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Early Learning Center entrance

Safe, enriching child care for TCC student parents and staff

Easy, accessible, high-quality care

Going to school and raising children is a tough balance—and our Early Learning Center
(ELC) is here to help. We provide a secure, beautiful place for children ages 1 month
to 5 years to learn, play and grow while you pursue your educational goals.

Early learning, while you’re learning

Our Early Learning Center is committed to offering families excellent care focused
on helping your child develop a sense of self worth and positive self concept.

  • Accredited by the National Accreditation Commission
  • Planned learning activities appropriate for your child’s age and development
  • Small teacher-to-child ratio
  • Observation rooms so parents can watch their children
  • Parent rooms for quiet study or work time
  • Consistent updates on your child’s progress 

Download our Parent Handbook for more information.

A helping hand for families

More than just childcare, we aim to help our families reach their fullest potential.
Our Early Learning Center also provides:

  • Onsite dental, vision and hearing screenings
  • Nutritious and delicious daily meals
  • Access to Early Head Start and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program for
    income eligible families

 

Enrollment Information 

The first step to sending your child to the ELC is to fill out the Wait List application.
This page has rates and enrollment information.

Enrollment and Wait List

The Annette B.

Weyerhaeuser Early Learning Facility

Our Early Learning Center was thoughtfully designed to serve 86 children, with indoor
and outdoor play areas, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and opportunities for learning
around every corner.

 

The Early Learning Center

 

 

Family-Style Breakfast

 

 

Zoom Zoom!

 

 

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Welcome to the ELC

 

Connect with the Early Learning Center

TCC Tacoma Campus, Bldg. 3

Hours
Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Summer Hours: 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.    The Center is closed on Fridays during Summer
quarter.

Call us to ask questions or schedule a tour.

 

Nurturing Children, Helping Families
Our Mission

The mission of the Early Learning Center (ELC) is to provide a safe and nurturing
early learning experience in an environment where best practice is paramount for young
children of students and staff of Tacoma Community College and the community.

Our Purpose

The purpose of the Early Learning Center is to provide a quality early childhood program
that meets the needs of children and families while parents pursue an education. We
believe that developmental, cultural, and age appropriate practices are the foundation
for early childhood and children’s programming within relationship-based settings.

Our Funding

Tuition fee is based on the number of hours needed for child care each quarter as
determined by the student parent’s class schedule, with a minimum of 25 hours per
week.The Early Learning Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability. Read TCC’s full non-discrimination statement

Our Philosophy

The Early Learning Center is staffed by early childhood professionals who value children’s
sense of curiosity, and recognizes that play enhances development and learning. We
believe:

  • Developmental, cultural, and age appropriate practices are the foundation for early
    childhood education within relationship-based settings.
  • That building trusting and reciprocal partnerships with families is essential.
  • In providing opportunities for success and to encourage a feeling of competency. In
    addition to developing a positive attitude, the children learn to value the feelings
    and rights of others.
  • That children can be shown how to work out conflicts with others in ways that develop
    problem solving skills for dealing with realistic situations.
  • That every child can feel valued and capable.
  • That all children pass through developmental stages. We respect their individual differences
    and rates of growth, and we maintain developmentally appropriate curriculum, equipment,
    and expectations.

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Child Care FAQs

The national typical hourly rate in 2022 is $20. 00 per hour for nannies and $17.50 for babysitters. Rates can vary based on the child care provider’s experience, certifications, employment status, and travel expenses. When calculating the cost of child care, you should also account for the number of children they’ll care for and additional responsibilities like household tasks or homework help. Learn more about how to set competitive rates for attracting the best babysitters.

The best way to find child care near you is to post a job detailing your needs on Sittercity, which will be shared with our community of available babysitters and nannies. We’ll notify you when child care providers apply to your job, and from there you can proceed with interviews, background checks, and reference checks so you can find the perfect fit for your family.

You can find experienced and passionate child care providers near you to provide the best care for your child, either in-home or virtually. Child care providers can help families with managing strict schedules, transportation to activities, homework help, last-minute coverage, date nights, and more. Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, live-in, or temporary care, you can count on Sittercity for finding passionate and experienced child care providers.

Families find trustworthy child care providers on Sittercity who are passionate about providing safe and enriching care for their children. Many providers report they are First Aid and CPR certified to provide the best care for your family. Babysitters and nannies have the option to complete regular background checks, and you can easily request a recent background check if they don’t have one or it is not recent. Families can also request to see professional references!

Our dedicated team also champions safety across our platform every day. Child care providers go through an identity verification process Berbix when registering an account. Some additional safety measures include Family Watchdog screening, babysitter and nanny reviews, and secure messaging.

Nannies and babysitters share the same primary responsibility of providing safe and enriching care for your child, but there are a few differences between them. Nannies are more commonly associated with regular work, whether full or part-time, offering daily or consistent care to a particular family. There are also several different types of nannies, including au pairs, house managers, doulas, live-in, and overnight nannies.

Babysitters, on the other hand, are typically hired for irregular or occasional work, either full or part-time. If you’re looking for last-minute care for date night, or the occasional few hours after school, a babysitter is a great best option.

