Family Place
Family Place:
Where families connect, learn and thrive!
VYFS Family Place provides a wide range of parenting support services to Vashon families. From Playgroups to Parents as Teachers, a home visitation program that empowers parents and supports family well-being. Family Place is caring for Island families and having a substantial impact on their health, development and happiness.
All programs are free of charge.
Children come into this world ready to love and learn.
Parents are their child’s first and most important teacher.
Family Place Programs
Parents as Teachers
Through our home visiting program, Parents as Teachers, we partner with parents to support their child’s growth and development. Twice-monthly visits focus on learning through play, understanding the stages of child development, helping through the inevitable challenges of parenting, and supporting overall family well-being.
To learn more, please contact Family Place.
Kaleidoscope Play
& Learn
A weekly, drop-in playgroup, at Family Place, for caregivers and children, ages birth to 5. Playgroups include free play time, art projects, structured movement or song time, stories, parent support/coaching, and time to connect with other adults.
Free for everyone!
Every Tuesday: 10am-11:30am
Vashon Motherhood Community
The Vashon Motherhood Community’s mission is to provide a safe space for anyone who identifies as a mother to come together and have time to focus on their own needs. This community aims to create opportunities where mothers can express their emotions and feel seen, heard and understood. Additionally, it fosters strong relationships and creates a sense of belonging in the community.
Every Monday: 9:30am-11:00am
Vashon Dads Community Meetup
Dinner and conversation on strengthening families topics.
Dinner provided.
First and Third Thursdays:
7:30-9:00pm
LGBTQIA+ Parent Community Meetup
Join host Stephanie Mustopich, MA, LMFT and conversation, refreshments provided.
Every other Sunday: 10-11:30am
Held at ORBIT/Open Space
18870 103rd Ave SW
Baby & Resources
Welcome Baby Box
Got an island baby on the way? Our Welcome Baby program aims to give babies a safe start in life by providing a FREE gift of essential supplies and resources. Supplies can include washcloths, onesies, mittens, caps, parenting books, and more from our Vashon community. Along with parenting books and other resources. To receive a Baby Box click the button below to fill out the form OR contact us with your request.
Community Exchange Closet
Some clothing, diapers and baby supplies are always available
at Family Place.
Contact us to learn more.
English Conversation
A relaxed forum for non-native English speakers to practice speaking English in a safe environment. Classes are structured around everyday topics with guided lessons and social time.
Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm during the school year, and periodically during the summer.
Dinner provided.
For more information, contact Family Place.
“The Parents as Teachers program has been a life saver in many ways for my daughter and me. I’ve learned so much from my meetings covering everything from general care, child and self-health, age milestones, learning & play activities and emotional development. Diane pushes me to ask for help and utilize programs in our community, to take care of my own health and supports my journey through parenthood. There is always a new skill to learn in development and I'm very thankful to be part of Parents as Teachers”.
— PAT Recipient
Please Join us for
Open Play
Mondays 9:30am - 12 noon
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn
Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:30am
English Conversation
Dinner provided
Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm during the school year, and periodically during the summer. For more information, contact Family Place
Vashon Dads Community Meetup
Dinner provided
First and Third Thursdays 7:30-9:00pm
Vashon Motherhood Group
Breakfast & childcare provided
Mondays 9:30-11:00am
Cena Familiar/ Family Dinner
Dinner provided
For more information, contact Family Place
Family Place provides all services free of charge—
made possible by Grants and the heartfelt support
of Island donors.
Please consider donating today via one of the options below. Every donation helps however big or small.
Thank you for your generosity!
OR
Scan the QR Code with your Phone Below
Contact us.
familyplace@vyfs.org
206-348-3564
We are located at:
The Sanctuary at
Vashon United Methodist Church
17928 Vashon Highway SW
Vashon, WA 98070
Family Place Staff
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Mary Rose
Family Place Program Director
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Cindi Sahagun Hernandez
Family Place Program Assistant
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Gwen Johannessen
Parent Café Coordinator
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Jenni Smith
Parents As Teachers (PAT) Home Visitor (Spanish Speaking)
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Jen Rybine
Parents As Teachers (PAT) Home Visitor
