Empowering our Sky Valley Neighbors with advocacy, help, and hope

Family Resource Center

Take the Next Step was created to provide a reliable list of available resources for our neighbors in need. In 2005, the Next Step was just one huge three-ring notebook.

We chose our name carefully. The heart of our purpose is to form enduring, respectful relationships, and to help our program participants take their own next steps.

We promise you will always be welcome.

Take the Next Step is proud to be designated an official CARE Community site.

CARE – Compassion, Appreciation, Resilience, Empowerment

In partnership with the Snohomish County Children’s Wellness Coalition, Snohomish

County Human Services and other organizations throughout Snohomish County, we are

committed to implementing trauma informed practices and policies.

We are dedicated to staff professional development, participation in ongoing learning

communities and operational change that focuses on the key foundations of Trauma

Informed Care, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Brain Science, Resiliency, Restorative

Practice, Equity, and Self-Care/Secondary Traumatic Stress.

Resource Center Open:

Monday - Thursday: 9:30a to 5:00p
Closed between 1:00 - 2:00 PM for lunch

Appointments required - You will be scheduled for the first available navigation slot
Please call 360.794.1022 and Press 0 to schedule your appointment, or complete our online Contact form→

Our Family Resource Center
is open by appointment, walk-ins welcome subject to staff availability

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You'll find Take the Next Step to be a safe, comfortable, and welcoming place. The coffee is always on.

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How we can help you with immediate needs...

We can help with many immediate needs: food, blankets, telephone, and limited financial assistance for gas cards, bus passes, and sometimes emergency partial payment of rent or utilities...

We'll help you to tune up your resume and get ready for your job interview.

And more - come in and we'll get started on your next steps!

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When we're not open...

2-1-1 is the telephone number that connects you to health and human services in the community.

The North Sound 2-1-1 call center is open Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you are in a crisis that can’t wait until the next business day, call the Crisis Line at 800.584.3578.

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We'll help you connect to resources...

If we can't provide what you need, we'll help you connect to other resources in our community.

You can search our jobs and housing board.

Need ID or want to get back into school?

We can help.

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Take Action - what's your next step?

There are many ways to get involved in the Family Resource Center's work...

  • help us with administrative and operational tasks - lots to organize!

  • donate to our food pantry

  • warm coats and blankets are so important to our homeless clients in the winter and supports our Outreach Program

  • it costs about $500 a day to keep the Family Resource Center open and provide our services - think about giving the gift of a day or an hour. To find out how, visit our DONATION PAGE >

  • it takes a lot to keep our 100 year old building maintained...

  • have special skills?

  • teach classes?

  • become a mentor for our clients?

  • other ideas?

EMAIL US Tell us how you'd like to take action to begin offering advocacy, help, and hope to our neighbors in need.

Visit our VOLUNTEER PAGE > for more information