Identifying the type and frequency of child care you’ll need is the best way to decide whether a babysitter or nanny is a better fit for your family.

Child care providers on Sittercity love providing enriching experiences for your children, and sharing their passions with them. They’re happy to participate in outdoor activities like sports, or indoor activities like music, baking, tutoring help, and art. Wherever your child’s interests lie, child care providers on Sittercity can engage them in a nurturing way.

Frida Kahlo Center – The Art of Teaching

What We Do

The Art of Teaching

Frida Kahlo Child Development Center is a private organization that supports children development, family needs, and teacher’s professional development. We work hand in hand with several organizations including Department of Children, Youth & families, Early Achievers and Frida Kahlo Professional Development Center. Our goal is to provide the most necessary tools for children to succeed as well as inform parents and teachers on how to support their learning. We encourage professional development as well as community collaboration.

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Testimonials

  • We could not be more thrilled to have found the Frida Kahlo CDC. Every morning when we arrive, our daughter has the biggest smile on her face as soon as the door opens. After I leave her there, I have peace of mind all day knowing:

    – most importantly, she is safe; the center follows safe sleep to the t and closely monitors her during waking hour

    – they have also taken every safety measure possible during Covid, and honestly a really scary time to have a young child in care outside the home. My mind is at ease knowing every preventative measure was taken

    – she is learning

    – she is active and playing, free to roam around and not confined to a container

    – she is engaging in meaningful and age appropriate ways

    – she is welcomed. She is treated as more than just a child to look after. The atmosphere is warm.

    When I pick her up at the end of the day, I get a full report to take home: when she played, what she enjoyed, when she was fed, when she napped, all diaper changing activity, and what she needs for the following day. The attention to detail to her and her needs is amazing.

    I cannot say enough how happy we are with our experience so far.

    Casey

  • We feel as though we’ve been incredibly lucky to have found the Frida Kahlo Center shortly after moving to the Tacoma area.  After a bad daycare experience in Southern California, our experience here exceeded our wildest expectations.   From the beginning Ms. Jessica (Jessica Sanchez) has done an incredible job of communicating with us.  We never feel rushed or hurried and always feel as though our desires with our daughter’s care are heard.  It’s very clear every time we drop off and pick up our daughter, from her excitement, that the quality of her care and her happiness are incredibly high at the Frida Kahlo Center.   We love that our daughter is learning in both English and Spanish, and that she’s being exposed to a wide variety of foods and gets to interact with children of various age groups as well.  From the beginning this has been an incredibly positive experience for us, and we couldnt imagine finding better care for our daughter.

    Samantha

  • As any new parent can tell you, leaving your infant in someone else’s care for that first time is incredibly hard, but somehow Jess and the rest of the Frida Kahlo CDC team made it seem easy. From the start, we knew our son would be safe, cared for, and loved. Our trust and confidence has only grown since then.

    Every morning, Jess greets us with a warm smile. Every afternoon, she tells us about our son’s day, asks insightful questions, and makes thoughtful recommendations. Jess considers each child’s personality, needs, and developmental stage, and everything from naps to meals to playtime is individualized. The obvious interest and attention to detail goes well beyond a simple day care; Jess and her fellow caregivers are obviously invested in our son’s well-being and future.

    We’ve used the Frida Kahlo CDC for almost six months now, and we look forward to using it for several years yet to come. Because, at the end of each day, we don’t just know that our son is safe, or clean, or fed. We know that he’s thriving.

    Kelly & Tim

  • Samantha is an educator faithful to her precepts and ideals and respectful of the nobility of children. Recognizes the importance of being a teacher of preschool-age children. As a colleague, I admire her ability to excel, and her desire to teach other women to be happy by doing the noble task of educating in love.

    Thania Chicas, BA ECE Educator

  • Thanks to the teacher Samantha I am beginning to fulfill some of the goals that I have set for my personal and professional life. In short, she is a teacher that anyone would like to have to teach teachers who will work with our children in the future.

    Maria Elena Urbina, BA ECE Educator

  • The teacher Samantha always teaches with a smile on her face and with the best attitude to answer all my questions. I thank you for being the pioneer of my knowledge, thank you for instructing me and providing me with your best knowledge, they have been useful to continue improving me day by day.

    Claudia Gallegos, BA ECE Educator

Looking for Educational Resources?

Frida Kahlo Professional Development Center offers guidance to early childhood teachers in the important process of Professional Development. We support your educational goals by offering a variety of options so that you know your study field and work. In addition, we will provide advice and orientation for you to take best decisions regarding your education. Frida Kahlo Professional Development Center helps you explore a variety of options in the field of Education. Our commitment is to help you reach your full potential in the area of Early Childhood Education.

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Meet The Team

We are bilingual teachers with degrees in Early childhood Education and 10-25 years of experience. We continue our education in colleges to remain up to date with new research and new early childhood practices. We know a teacher never stops learning! We are members of community groups.

