FAMILY SERVICES & PARENTING SUPPORT
FAMILY SERVICES NEWS
Stay up-to-date on available family support programs and services!
CONTACT
Confidential Phone: (360) 617-4511
Christina Ortiz
FSC at Acme Elementary, MBJH, & MBHS
cortiz@mtbaker.wednet.edu
(360) 617-4511 (hablo español)
Kate Davies
FSC at ERC Preschool & Harmony Elementary
kdavies@mtbaker.wednet.edu
(360) 617-4303
Cynthia Flores
FSC at Kendall Elementary
cflores@mtbaker.wednet.edu
(360) 617-4406
Language Line (Spanish & Russian)
languageline@mtbaker.wednet.edu
(360) 383-2065
RESOURCES
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
WHAT IS A FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATOR?
There are four Family Services Coordinators at Mount Baker School District. Our mission is to create partnerships between families, school, and the community. All our services are confidential.
We provide support which enables children and adolescents to live in a safe and healthy environment, as well as encourages them to be present and do their best in school.
We assist families with resources, information and problem solving to help their children succeed in school.
We are here as a support to students, staff and parents.
We seek to educate and empower families to be resourceful and creative in difficult economic times.
We are available for confidential meetings by phone, at school, or at home.
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
Unity Care Mobile Dental Clinic | Elementary, Junior High, and High School students have an opportunity to have a free dental screening at school. |
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Operation School Bell | Families with Elementary, Junior High, and High School students who qualify for free or reduced lunch can sign up for free back to school clothes at the beginning of the school year (spaces are limited). |
School Supplies & Backpacks | All district students who qualify for free or reduced lunch can receive some free school supplies at the beginning of each school year (grades K-6 are covered already at their schools). Grades 7-12 can contact your school FSC to receive supplies. Backpacks are available on request for all students through your school FSC. |
Food Pantry Programs | Families with children at any of Mount Baker schools (pre-k and Head Start through high school) can sign up to receive a box of food before winter and spring break to help them with added food costs during these times. Families can sign up any of their kids in their household (birth-18 years) to receive food. |
Holiday Assistance Program | Mount Baker families who qualify for free or reduced lunch can apply for holiday assistance including Thanksgiving baskets (a limited number spaces are available; applications can be picked up at school offices in October or found online on the MBSD website). |
We provide help for families in transition who have lost their housing due to economic hardship or other factors. If you are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or doubled up with another family, please contact us to see what services you may be eligible for. View the Student Services webpage for more information. | |
Foster Care & Relative Caregiver Support | We provide support and services to relative caregivers, family friends, foster parents, and students in foster care or not in the care of their parents. Please contact your school FSC to see what services you may be eligible for. |
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Please contact your Family Service Coordinator for more information on the following support and services:
Eye glasses
Accessing health insurance
Accessing mental health support (for children and adults)
Housing resources
Parenting resources
Accessing legal services
Food, clothing, and other basic needs
Summer programs
Early childhood programs
Childcare
Referrals to medical, dental, and vision clinics (locally)
School engagement and supports
MOUNT BAKER LANGUAGE LINE (SPANISH & RUSSIAN)
If you prefer to speak in Spanish or Russian and have any questions or comments for a school staff member (teacher, principal, office staff, etc.), please call (360) 383-2065 or send an email to languageline@mtbaker.wednet.edu.
In keeping with our goal to facilitate communication between parents and school for all of our families, Mount Baker School District has created a Spanish/Russian phone line and email address. There, you will be able to record/write your message in your preferred language, which will then be forwarded to a school staff member who speaks that language. If needed, you will receive a response within one business day.
IMPORTANT: In your messages, please include your name, your child's name, and the school your child attends. This will help us ensure your message gets to the right person. Thank you!