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Betty’s Preschool Openings

Betty’s Preschool has some openings for the 2010-2011 school year. She accepts children 4 to 5 years of age and has morning and afternoon classes. If you are interested and would like to learn more, call 525-4390.

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WWPD Crime Prevention Page

The Walla Walla Police Department has a new Crime Prevention homepage that lists safety tips and resources available in our area. Visit ci.walla-walla.wa.us, then go to the Police tab then Crime Prevention.

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IMPACT! Life Transitions Programs – at Walla Walla Community College.

IMPACT! Life Transitions Program assists individuals who face obstacles to becoming self-sufficient. Free services include connections to college programs, job training, resume and interview skill-building, classes and workshops with counseling and support services.
For more information visit call Deana York 1-888-822-1715, 524-5166 or email at impact.ww@wwcc.edu

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Friends of Children of Walla Walla

Friends – Improving lives and communities on child at a time
The Friends organization believes that all children can benefit from having a relationship with a caring adult outside of their home. For more information on being a mentor or finding a mentor for your child contact 527-4745 or www.wallawallafriends.org

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Catholic Charities Walla Walla

Catholic Charities provides counseling, volunteer chore, diaper & layette assistance, immigration, and housing services.
408 W. Poplar Street, 509-525-0572

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STEP – Women’s Emergency Shelter

STEP is women’s emergency shelter that serves single homeless women in Walla Walla County. STEP is a part of Helpline. All shelter guests must register at Helpline at 16 S. Colville (between Main and Alder, downtown Walla Walla). Hours are Mon-Fri 9am to 11:45am and 1 – 3:45pm, 509-529-3377.

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Helpline – Connecting Our Community

Helpline provides emergency social services including food, clothing, transportation, utilities, infant-care needs and much more.
helplineww.org or 509-529-3377

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Children’s Mental Health Unit

The Children’s Mental Health Unit offer a comprehensive and integrated array of mental health services for children and their families. For more information contact the Walla Walla County Department of Human Services at 509-524-2920.

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AAC Kids

The site advocates for early intervention for young children with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other disabilities. This resource provides parent help for children with disablilites.
http://aackids.psu.edu

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Healthy Children

Backed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, this site offers the most reliable, up-to-the minute health advice for proactive parents and caregivers.
www.healthychildren.org

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