Samantha Carrillo

Founder | Curriculum Director

Jessica Sanchez

Founder | Administrator

Philosophy

The foundation of the Frida Kahlo Child Development Center proposal is based on scientific evidence on early childhood development that allows us to understand the importance of Early Childhood in human development and in particular, the relevance of the brain formation process and the preparation processes for the learning. Under this perspective, we assume the commitment to promote an educational project with principles of equity, relevance, effectiveness, and quality aimed at children in conditions of vulnerability, who, comprehensively cared for by a multidisciplinary team, have the possibility of accessing opportunities to learn and develop competencies, skills, attitudes, and values to face life. Frida Kahlo Child Development Center, believes in social justice, and cultural empowerment of our community. We seek to strengthen the roots and mother tongue of our students, through cognitive, artistic, and cultural activities that help our little ones to build socio-emotional skills that will accompany them throughout their entire lives.

  • Mission
  • Inclusion
  • Non-Discrimination

Our mission is to comply with the principles of quality, equity, equality, inclusion, social justice, as well as the rights of children in the levels of initial and preschool education. We ensure a quality educational-care process that guarantees full development of the potentialities and biopsychic, social, and emotional qualities of our students, in an enriched educational environment, which promotes innovation and continuous, systematic, and permanent improvement, in charge of highly qualified and competent personnel. Likewise, care is taken that the physical facilities are adequate, ergonomic, and equipped with various technological tools, in order to contribute to the formation of the profile of the graduate suitable for their primary education and for life in today’s globalized society. Here at Frida Kahlo CDC, It is essential to support the cultural development of all members of our educational community, where teachers and principals support the needs of families seeking to promote respect and inclusion and social justice

Frida Kahlo CDC believes that children of all ability levels are entitled to the same opportunities for participation, acceptance and belonging in child care. We will make every reasonable accommodation to encourage full and active participation of all children in our program based on his/her individual capabilities and needs. If your child has an identified special need, and we are able to make accommodations to support his/her development we will create an Individualized Educational Plan. If for unknown reasons we are not able to provide accommodations to support your child’s learning, we will gladly help the parents find resources and other childcare options.

At Frida Kahlo CDC equal educational opportunities are available for all children, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or parent/provider political beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation or special needs, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Educational programs are designed to meet the varying needs of all students.

Multiculturalism

Multiculturalism is vital for all children because it sets social goals and promotes respect for all people and the environment we inhabit. We utilize books, music, games, and a wide range of activities as aids to teach our children respect for our world and the diversity of life upon it.

Our Admissions

We accept applications all year. For more information, please contact us by email, phone, or during our business hours.

Hours of Operation

Childcare services are provided from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday to Friday. School age care will also be conducted at these times.

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Contact us

Send us a message with any questions or inquiries or give us a call. We would be happy to answer your questions or set up a tour!

Washington’s economy hit by childcare crisis

TACOMA, WAOKAY. 21, 2019 – Washington employers have incurred $2.08 billion in employee turnover and absenteeism caused by our state’s childcare crisis, according to a new report released today. These costs, combined with the opportunity cost to employers of lost productivity and investment prospects, are estimated at $6.5 billion.

These findings are part of a new report from the Washington State Joint Child Care Task Force, created in 2018 by the state legislature to identify new ways to expand access to quality, affordable child care. The Task Force brings together business leaders, caregivers, parents and legislators to focus on the importance of child care to our state’s economy. A variety of partners, including the Washington State Department of Commerce, the Washington State Business Association, and Child Care Aware of Washington (CCA WA), contributed to the report.

“At Child Care Aware of Washington We know that working parents strive for quality, affordable child care, and we know caregivers try to keep their doors open. We also know that high quality child care is extremely important for young children who spend thousands of hours each year in childcare while their brains are in their fastest phase of development, we are encouraged that the legislature and new partners are exploring ways to mitigate Washington’s childcare crisis,” said Ryan Prisco, director of advocacy and policy at the Washington State CCA.

Some Key Takeaways from the Case Installing the Child Care Expenditure Report:

  • In 60% of Washington households, all adults work with children under the age of six.
  • 27% of parents quit their job or dropped out of school/education due to childcare problems
  • 27% of parents switched from full-time to part-time jobs due to childcare issues.
  • 67% of Washington employers report being absent from work due to childcare issues.
  • 9% of parents were fired from their jobs due to childcare problems

“This report clearly shows that more investment is needed in our state’s childcare system. Currently, only 1.1% of the state budget is allocated to early childhood education and childcare. Increased state and federal investment, and also from one of the main beneficiaries of childcare services – the business community – will go a long way in mitigating the effects of the childcare crisis,” Praisco said.

“Child care is not just a parenting issue, it’s an economic issue,” said Washington State Department of Commerce Director Dr. Lisa Brown. “In addition to hurting children and families, lack of access to quality, affordable childcare is impacting employers, impacting economic viability and growth, which strengthens communities across the state.”

