Resources for Local Families and Residents 

SUYI Family Engagement Programs 

The Center for Community Engagement hosts a range of free programs for local families including

• Parenting Classes (Strengthening Families)
• English Language Learning and Computer Skills Classes (Family Talk Time) 
• Family Literacy Events where we give away hundreds of books and reading materials (Bailey Bears Read at Home)
• Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math related cultural outings (STEAM Ahead) 

Read more and sign up here.

Visit Seattle U's Campus

Seattle University Park

Seattle University Park is a turf field with lighting from sunset till 11:00pm and is located on 12th and James. It is utilized for our various Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs, but is also open for informal recreation. SU Park has a jogging track surrounding it, which is open to the community. This space is maintained by University Recreation.

Campus Gardens

Maintained by University Grounds and Landscaping, our campus gardens are an urban oasis for the community. Via their website highlighting the gardens, "Take a self-guided walking tour of the garden highlights that can be found on the Seattle University campus. Using this Walking Tour Map and the  accompanying guide, you can find these horticultural gems on our beautiful grounds."

Garden Highlights: 

• Taqwsheblu Vi Hilbert Ethnobotanical Garden

• Edible Campus -Download a hand drawn map of where to find food in our community gardens 

• Bird Haven - a guide to our feathered friends found on campus 

Seattle U Athletics Games  

Seattle U BECU Rudy’s Kids Club

Cheer for Seattle U Redhawk teams with free tickets for youth in 6th grade and younger. Sign up for Rudy's Kids Club at this website.

• Seattle U Students who are Parents

Online Resources and Articles

• Free Museums
• Parent Map
• Families of Color Seattle 
  
• RedTri Seattle
• 35 Free and Cheap things to do with Seattle Kids
• Kids Eat Free NW List - Thrifty Northwest Mom

Free Story Times Every Day of the Week (except Sunday) through

• Seattle Public Library
• King Library System
• Frye Art Museum
• Elliott Bay Book Company

Drop-in Playtimes

• Toddler Indoor Play Areas free at Seattle Community Centers
• Kaleidoscope Drop-in Play and Learn
• Child Care Resources 
• Mount Baker’s Pied Piper series (Oct.-Mar.)
• Kindiependent Kids Rock Series (Dec.-Apr.)

Music, Art and Creativity for Youth

• Coyote Central: Art classes for youth aged 8-13 on E. Chery and 23rd 
• The Vera Project: All-ages engagement in music and art at the Seattle Center
• Pratt Fine Arts
  • Youth Classes
  • Teen Classes
• Gage Academy - Free Fridays for Teens

Community Centers

• Yesler Community Center
• Garfield Community Center
• International District Community Center 

Health, Housing, and Legal Resources 

• King County Crisis Clinic
• 2-1-1 Community Resources
• Wellspring Health Services
• Neighborhood House 
• Affordable Housing
• Housing and Homelessness: Coordinated Entry for All (CEA)
• Teen Link: Helpline for Teens
• East African Community Services
• The Alliance for Equal Justice: Legal Resources
• Washington Law Help
• Seattle Jobs Initiative: CareerConnect Program
• Childcare Provider - Interactive Tool
• Family Assistance - Interactive Map
• Food Pantries and Food Banks
• YMCA - Programming for Teens and Youth 

Job Resources 

• Seattle University Jobs 
• Job Training Resources
• Seattle Jobs for Teens
• Youth Employment