Community Support Services: Childcare and Development
Benton Franklin Head Start Program:
(509) 735-1062
Provides learning activities for children to prepare children to start school and promote child development. Also offers hearing and vision screenings and assistance in obtaining medical, dental, and mental health care.
Benton Franklin Infant Toddler Program:
(509) 946-5157
For families with children ages 0-3 who have concerns regarding the health, growth, and/or development of their children.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties:
(509)543-9980
Encourage and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Catholic Family & Child Services:
(509)946-4645
Staff provides developmental screenings to children ages 0-6, offers behavior management techniques, and facilitates referrals to community resources as needed. Also offers a Child Care Resource & Referral service for parents for free....assists families with children 0-18 to ensure a safe environment in licensed child care facilities.
Columbia Basin College Resource Center:
(509) 547-0511 Ext. 2325
Must be a current CBC student. Offers childcare assistance, community referrals, holiday programs, networking, counseling/advising, and support groups. Also provides disability services, book loans, tuition loans, and travel/bus passes.
Community Services Office (DSHS):
(509) 735-7119
Helps low-income working families pay for childcare expenses so they can maintain their jobs.
Apply by phone: 1-877-980-9140
Homeless Child Care:
Benton Franklin CAC (509) 545-4042
Assists homeless families in Benton and Franklin counties with up to 30 days of free child care.
Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery:
(509)374-4901
In emergency situations, provides a safe place for children to stay up to 72 hours.
YMCA of the Greater Tri-Cities:
(509)374-1908
Provides before and after school child care, day camps, sports, and activities for school-age children.