Parents of babies and young children across Washington DC struggle to find and pay for high-quality licensed day care, often paying more than the cost of college education. Washington is in the top ten states with the least affordable childcare of almost all types for children under 5 years of age. The median cost of childcare in our state for an infant and preschooler at a center is 34 percent of the median household income. The average cost of caring for both children in a family home-based child care program is 27 percent of median income. In general, the cost of childcare relative to family income has increased over the past six years. Since 2011, the average level of childcare has increased from 19-22 percent for centers and 14-22 percent for 90,027 families1, 90,028 while average household income increased by only 18 percent. 2

Solving the problem of childcare in Washington requires increased public, business, and philanthropic investment in childcare and early learning programs. OCO ZA advocates for increased investment, both public and private, as well as increased access to high quality health care. We work with providers to improve the quality of childcare services and help providers save time and money on the business side of their programs through our shared online business services portal. Washington Child Care Business Edge. CCA 3A also tracks the supply, demand for, and cost of child care services across the state and all counties . Our reports can be found here: https://childcareawarewa.org/advocacy.

Child Care Aware of Washington is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to connecting families to local, high quality, licensed child care and early education programs and supporting providers who deliver high quality health care. As a statewide network of six regional agencies, we work side by side with child care providers to offer professional development services and higher education scholarships to help providers integrate research, best practices into their programs. We are committed to ensuring that every child in Washington, regardless of race, religion, gender, ethnicity, culture, primary language, or economic status, has access to the quality health care and early learning they need to succeed academically and in life. For more information, please visit our website http://wa.childcareaware.org and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Child-Care-Aware-of-Washington-149636987661/ and Twitter @childcarewa.

Comments:

  1. Child Care Aware of Washington’s 2018 Data Report: Trends, child care supply, cost of care, and referral demand
  2. Washington State Office of Financial Management. Average household income, 2017 Projected. https://www.ofm.wa.gov/washington-data-research/economy-and-labor-force/median-household-income-estimates. March 2018

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Housing / Shelter

Housing / Shelter

Rescue Mission
Emergency housing for men and shelter for women and families. There is also a temporary housing program.
253-383-4493
425 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98402
6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. refuges with 50 warm beds for young people aged 18 to 24 from 9:00 pm to 6:30 am, seven days a week.

253-256-3087
9pm – 6:30am
https://communityyouthservices.org/programs/young-adult-shelterdrop-in-center/

Nativity House
253-502-2780
702 S 14th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
7:00 am to 4:30 pm
Local Homeless Shelter
https://ccsww.org/get-help/housing/permanent-housing/nativity -house-apartments/nativity-house-overnight-shelter/

Community Building Recovery Innovations
The community building program is happy to support members who have struggled with mental health issues as they transition from residential care facilities to a home of their choice in the community and also provides a rental subsidy.
253-235-5216
4210 20th St E, Fife, WA 98424
8:00-16:30
https://riinternational. com/our-services/washington/recovery-innovations-pierce-county-recovery-response -center/

Access Point Housing
Access Point for Housing (AP4H) offers a central entry point for homeless families or those who become homeless within 72 hours. Individuals and families receive resources to provide housing and other essential services.
253-682-3401
https://mdc-hope.org/housing/housing-for-the-homeless

Family Housing Network (CCS)
Provides housing for families at risk of or at risk of becoming homeless while helping develop skills that maximize family stability and self-sufficiency to prevent future homelessness. Salvation Army 9
253-471-5340
https://ccsww.org/get-help/shelter-homeless-services/family-housing-network/0088 Helps families and single women find permanent housing. Services include case management, crisis intervention, advocacy, laundry, meals, life skills training, and referral.
253-572-8452
https://tacoma.salvationarmy.org/

Help House
Stabilizes families with children under 18 who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless and helps them as much as possible get permanent housing faster
253-848-6096
http://helpinghandhouse.org/

Phoebe House
Provide housing, services, and support for mothers and children in Pierce County with chemical dependencies. We help them achieve and maintain reconnection through healing, self-sufficiency, a clean and sober life.
253-383-7710
http://www.newphoebehouse.org/

Agape House
A Christian ministry resource requiring a pastor’s referral. Agape House offers temporary accommodation for single men and women, as well as families with one or two parents.
253-682-1971
https://www.transitionalhousing.org/li/agapehousecoedcouples

Guadalupe House
Provides clean and sober temporary housing for single homeless adults based on interviews and invitations. Open House every Tuesday evening with Liturgy. Also offers weekday services for the homeless.
253-572-6582
http://tacomacatholicworker.weebly.com/

Martin Luther King Associate Professor of Housing
Provides affordable housing, temporary shelter and support services. Promotes self-sufficiency, home ownership, neighborhood revitalization and economic development.
253-627-1099
https://www.guidestar.org/profile/94-3081814

Living Access Support Alliance
Single parent and single parent families; transitional housing; Application and interview required; Waiting period is not unusual
253-581-8689
http://www.lasawa.org/

Tacoma Network
Single-parent families; transitional housing; Application and interview required; The waiting period is not unusual
253-474-9334
http://www.networktacoma.org/

Exodus Housing
Temporary housing for homeless families with children only. There is also a Safe Choice temporary housing program for families with children who are left homeless due to domestic violence.
253-862-6808
https://exodushousing.org/

Disability Alliance
CIL is a non-residential, private, non-profit, community-based consumer controlled organization. They provide services and advocate for people with all types of disabilities. Their goal is to help people with disabilities reach their maximum potential in their families and communities to achieve and maintain an independent life.
410 E. Main St., Suite H
8-5 MF
https://www.seamar.org/pierce-bh-puyallup.html

