Social Emotional Learning Instructional Specialists that support SEL learning across the district
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Kids' Closet
Due to limited space, the Kids' Closet access will be by appointment only.
Services are provided only for families with students actively enrolled in North Thurston Public Schools.
Please contact 360-412-4484 to schedule an appointment.
Kids' closet is located within the Family & Youth Resource Center (temporarily located at the NTPS Service Center at 6620 Carpenter Road SE).
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CIELO
CIELO promotes community, self-sufficiency, and leadership of Latinos in South Puget Sound. Immigration, adult & youth education, mental health, crime victims, and employment support. https://www.cieloprograms.org/
Not currently coming to the FYR Center - check back for changes.
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Community Youth Services (CYS)
CYS empowers youth at-risk and their families. Early intervention, juvenile justice, behavioral health & wellness, employment education, and housing support. https://communityyouthservices.org/
As needed, contact the FYR Center for an appointment.
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Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
The state Department of Social & Health Services. Food, cash, & medical assistance, child & disability support, mental health & addiction services. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/
They visit the high schools as needed. Please contact your school's Student Navigator for an appointment.
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Family Education & Support Services (FESS)
Family Education & Support Services. Bilingual outreach, basic needs, kinship program for Grandparents & relatives raising children, advocacy & information or referral to another agency if needed. https://familyess.org/
2nd & 4th Thursdays when appointments are scheduled.
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Family Support Center (FSC)
Providing parents, children, and survivors of violence with support for housing, basic needs, and parenting. http://fscss.org/
Every Thursday, 1:00–3:00 pm, starting September 21, 2023
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SeaMar Community Health Care
Support with medical, dental, behavioral health and preventative health care. https://www.seamar.org/
Weekly on Tuesdays, from 9:00–11:00 am.
Contact Us!
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360-412-4484
Questions? Need to make an appointment with a community partner?
Current Donation Needs
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We accept donations Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 am–2:00 pm (closed from noon–12:30 pm).
Clothing
NEW clothing, socks, underwear, and shoes are welcome. We can no longer accept gently used items due to our temporary location's lack of laundry facilities.
Hygiene Supplies
- Deodorant (men's & women's)
- Lotion
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash
School Supplies
- Markers
- Colored pencils
- Scissors
- Large eraser
- Ruler
- Glue stick
- Pencils
- Mechanical pencils
- Crayons
- Large backpacks
- Graphing composition books
- Composition notebooks
- Spiral notebooks
- Pocket folders
- Pencil sharpeners
- 6 tab notebook dividers
Thank you for your continued support of NTPS!