First Step Family Support Center

08/27/2026

🛼👶 They’re ready to roll… and so are the diapers! 👶🛼

Our friends at Port Scandalous Roller Derby are celebrating Skully’s birthday with a BIRTHDAY BOUT on September 19—and we’re extra excited because they’re also rolling into The Great Diaper Drive as an official Diaper Partner! 🎂💛

Come for the fast jams, big fun, and birthday shenanigans. Bring some diapers and help Port Scandalous knock diaper need off the track! 💥

And don’t forget: there are serious bragging rights on the line. Port Scandalous is officially in the race for the one, the only, the ridiculously prestigious…

🏆👶 GOLDEN DIAPER 👶🏆

Will they skate away with it? That depends on YOU. Pack those diapers and help them fill their collection box! (Bonus points for diapers. No actual points for throwing them onto the track. 😂)

Thank you, Port Scandalous, for being such a wheel-y awesome community partner! 🛼💛

👇 Check out their post for all the Birthday Bout details—and go celebrate Skully!

🎂💀 DON’T BLOW YOUR CHANCE ! 💀🎂

September 19th is Skully’s ACTUAL birthday, so you know we had to throw a Birthday Bout! 🥳🛼💥

Come celebrate with Port Scandalous for a night of hard hits, fast jams, and birthday chaos!

🎟️ DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO ATTEND THE BIRTHDAY BOUT!

And we’ve got some EXCITING NEWS… 👀🔥
📣 WE’RE MOVING THE JAM STARTING LINE!
For those who don’t know, the starting line is where the skaters line up before each jam and we’re moving it to the AUDIENCE SIDE OF THE TRACK! 🙌
That means you’ll be UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THE ACTION as the whistle blows and the jam kicks off. 👀💥 Get ready to feel like you’re right in the middle of it!
🎂 Birthday bout.
🛼 New starting line.
💥 Same Port Scandalous chaos.
Come celebrate Skully’s birthday with us! 🖤💀🛼

👉 Tickets: https://portscandalousrollerderby.simpletix.com/

08/19/2026

🌿 Perinatal Mental Health Matters — and Everyone Is Welcome! 🌿

We’re excited to share the 2026–2027 Quarterly PMAD Webinar Series, offering opportunities to learn more about perinatal mental health and how we can better support pregnant, postpartum, and parenting families.

Perinatal mental health concerns can affect anyone—and they don’t always look the way we expect. Increasing awareness, knowing what to look for, and creating safe, supportive communities can make a meaningful difference for families.

💻 All webinars are virtual | 10:00–11:30 a.m. PT

📅 September 25, 2026
Postpartum Psychosis: Recognition, Safety Planning, and Organizational Protocols
🔗 Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/snlYkvUnRqKW_pKYnraA8A

📅 November 20, 2026
Beyond “She Seems Fine”: Recognizing Hidden Perinatal Mental Health Concerns and Increasing Engagement
🔗 Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oHgrov6cQDafA2V956ogCg

📅 February 19, 2027
Preventing Burnout, Secondary Trauma, and Compassion Fatigue in Perinatal Community Work
🔗 Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87090467312?pwd=5Qytgjubeh1XUy3SE4avsTh5mR08YJ.1

📅 May 14, 2027
Beyond the Basics: Recognizing Less Common Perinatal Mental Health Conditions
🔗 Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JGtPDWOEQ8m_xdpvq0HpUA

Each PMAD webinar will include practical tools and resources that can be brought back into our homes, workplaces, and communities. Recordings and supporting materials will also be available afterward.

✨ Anyone is welcome to attend! Whether you’re a parent, expecting parent, family member, friend, community member, or professional who works with families, these webinars are an opportunity to learn, build awareness, and strengthen our collective support for perinatal mental health.

✨ And don’t forget to join us for Pathways and Possibilities: A community lunch supporting perinatal mental health on the peninsula.

We’re bringing our community together for a community luncheon focused on supporting perinatal mental health in our community. It will be an opportunity to connect, learn, and explore the people, programs, and possibilities that help strengthen perinatal mental wellness for individuals and families.

📌 Follow the Pathways and Possibilities: A community lunch supporting perinatal mental health on the peninsula. event for more information, updates, and event details!

📌 Save the dates, follow Pathways & Possibilities, share with someone who may benefit, and join us in making mental health a community priority!