Good Mental Health
4238 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA 98002-53-088 2
9:00-17:30
https://www.sound.health/

Comprehensive mental health
253-396-5930
813 S8 WA 9:908 813 //www.comprehensiveliferesources. org/

Pacific Rehabilitation Centers – Mental Health Services
126 15th St SE, Puyallup, WA 98372
253-445-8663
8-5 МФ
https://www.pacificrehabilitation.com/

Sea Mar Behavioral Health Gig Harbour
6659 Kimball Dr Suite C301, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
253-281-9888
8-5 MF
https://www.seamar.org/pierce-bh-gigharbor.html

Great Lakes Recovery Center
14016 A St S, Tacoma, WA 98444
253-581-7020
http://www.glmhc.org

For Cultural Advice Services
Adult Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Program
4301 S Pine St Ste 92, Tacoma, WA 98409
253 -507-5334
https://www.ftccounselingsvcs.org

Medicare Resources – Community

Medicare Resources – Community

Mobility Resources and Equipment
253-798-4600
Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Center Seniors Available Equipment List
https://www. co.pierce.wa.us/4791/Mobility-Resources

Social provision – Medicaid Personal Assistance
Offers Medicare prescription drug coverage that covers both brand-name and generic prescription drugs at participating pharmacies.
Many Part D plans are available with different monthly premiums and deductibles.
2608 S 47th St, Suite A, Tacoma, WA, 98409
Mon Tue 9am-4pm; Tue, 9:00 – noon; Thu Fri 9am-4pm
800-633-4227
https://www.ssa.gov/

Home & Community Services

Home & Community Services Information Community

Home & Community Services Information 9008 Attn: Blake West
4450 10th Avenue SE Lacey, WA 98503
360-725-2300
8:00-17:00, Wed.
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services-information-professionals

Pierce County Family Support Centers
2021 S 19th Street Tacoma, WA 98405
253-593-6641
For other Pierce County locations, visit:
https://www. tpchd.org healthy-people/family-support-partnership/family-support-centers

Dads MOVE (mentoring others through voices of experience)
Dads MOVE is committed to providing every parent/guardian (especially dads) with tools, support and education necessary to fully participate in the recovery of their children.
509-429-6704
Information booklet on mutual mentoring
Information booklet on interaction with the Community
https://www.dadsmove.org/

dSHS

DSHS

DSHS-PUILLELAPS-PUILLELAP will be available from 8:00 to 17:00 every business day. Call us at 1 (877) 501-2233 Monday Friday. Time for interviews: from 8:00 to 15:00.
201 W Main Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371
877-501-2233
8:00-17:00
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/community-services-office

DSHS – Tacoma
We have the highest volume of work from 11:00 to 15:00 on Mondays, as well as on the first and last three business days of the month. If you call during this time, you may experience delays.
1949 S State St, Tacoma, WA 98405
253-983-6720
8:00-17:00
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/community-services-office

DSHS – Lakewood
Reception services will be available from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm every business day. Customers who arrive before 15:00 will be served the same day. Navigators in the lobby will be available to help customers with daily activities – paperwork and online services will be available until 17:00.
5712 Main St SW #100, Lakewood, WA 98499
253-475-6819
8:00-17:00
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/community-services -office

Employment

Employment Resources

RISE (Resource for Employment Success)
work experience to obtain a job leading to self-sufficiency. The pilot project will focus on lowering barriers through the following services:
930 Tacoma Avenue S, Tacoma, WA 98402
253-798-4400 X5 Tammy Montgomery
8:00-17:00
https://co. pierce.wa.us/1125/Jobs

RISE Adult Jobs
Adult Employment Programs help people with developmental disabilities to achieve employment goals. Services are individual and depend on the needs of each person. The goal is always to help each client achieve maximum independence and self-sufficiency.
930 Tacoma Avenue S, Tacoma, WA 98402
253-798-2956 Daniel Gross
8:00-17:00
https://co.pierce.wa.us/1125/Jobs

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Resources – Community

YWCA
Domestic Violence Only; Single women and women with children
253-383-2593
https://www.ywca.org/

Family Renewal Shelter
Domestic violence only; Single women and women with children
253-475-9010
http://domesticviolencehelp.org/

Restoring Hope, Pierce County Sexual Assault Center
Restoring Hope! The Pierce County Sexual Assault Center offers healing support through advocacy and therapy for those affected by sexual assault and abuse. Through education and collaboration, Rebuilding Hope improves the community’s response to victims of sexual assault and abuse and challenges the behaviors and beliefs that contribute to sexual assault.
253-597-6424
101 E 26TH ST #200, Tacoma, Wa 98421
https://sexualassaulttsenter.com/

Food banks

9000 9000 TOSTOMA/ South VOGOMA/ SOVIE all postal codes; Bring ID
Mon and Fri: 11.00 – 16.00; Wed: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
1704 E. 85 SE Tacoma FISH 98445
253-531-4530
https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/454/Food-Banks

Tacoma – Northwest
Walk is ok; Access to Ernst Hall from the 27th side of the church; Can visit the FISH food bank once a week; Bring HH ID and Proof of Residence
Mason United Methodist Church
2710 N. Madison Tacoma WA 98407
253-756-4974
https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/454/Food-Banks

