Southwest Washington is home to beautiful scenery, a temperate climate and a rich cultural arts scene.
These factors alone make it a fantastic place to live. But in addition to these great perks, Clark County and greater Southwest Washington is home to a host of nonprofits and community service organizations that serve all kinds of individuals and families. From childcare to caregiving to education to health, find Southwest Washington family resources below.
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Community Links – Southwest Washington Family Resources
City of Vancouver
Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Recreation Activities
Visit Vancouver USA
Vancouver Farmers Market
Fort Vancouver Regional Library
Clark County Parks
Parent Support Groups
Akin
Chasing Supermom Vancouver
Moms Group Vancouver, WA (Facebook)
MOMS Club of Vancouver – West
Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital
Childcare Resources
EOCF
National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care
ESD112
Education
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Washington School for the Deaf
Washington School for the Blind
Washington Homeschool Organization
Head Start/ECEAP
Health
- Clark County Public Health
- Legacy Salmon Creek
- PeaceHealth Southwest
- Lifeline Connections
- The Recovery Village at Ridgefield
- Recovery Cafe of Clark County
- Couve Collective
Housing
Find more news about local education, health and parenting in the links below:
Education
Health
Parenting
And check out our recent posts below:
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Read Now: Vancouver Family Magazine November 2026 Issue
Making Holiday Memories in Clark County | Local Second-Hand Shopping | The Power of Community: When Neighbors Show Up for Each Other
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Ho Ho Holiday Events in Vancouver and Beyond – A Festive End to 2026
From visits with Santa to “Nutcracker” performances and holiday bazaars, find all the holiday events happening in Clark County and beyond.
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Making Holiday Memories in Clark County
Explore the Clark County holiday traditions that bring families and communities together while creating lasting memories.