08/17/2026

We’re looking for parents and caregivers in our community to join First Step Family Support Center’s Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)!
PAC is a space for parents and caregivers to share ideas, identify family needs, and help shape programming so we can better serve families in our community.
Interested in getting involved? Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete our interest survey, or call/text Maddie Feeler at (360) 477-3311 for more information.
Help us make sure families’ voices are at the table!

08/12/2026

Please note that our Family Resource Centers in Forks and Port Angeles will be closed on Thursday, 8/13/2026 for an all-staff training and meeting. Drop-In will be closed at both locations this day in Port Angeles & Forks.

If you need to reach us please call our main line at (360) 477-8355 or through our online request form at the link below.

English: https://firststepfamilysupport.org/sign-up-for-services/

Spanish: https://firststepfamilysupport.org/solicitar-servicios/

07/29/2026

Big news! Our 2025 Impact Report is here!

Spoiler alert: It's full of incredible stories, adorable kids, amazing families, and proof that a whole community can make a big difference.

Because of you, this year we:
💙 Served 2,399 families—a 28% increase from last year
🏡 Welcomed more than 12,000 visits to our Family Resource Centers
🤝 Helped thousands of children and caregivers find support, connection, and hope

Want to see what that really looks like? Flip through our 2025 Impact Report! You'll find inspiring stories, real outcomes, and our financials—because we believe you deserve to know exactly how your generosity is making an impact. We're proud that 88% of every dollar goes directly into programs for children and families, and we've once again earned Candid's 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency.

📖 Read the report: https://firststepfamilysupport.org/about/our-impact/

If you love what you see, consider making a gift. Together, we can make sure every family who reaches out is welcomed with compassion, connection, and the support they deserve.

❤️ Donate: https://firststepfamilysupport.org/donate/

Thank you for believing that little moments can create a lifetime of impact.

07/24/2026

Happy Parent Appreciation Day! 💙

Parenting is filled with both joyful moments and challenges, and every family’s journey is unique. Today, we want to recognize and thank all the parents, guardians, grandparents, foster parents, kinship caregivers, and other caring adults who make a difference in the lives of children every day.

Today, we celebrate all of the incredible parents and caregivers who show up each day with love, strength, patience, and determination. Your dedication, resilience, and unconditional love help children grow, thrive, and feel safe.

Thank you for all that you do!

If there is a parent or caregiver who has made a positive impact in your life, help us celebrate them by leaving a kind message or shout-out in the comments! 💙

07/21/2026

Check out this great back to school event on August 15th, 2026!

You're Invited to Our Back-to-School Event!
Join us on Saturday, August 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Jefferson Elementary School for a fun and supportive event to get ready for the new school year!
All Port Angeles School District families are welcome to join this event and:
✨ Connect with community service partners
🎒 Collect school supplies
👓 Access free vision screenings
✂️ Get free haircuts
🧥 Pick up warm clothing
🍽️ Enjoy a free lunch..and much more!
Start the school year with the resources and support your family needs. We look forward to seeing you there!
Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles Lutheran Community Services Northwest Port Angeles Education Foundation Walmart Port Angeles Steve Methner - State Farm Agent Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula

07/20/2026

Can your team take home the 2026 Golden Diaper Trophy?

Registration is now open for the 2026 Great Diaper Drive, and we're looking for businesses, schools, churches, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and community groups to become official Diaper Drive Partners.

Last year, Clallam County Sheriff's Office, 1st Security Bank, Jefferson County Public Health, and Forks Community Hospital led the way, helping our community collect more than 40,000 diapers, nearly 60,000 wipes, and over $7,500 in cash donations.

This year, we're hoping even more teams will join the fun!

We'll provide your collection box, promotional materials, social media graphics, and everything you need to host a successful drive. All you have to do is rally your team and help wipe out diaper need in our community.

Ready to throw your diaper into the ring? Register by August 24th to reserve your team's spot in the 2026 Great Diaper Drive! https://forms.office.com/r/Bi8LvKPg2m

"First Step laid the foundation for my success as not only a mother, but an individual.” ~First St

07/03/2026

🎆 Holiday Closure Notice 🎆

In observance of Independence Day, all First Step Family Support Center offices, programming, and Family Resource Centers will be closed on Friday, July 3.

We hope you and your loved ones have a safe, fun, and happy holiday weekend! We look forward to seeing you when we reopen during our regular hours.