Spanaway Mobile FISH site in Bethel HS
If required, customers can use the mobile food bank once a week.
Wed: 4:30-6:30 pm
22215 224th Street E Spanaway 98338
https://www.bethelsd.org/Page/677

Puyallup Salvation Army
Mon 1st and Tue 1st and Tue
and from 14 to 30, Thursday from 9 to 13 hours.
Walk is ok; Please bring ID
4009 9th Street SW Puyallup 98373
253-847-1491

Lakewood (RCS Food Bank Truck) Life Center South at ReLife School
Resource Allocation Board Mobile version; Driver’s license number and proof of residence required.
Wed: 3-3 pm
14721 Murray Rd. SW Lakewood
98439
253-473-7669
https://sites.google.com/site/angelsofpiercecountywa/home/food-and-meals/food-banks

Graham / S. Hill FISH Holy Disciples Church
ID is required and a list of the full names and dates of birth of all family members will not be denied.
Mon and Fri: from 10:00 to 13:30; Wed: 2-6 pm
10425 187th Street E.
Puyallup, WA 98374
253-846-3805

Edgewood Community FISH Mountain View Lu3theran Church
ID is required and a list of the full names and dates of birth of all family members will not be denied.
Thu: 15.30-18.30 Sat: 11.00-14.00
3607 122 Ave. E. Suite B Edgewood WA, 98372
253-826-4654

Buckley Bread of Life
No Requirements
Wed: 9am – 2pm Fri: 9am – 12pm 7-

088 https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/454/Food-Banks

Clothing

Clothing Resources – Community

Tacoma – New Jerusalem Hilltop food and clothing ban
Bank of clothes; Spanish spoken
Second, third, fourth and fifth Saturday of each month:
253-572-6785
https://www.pchawa.org/

Matthews House of Transitional Services
Clothing Bank
First Tower Building,
621 Tacoma Ave. #503 Tacoma WA 98402
253-301-0508
http://thehouseofmatthew. org/

Fircrest United Methodist Church
Provides free clothing for all ages to those in need every two months for each family or client. Accessible for the disabled. Must be low income families
M&TH 12:00 – 14:00 P, 2nd Saturday 10:00 – 12:00 P Closed in July and August.
1018 Columbia Ave, Fircrest WA 98466
253-564-7862
http://www.fircrestumc.org/

God’s Closet
Provides free clothing and some household items to low-income residents of eastern Pierce County.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
613 23rd St NW Puyallup WA, 98371
253-845-1639

Community Assistance

Community Assistance – Community Energy Assistance

EAP)
EAP pays heating bills directly to utility companies of eligible applicants. Payments are based on the eligible household’s fuel consumption over the past 12 months.
8: 00–17: 00
1-855-798-4328

Communications with the community of the PIRS County
PRICE PIRS
8: 00–17: 00
253-798-3835
https https ://www. co.pierce.wa.us/1280/Energy-Assistance

Metropolitan Development Board
Utilities Assistance to individuals within the City of Tacoma.
8:00-17:00
253-572-5557
https://mdc-hope.org/

Emergency Medical

Emergency Rent Assistance – Community

Non-THA Housing Resources (Emergency, Temporary and Permanent Housing)
As part of Pierce County’s strategic plan to end homelessness and develop a “best practice” model for prevention Homelessness Associated Ministries has contracted with Pierce County to establish a centralized reception center for the homeless and families, and those in imminent danger of becoming homeless. . This program is known as Access Point 4 Housing (AP4H).
603 Polk St S, Tacoma, WA 98444
253-620-5400
8:00-17:00
https://www.pchawa.org/

TANF / WorkFirst
Numerous financial aid programs,
including one known as Emergency Assistance, which allows low-income and working poor clients to apply for additional financial and rental assistance when they face an emergency caused by circumstances beyond their control, such as job loss or medical service. ambulance
877-501-2233
8:00-17:00
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/tacoma_rental_assistance.html

Eatonville Family Agency
May have limited emergency cash assistance. Funding is limited. Money can pay for housing, energy, rent, or mortgage assistance. You can only apply for rental assistance on the third Tuesday of each month.
360-832-6805
8:00-17:00
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/tacoma_rental_assistance.html

Family Unlimited Network
Non-profit organization offers rent and utility assistance if the applicant has a disconnection notice or a payment or exemption notice.
253-460-3134
8:00-17:00
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/tacoma_rental_assistance.html

Metropolitan Development Council
Offers low income and rental housing assistance private individuals. Other assistance may include childcare assistance for homeless families, eviction prevention rent loans, utility bills, or family counseling.
721 S. Fawcett, Tacoma
253-597-6728
8:00-17:00
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/tacoma_rental_assistance.html

Social Security Office

Social Security Office – Local Community

US Social Security Administration
Puyallup Social Security determines eligibility and pays benefits to those who qualify for survivors’ benefits. Determines eligibility and pays benefits to persons eligible for legal blindness. Determines eligibility for and pays retirement benefits to individuals aged 62 and over.
811 S Hill Park Dr, Puyallup, WA 98373
800-772-1213
9:00 pm to 4:00 pm
https://www.ssa.gov/

