Associated Recreation Council

HistoryIn 1989, Northwest's Child became established as a non profit agency and in 1991 the doors to the first-of-its-kind extended day program for school aged children & teens with severe/profound developmental and physical disabilities had begun. This agency was created out of a very real gap in services for our most vulnerable and at-risk children in our community. It would be the first licensed agency in Western Washington to serve children well beyond the typical after-school age of 12, and continue well into early adulthood.SpecialtiesNorthwest's Child provides a safe nurturing place for children, teens and adults with moderate to severe special needs. For our school aged clients our program is a valuable extension to each student's school day and increases their chances at mastering the many goals they strive to achieve. For our adult clients, our program takes the place of school with an emphasis on life skills, community interactionand building relationships with peers. Our program encourages vocational, social, and educational growth in a variety of ways, including volunteer opportunities, field trips, and working with individual education plans. Our clients are continually learning, building friendships and gaining a stronger sense of community.

With more than 50,000 staff members, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America is a nonprofit organization that has served over 5 million boys and girls since 1860. It operates nearly 4,500 private clubs throughout the United States. The organization s clubs provide guidance-oriented character development programs. Its clubs also offer community, financial literacy, health care, life skills and family outreach services. The organization s clubs administer several programs that include leadership development and education and career exploration classes. Its clubs additionally provide Crime and substance abuse prevention services. The organization s clubs also offers opportunities to participate in sports, fitness and recreation programs and activities.