First Step Family Resources & Playgroups-Jefferson County

04/27/2026

We have an important update to share with our community 💙

Due to reduced funding and our commitment to meeting high needs in a sustainable way, we are adjusting our diaper distribution at our Diaper Bank locations. Moving forward, we will be providing 50 diapers per child per month (previously 100).

This change allows us to continue supporting as many families as possible while keeping our program strong for the long term.
We truly appreciate your understanding, support, and partnership as we navigate this together.

Every diaper makes a difference, and we are so grateful to serve this community alongside you.

To find a Diaper Depot location near you, please visit:
https://firststepfamilysupport.org/program-group/diaper-depots/

Thank you for being part of our community 💙

04/08/2026

👶💙 Join Us at the First Step Pop-Up Family Resource Center! 💙👶

Looking for support, supplies, or community connections? We’ve got you covered!

📅 When: 3rd Wednesday of each month
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Where: Quilcene WIC Office
294843 US Hwy 101, Quilcene, WA
(Same building as the U.S. Post Office—office located at the back of the building facing Rogers St.)

✨ Available Resources:
🍼 Diapers & wipes
👕 Clothing (sizes NB–2T)
🤝 Resource connections
🧸 Infant & baby items
…and more!

This is a welcoming space for families to access essential items and connect with helpful services in the community. We’d love to see you there!

💬 Questions? Reach out or scan the QR code on the flyer for more info! Call First Step Family Support Center at 360-457-8355.

02/13/2026

🌟 Join a Community Group Discussion – Get a $100 Gift Card! 🌟

Community members are invited to take part in a small group discussion about finding and connecting to community services. Your voice can help shape services in our community!

Who can participate?
✔️ Ages 25–54
✔️ Currently unemployed or needing more work

What you’ll receive:
💵 $100 gift card
🚌 Bus voucher for transportation
👶 Childcare available at some focus groups

When? January & February (final times will be scheduled to fit most participants)

Spots are limited! Sign up using the QR code on the flyer or at:
👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/K3RRA3bFEX

Questions? Prefer to sign up by email or phone?
📧 ocfg@ahpnet.com

📞 (323) 336-6868

Please share with anyone who may be interested! 💬

01/30/2026

12/23/2025

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn with First Step Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, and Brinnon groups are on winter break for 2 weeks starting this week.

Have a wonderful holiday season, and see you next year! 😊

11/18/2025

Did you know that Give Jefferson supports First Step Family Support Centers programs in Jefferson County? We are honored to partner with the 28 local organizations that Give Jefferson supports!

10/12/2025

Check out these fun and exciting things happening at the Jefferson County Library District, Port Hadlock!

10/06/2025

Good morning, KPL families!

At Kaleidoscope Play & Learn with First Step this week, the theme is “Chimpanzees”! 🐵❤️

In memory of Jane Goodall❤️, we will learn about chimpanzees and other animals. They may look like monkeys, but they are not… what are the differences? Where do they live? We will read books, discuss, and make chimpanzee puppets!

🧸Sequim: Monday (today!) 12:30-2pm @ Olympic Peninsula YMCA Sequim (no membership needed)

🧸Forks: Tuesday 11am-12:30pm @ Forks-First Step Family Resource Center

🧸Port Angeles: Wednesday 10-11:30am @ First Step Family Support Center Classroom (in the main building... please follow the sign!)

🧸Port Townsend: Thursday 1:30-3pm @ Jefferson County Recreation Center

🧸Port Hadlock: Friday 10-11:30am @ Jefferson County Library District, Port Hadlock

🧸Brinnon: Friday 1-2:30pm @ Brinnon School gym /play ground

Hope to see you soon!!! 😊

09/25/2025

EJFR will be holding a Community Child Car Seat Clinic on Friday, September 26th from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Station 6 in Chimacum.

This is an opportunity to have your child’s (or grandchild's) car seat professionally checked and installed by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.

Child safety seats are required by law in Washington because they provide the best protection for infants and young children. However, correctly installing a child safety seat can be challenging, especially with the wide variety of restraint systems, vehicle belt systems, and passenger vehicles in use today.

Bring your new car seat (with instructions), your vehicle's owners manual, and your child (of course expectant mothers are welcome).

Register for an appointment at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tna2kzv

While appointments are preferred, drop ins are welcomed.

There is no cost for this event.

09/16/2025

Ahoy, matey! 🏴‍☠️
At Kaleidoscope Play & Learn with First Step this week, we will talk like pirates!

This Friday, September 19th is a International “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Let’s discuss how parates talk, dress, what they eat, where they live, etc. We will make our own pirate hats using crayons, stickers, feathers, etc. for crafts, and pretend we are pirates! Arg!

🧸Sequim - Monday 10-11:30am @ the Gathering Ground (behind the Olympic View Church)
*We will move time and place in October*

🧸 Forks - Tuesday 11am-12:30pm @ Forks-First Step Family Resource Center

🧸Port Angeles - Wednesday 10-11:30am @ First Step Family Support Center Classroom in the main building
(old Head Start classroom, there will be signs)

🧸 Port Townsend - Thursday 1:30-3pm @ Chetzemoka Park

🧸 Port Hadlock - Friday 10-11:30am @ Jefferson Universal Movement Playground (JUMP!) at H.J. Carroll Park

🧸 Brrinon - Friday 1-2:30pm @ Brinnon School gym/playground

Come join the fun! 🤩

09/05/2025

🧷🍼 The Great Diaper Drive is ON! 🍼🧷
Did you know 1 in 2 U.S. families struggle to afford diapers? You can help.

This September, join First Step Family Support Center and our amazing community partners across Clallam and Jefferson Counties in making a difference!

📍 Drop off diapers at any of our partner locations all month long.
💻 Can't make it in person? Donate online now at:
👉 https://firststepfamilysupport.org/program/the-great-diaper-drive/

Let’s ensure every baby stays clean, dry, and healthy. Your support matters! 💙