U.S. Social Security Administration

9 Department of Social Security Puyallup determines eligibility and pays benefits to those who qualify for survivors’ benefits. Determines eligibility and pays benefits to persons eligible for legal blindness. Determines eligibility for and pays retirement benefits to individuals aged 62 and over.
2608 S 47th St A, Tacoma, WA 98409
800-772-1213
https://www.ssa.gov/

Point Defiance Park History – Metro Parks Tacoma

  • Point Defiance Park History
  • History of Point Defiance Lodge
  • History of Point Defiance Pagoda

1888
US President Grover Cleveland signs a bill granting Tacoma the right to use 640 acres of Point Defiance, an undeveloped federal military reservation, as a city park. With no facilities, only seasonal tourists on the beach use Point Defiance as a park during this time.

1890
Developers complete streetcar line to Point Defiance Park. The Tacoma Board of Parks Commissioners hires crews to clear sections of the park near the Pearl Street entrance for gardens and picnic areas. Photo courtesy of Tacoma – Its History and Its Builders by Herbert Hunt.

Rustic log bridge built in 1892.

1892
Crews are building a village log bridge to connect the garden and picnic areas at the park entrance to the old-growth woodlands near the Point. The bridge was dismantled at the beginning of 1930s and replaced with a subgrade.

1898
The Board of Park Commissioners authorizes the construction of a lodge for Park Superintendent Ebenezer R. Roberts and his family. Constructed from peeled, polished logs and a veranda around the house, the lodge remained the official residence of the staff until 1980.

1899
The permanent zoo begins with the construction of the first bear pit. Herds of elk, deer and bison were also featured in the park, a collection that has evolved into the current Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. Photo courtesy of Jean Insel Robeson. .

1901
The Board of Park Commissioners authorizes the construction of the first section of the Point Defiance Greenhouse, which served as a breeding and display greenhouse until it was demolished in the 1920s.

1903
Concessionaire Edwin D. Ferris is building an octagonal pavilion on the Point Defiance Park waterfront, providing boat rentals, snack stands, and a restaurant renowned for its clam chowder and panoramic views of Puget Sound. The pavilion also served as a pier for passenger ferries that brought visitors to the park for the day. The octagonal structure was demolished at 1930s.

1905
On March 3, the federal government officially named the City of Tacoma Point Defiance Park. This legislation was initiated by Congressman Francis W. Cushman, who was honored in 1925 for his efforts to erect a statue next to the park.

1906
The Nereid Baths are open on Remembrance Day. Tacoma’s first indoor pool, or natatorium as it was then known, had Puget Sound salt water heated to 80 degrees and swimwear for rent, all for 10 cents. The Nereid Baths closed and the building was demolished at the beginning of 1930s.

1914
A pagoda opens at a tram stop, replacing the former village shelter. Luxurious amenities at Point Defiance Park, it featured a heated waiting room, a first aid station, and marble toilets staffed by attendants who handed out towels during the summer season.

1921
The Point Defiance Park waterfront development is being expanded with a major addition adjacent to the octagonal pavilion. This arched concrete structure, also called the Pavilion, eventually had three floors and included a restaurant, an aquarium, and housing for park staff. Photo courtesy of Eric Swanson.

1930s
Federal Depression relief programs such as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) are implementing major projects in Point Defiance Park, including the restoration of Fort Nisqually and a new boathouse instead of the 1903 octagonal building. Pavilion. The CCC maintains a winter camp at Point Defiance Park for two years with up to 200 workers. Photo courtesy of the Metro Parks Tacoma archives.

1933
Funland opens on Memorial Day. This private attraction served as a refuge during the years of the Great Depression and World War II. The Point Defiance Riding Academy also opened in 1933, giving riders the opportunity to enjoy the parks bridle paths. Both attractions closed in the 1960s. Photo courtesy of Eric Swanson.

1940s
Point Defiance Park, its forests, gardens and many attractions provide a convenient and affordable place to relax during World War II home front lines during gas rationing. Army Air Force rescue boat crews were housed in a waterfront pavilion during the war years in case of a plane crash in Puget Sound.

1959
Point Defiance Zoo adds a Children’s Zoo Farm with cows, chickens, rabbits, ducks and goats on display, encouraging iteractin in city kids. Farm Animal Care was a joint venture between zoo staff and Future Farmers of America chapters.

1964
Never Never Land, a children’s storybook attraction, and Camp 6, a logging museum, arrive at Point Defiance Park, which operate as private businesses.

1977
Metro Parks Tacoma voters issue bonds for a wide range of zoological improvements, and Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium focuses its animal collection on a Pacific Coast theme.

1984
A major fire destroyed the Elling pavilion complex, built in the 1920s. Boathouse rebuilt and opened in 1988 with expanded storage and boat rental facilities. The octagonal restaurant, now owned by Anthony, resembles the original 1903 pavilion.

1990s-Present
Point Defiance Park continues to evolve as a gem of Tacoma’s public space, strengthening partnerships with horticultural, zoological, marine, conservation and cultural organizations to ensure the vitality of this magnificent peninsula.

