Help with School

Our Family Support Specialists know that parents and caregivers understand their children's strengths and challenges best.

How We Help

We are here to support, listen to, and help you build positive working relationships between home and school. We are happy to attend IEP and 504 meetings as well as parent/teacher conferences with you, as another pair of ears to listen and advocate for your child's specific needs. Following your lead, together we can come up with solutions that work for your family.

2023 Back to School Program

It’s time for this year’s Back to School program!

If your budget won't allow for the new items your child needs to feel successful and ready for the first day of school, Readiness To Learn's Back to School program may be able to assist.

Click the link below for details and to sign up!

Back to School Sign Up

School Supplies

Getting your student outfitted for school can be expensive. If your budget is too tight to provide everything needed, you’re not alone! At the Family Resource Center, we have a wide variety of school supplies, backpacks, clothing, and more for income-eligible families to choose from. Drop in or make an appointment to see what’s available.

Families in Transition

Are you struggling to find permanent housing due to financial difficulties? The Families in Transition program can help your child maintain school stability and connect your family to resources. If you are a family with children in school and you don’t have permanent housing, we can help. If you’re dealing with any of the following situations, your family is eligible for emergency assistance:

  • Staying with friends or family due to financial hardship

  • A teen living on your own

  • At risk of losing your home

  • Living without plumbing or electricity

  • Living in a hotel, motel, vehicle or campground

  • Moving from one place to another to have somewhere to sleep at night

  • Living in a shelter

  • Living on the street

If any of these living situations apply to you, please contact Family Support Specialist Mary Michell by visiting the Family Resource Center, calling 360-221-6808 ext. 4320, or by email at mmichell@readinesstolearn.org.

School Connections

Explore local schools and enrollment options HERE.

Contact the Family Resource Center

Location: South Whidbey Community Center, 723 Camano Ave., Langley, WA 98260

Drop-in Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Thursday 9:00 a.m.-noon, or by appointment

Phone: 360-221-6808 ext. 4321

Email: rtlfprograms@readinesstolearn.org

The Family Resource Center follows the South Whidbey School District calendar. We’re closed on school holidays.