Classes for Parents

Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families & Communities

This class offers tools and ideas for parents to help improve their relationships with their children. Learn how to incorporate cultural values in raising your children. Dinner is provided free of charge, as is childcare for children older than 2 years of age. For more information and/or registration, call the center at (425) 513-2880.

Leading Change Through Advocacy

This workshop will be available to parents who have children in a local school district. The course will teach parents what their rights are as parents, what their children rights are, and how they can be better advocates for children in the community. Workshops will be at Cavalero Mid High School (8220 24th St SE, Everett, WA 98258) in Lake Stevens starting October 22nd at 1pm. Contact the center to register. 

WAYout

WAYout is a two-day seminar provided by Cocoon House in partnership with Familias Unidas. This seminar is designed to help parents of adolescent teens through what could be difficult years of adolescence. Some of the topics include self-identity and effective communication. Both parents and youth learn how to express their feelings without feeling ignored. This course is court-approved and has helped many families throughout the county. If you are interested or would like more information please call Project SAFE at Cocoon House at 425.317.9898

Latino Parent Support Group

Cocoon House, in partnership with Familias Unidas, will have a parent support group at Familias Unidas for Spanish speaking parents. The support group will be helpful for families of teens and pre-teens. The group will do reflection exercises and learn how to use each other as resources. Please call (425)339-4179 for details.

Project SAFE Intervention Program for Youth At Risk

This program is for parents who find themselves saying any of the following:

If you identify with any of the above situations, you can call for a free
consultation to find access to resources in the community, parenting class taught in Spanish, and other forms of support. Please call Project SAFE at Cocoon House at (425) 317-9898 to set an appointment for a phone consultation.

Activities for Children

Learning Together Play Group
This morning class is for parents with children 6 months to four years of age. Everyone learns English while they play and develops the needed skills to flourish and thrive in multicultural communities Salsa.

Youth Group

Salsa Youth Dance Group

Come check out our Salsa Dancing Group for youth between 14 and 18. Contact Trudie McEvoy at (425) 513-2880 for more information.

Raza Sin Humo

Raza Sin Humo is an anti-tobacco program we have for youth. It’s a page on Facebook where you can share your thoughts and feelings behind tobacco advertisements in your community. We welcome you to share pictures of both positive and negative things you see in YOUR community.

Raíces Latinas
Raíces Latinas is a summer program for Latino youth. We are currently hoping to be able to have a monthly meeting where youth can interact with other Latinos who are currently in college or are professionals in the community. If you have a youth between the ages of 10 and 14 who would like to participate, please contact the center at 425.513.2880. You can also visit our page on Facebook: Raíces Latinas

English Classes

Basic English

Come by the class and learn basic English with other students!

Wednesdays:

7-8pm

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

2619 Cedar Street

Everett, WA 98201

Thursdays:
6:30-8 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church.
6708 Cady Road
(On the corner of Cady and Madison in Everett) Everett Train Station
Learn English
Location:
3201 Smith Avenue
Good Will Store
Basic English
228 SW Everett Mall Way
Everett, WA 98204
Mon - Thurs
Mornings and Evenings
For more information call: (425) 267-9718

Practice English Conversation
Call your local library for more information:
Lynnwood:(425) 778-2148
Mukilteo:(425) 493-8202
Mountlake Terrace:
(425) 776-8722

Everett Public Library
Practice Conversations
3912 Evergreen Way
Everett, WA
Every Monday
For more information call: (425) 257-8250

Education in the Community

Citizenship Classes
Are you planning on becoming a U.S. citizen soon? If so, this class is for you.  Learn the basics of the citizenship test. Instructor: Jesús Rodríguez. Call for more information.
Date and Time:
Every Thursday
7 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Familias Unidas

Community Services

Alcohol Support Group
A million people are  affected by the excessive drinking of someone they know: siblings, children, parents, grandparents, spouses, significant others, friends, etc. Alateen is a support group in Spanish for people who are affected by the alcoholism of others. The group is free and open to everyone. For more information call (360) 657-0250.Check out our website at www.district23.com

Workshops

Money Smart for Adults
Money Smart for Adults is a workshop that will proved important information that adults can use when handling their finances. This class will be given in Spanish. The class will be held on Wednesdays starting October 12th from 6pm-7pm at Union Bank Evergreen Way (6623 Evergreen Way, Everett). Please call Juanita Clifford to register.

Money Smart for Youth
This workshop will be given in English for youth between the ages of 12 and 20. The information provided will help youth prepare for the future. For more information or to register, contact Juanita Clifford at (425) 355-6005.