The Board of Park Commissioners approved $2,200 to build a residence in Point Defiance Park in 1898 for Superintendent Ebenezer Rhys Roberts, called the Keeper’s Lodge. Residence designed by renowned Tacoma architect K.A. Darmer, allowed Roberts and his family to live in the park, where it was easier for him to tend the gardens, feed the zoo animals, and maintain the general safety of the park.

ER Roberts and his wife, Mary Ann, had four young children who grew up in a house whose backyard was the wilds of Point Defiance. Roberts was such a dedicated gardener that he gave three of his four children botanical names.

In a detailed account published in the Tacoma News Tribune in 1967, Trillium Roberts Insel recounted the early days of the Lodge:

those times as a home decoration… The decor of the dining room was a combination of beautiful wallpaper and panels of royal blue burlap. On a corrugated polished plate stood a collection of hand-painted souvenir plates from all the states of the Union.

From the days of the Ebenezer Roberts family in the early 1900s, the Point Defiance Lodge served as the residence of several Point Defiance Park Superintendents, Metropolitan Park County Executives and their families until 1980.

From 1980 to 2012 the lodge was used as a rental property for private functions and functions. In 2012, Point Defiance Lodge became a Visitor Center where park guests could view interpretive exhibits, get information about special events and recreational opportunities in the park, buy books, gifts, and more.

Today, the historic building houses staff offices.

Inspired by Japanese architecture when it was built in 1914, the pagoda is the centerpiece of the Japanese Garden in Point Defiance Park. It was originally a waiting room for trams. Now this magnificent building serves as a rental space for weddings and other private parties, as well as a venue for garden shows, lectures and concerts. The gardens surrounding the pagoda have pools, a waterfall, a scenic footbridge, cherry trees, azaleas and rhododendrons.

The pagoda was built in an eclectic oriental temple style, no doubt influenced by the recommended Japanese architecture of the 1911 Hare & Hare plan. The official opening date was June 14, 1914. Originally called the “bus station”, the pagoda served as a waiting room for trams with toilets and first aid stations on the lower level. Architect Luther Twichell designed the new tram station in the style of a Japanese “pagoda”, which was considered an addition to the adjacent gardens.

Newspaper articles before the completion of the pagoda pointed to the modern and luxurious amenities it would have. In the women’s toilet there will be soft armchairs, sofas, and in the summer season there will be an attendant who will distribute towels and keep the room clean. Men visiting the Pagoda will find a separate smoking room and marble toilets. The waiting room itself had to be spacious, with tiled floors and walls, comfortable seating, and a fireplace to keep you warm in the chilly weather.

Early photographs of the pagoda show that it was built according to plan. Later used as a bus station and then as a venue for garden clubs and flower shows. The pagoda was extensively restored in 1988. to look like it was originally, although the original furniture in the waiting room is long gone and the toilets have been upgraded. It was May 9, 1960, when the Park Board voted to rename the Point Defiance bus station – “henceforth officially referred to as Pagoda.”

The pagoda was damaged by an early morning fire on April 15, 2011. When the fire was finally extinguished and the building was inspected, the pagoda suffered extensive damage to the roof tiles, external gables, internal wooden beams, and much of the furniture and fixtures. The community has made it clear that they value the pagoda as a public good and want the building to be restored as quickly as possible. Metro Parks immediately got to work, hiring contractors to begin cleaning up the rubble and plan the renovation process for the building.

After several months of hard work by the contractors, the reconstruction of the pagoda is almost complete. Great care was taken to salvage as much historical material as possible. About two-thirds of the tiles, one of the most distinctive features of the pagoda, were removed, cleaned and placed back on top of the reconstructed roof. Molds were made from the old tiles to make the replacement tiles look as authentic as possible.

The upper level of the pagoda will remain an open, inviting space for the same events that the public has enjoyed for over 50 years. Updates include improved ADA accessibility, improved heating, a refurbished restroom, and kitchen improvements that include commercial-grade equipment and new supplier-friendly design.

The lower level, which previously allowed very limited public access, features a new open meeting space, small multipurpose lounges, an auxiliary kitchen, storage space and a refurbished toilet, as well as ADA upgrades.

With the renovation, the pagoda will return to its iconic status in the community, and the added amenities and accessibility will make it a much more suitable and flexible venue for weddings, memorials, social gatherings and school groups. In January 2013, the grand opening of the community took place.

Japanese Garden
There may have been Japanese-style gardens in the Pagoda area before it was built in 1914. Of course, after its construction, the gardeners of Point Defiance went to great lengths to design the plantings in harmony with its Japanese-style architecture. In 1963, a two-year project sponsored by the Capitol District of Garden Clubs began to give the gardens a more distinctive Japanese feel. In the 1980s, the local Japanese community helped add a number of additional features that continued to enhance the garden’s authenticity. The Shinto shrine and Torii gate were moved to the east side of the pagoda in 1982 year. These elements were originally a gift to the city of Tacoma from its “sister city” Kitakyushu, Japan in 1961.

Through a special partnership with Tacoma’s sister city, Kitakyushu, this garden will receive an updated design plan that reflects Japanese landscape design traditions and is steeped in cultural heritage.