Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center

10/23/2026

Parenting a young child with disabilities can bring unique challenges, and having the right tools and support can make a meaningful difference.

The Haring Center for Inclusive Education, in partnership with the Developmental Disabilities Administration, is offering a FREE virtual Project ECHO series for parents and caregivers of children ages 0–5 with disabilities who experience challenging behaviors.

Space is limited and registration is first come, first served. If the series fills up, you can join the waitlist. Register here: https://jlsfrc.org/registration

This weekly series offers a welcoming space to:
✅ Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to prevent and respond to challenging behaviors at home.
✅ Connect with other parents and caregivers navigating similar experiences.
✅ Hear from experts and gain tools to help support your child's development and well-being.

📅 Tuesdays, November 10, 2026 – March 9, 2027
⏰ 10:00–11:00 AM
💻 Online via Zoom
💙 FREE for parents and caregivers

10/23/2026

Calling all tiny monsters and the grown-ups who love them! Get ready for some spooky, silly fun at MOMster, a Halloween-themed event hosted by the San Juan Island Childcare Cooperative moms! 👻

Dress up your little monsters and join us for an afternoon of wiggling, giggling, and Halloween fun, all while supporting island children and families.

📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 265 Price Street, Friday Harbor
👶 Ideal for ages 1–5, but all ages are welcome!
🎭 Costumes encouraged, but please leave masks at home.

All proceeds benefit the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center and San Juan Island Childcare Cooperative, helping support children and families in our island community.

10/22/2026

What makes YAAS! so special? We asked the people who know best: our members! Swipe through to hear what our members love most about YAAS!. Then, leave a little love in the comments to help get the word out to new members!

YAAS! (Young Adult Association of San Juans) is a social and community service group for young adults ages 17+ living with disabilities, and we're always happy to welcome new members!

From friendships and fun activities to giving back to the community, YAAS! is a place to connect, grow, and enjoy time together.

📅 Fridays | 3–4 PM
📍 265 Price Street or join virtually via Zoom
🎳 We're also gearing up for our seasonal bowling sessions starting October 27!

Interested in joining the fun? Contact Evyn at [email protected] to learn more.

10/21/2026

Join us as we celebrate Día de Mu***os (Day of the Dead), a beautiful tradition of remembering and honoring the loved ones who are no longer with us.

JLSFRC invites our island community to visit our Día de Mu***os altar, a special space to celebrate the memories and lives of those we hold close to our hearts.

Bring a photo of a loved one to place on the altar and join us for an afternoon of remembrance, connection, and children's activities.

📅 Monday, November 2
⏰ 3:00–5:30 PM
📍 265 Price Street, Friday Harbor

All are welcome to take part in this meaningful celebration of love, family, and remembrance. 🧡

Questions? Call (360) 378-5246.

10/20/2026

⚠️Your voice matters in shaping the future of recovery and behavioral health services in San Juan County. What’s working in our community? Where are the gaps? And what additional support do islanders need?

Join the Washington Recovery Alliance for a Recovery & Behavioral Health Listening Session, hosted in partnership with New Day Recovery Café and the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center.

This is an opportunity for community members, individuals with lived experience, families, service providers, and advocates to share their perspectives and help identify the needs of our island community. Let's make sure the voices of San Juan County are heard!

📅 Monday, November 2, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 265 Price Street, Friday Harbor
💻 Join in person or via Zoom
🍽️ Food will be provided.

Registration is encouraged but not required. Those joining virtually are encouraged to register to receive the Zoom meeting details and a reminder the day before.

Learn more and register:
https://jlsfrc.org/registration

Whether you have personal experience with recovery, support someone who does, or care about improving access to behavioral health services, your perspective is valuable.

The Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center provides resources, advocacy, help, and education for all islanders to be healthy, safe and productive.

10/17/2026

Connection. Movement. Screen-free time. That’s what island kids get in our after-school mentoring groups, and it matters more than you might think.

National research shows that young people with a mentor are:
🎒 52% less likely to skip a day of school
🚫 46% less likely to start using drugs
🎓 55% more likely to enroll in college
🤝 130% more likely to hold leadership roles

Yet 1 in 3 young people will grow up without a mentor.

Here on San Juan Island, we’ve made sure our kids have one. But in 2027, government funding for these programs is ending. To keep them going, we need our community to come together and help ensure every island child continues to have the support and opportunities they deserve.

Please consider making a donation today. Your gift will help keep these vital programs available for the children and families who count on them.

💚 Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TM2X7RCCF5RSC

10/15/2026

‼️Mark your calendars for October 26 & 28, the DSHS Mobile Office is back!

📅 Monday – 10/26/2025 from 12:30pm – 4:30pm
📅 Wednesday 10/28/2025 from 8:00am – 11:00am
📍 Location: Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center, 476 Market Street, Friday Harbor

Apply for or manage:
▪️Cash, food, and medical assistance
▪️Medicare Savings Program
▪️Eligibility or mid-certification reviews
▪️Changes to existing cases

10/14/2026

Do you love the holidays and have a little time to help make the season brighter for local families? 🎄

JLSFRC is looking for 2–3 organized volunteers to help coordinate our annual Holiday Giving Program, which supports approximately 25 local families and individuals in need.

What you’d do:
⭐Reach out to generous islanders who might sponsor a family or individual
⭐Keep track of gifts as they arrive
⭐Make sure every gift finds its way to the right recipient

This is a wonderful way to be part of a community effort that brings real joy, relief, and care to neighbors during the holiday season.

Interested in helping? Contact JLSFRC to learn more: (360) 378-5246

10/13/2026

A favorite fall tradition is back: Trick or Book returns for its 7th year! 🎃📚

Bring your little ones for some Halloween fun and a chance to receive a book and other goodies for their trick-or-treat bags. This free costume event is designed for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome too!

🎃 Sunday, October 25
🎃 2:00pm – 4:00pm
🎃 Mullis Center

This program is brought to you by the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center, Safe San Juans, Peace Island Medical Center Volunteers, San Juan County Health & Community Services, San Juan Island Library, Parent-to-Parent Program, San Juan Island Childcare Co-op, and Friends of the SJI Library.