Amara Family Resource Center

06/04/2026

Hello community,
We are looking for a passionate General Contractor who is interested in a very cool renovation project of our Amara-Family Resource Center, in Pierce County. Here are details!

-Bid Deadline:
Sealed bids are due by 1:30 pm on June 29th, 2026. Bids should be delivered to:
Amara Family Services
3501 104th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98446
-Bids will be opened and read aloud on 6/29/2026 (All GCs will need to be in person) at:
Amara Family Services
3501 104th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98446
-Non-mandatory bid walkthrough dates:
• Monday, June 8th - 1pm
• Wednesday, June 10th - 4pm
• Thursday, June 11th - 2pm

Project bid packet/specifications and other documents can be found on our website. https://amarafamily.org/about/our-mission/
Note: Update: Addenda have been posted to the bxwa project site too.
We look forward to meeting you!

06/01/2026

Happy Pride everyone!
Pride is when we honor the journey toward acceptance, equity, and love. Amara stands with our beloved LGBTQ+ community and honors all the trailblazers who paved the way for us to be our authentic selves.
Together, let's share love and Pride today and every day.

06/01/2026

Sharing from Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families:
"Are you looking for some fun activities for foster families? Check out a few places that offer discounts to foster families. Check each website to confirm the discount and if proof or identification is needed."

Are you looking for some fun activities for foster families? Check out a few places that offer discounts to foster families. Check each website to confirm the discount and if proof or identification is needed.

05/26/2026

Being a kinship or foster caregiver can be…hard. But you don’t have to do it alone.💛Amara provides free, one-on-one support for caregivers in North King County and East Pierce County, helping you navigate the system and find what each child needs to stabilize and begin to heal. Whether it’s mental health services, school support, child care, or other helpful resources, we’re here to connect you.
Learn more:

It’s not always easy being a foster or kinship caregiver. Amara is here to help every step of the way by providing individualized support to caregivers, helping children maintain important connections with their parents and family members while in foster/kinship care, and encouraging parents and c...

05/22/2026

05/20/2026

Drop by our free teen center on Wednesday afternoons (today!) from 2 – 5 pm at our Family Resource Center at 3501 104th St. E. in Tacoma and enjoy hoops or pickleball on our new sports court. It's ready for players! Our teen center is staffed by our supportive Youth Development Specialists.

Drop by our free teen center on Wednesday afternoons (today!) from 2 – 5 pm at our Family Resource Center at 3501 104th St. E. in Tacoma and enjoy hoops or pickleball on our new sports court. It's ready for players! Our teen center is staffed by our supportive Youth Development Specialists.

05/20/2026

Sharing from the wonderful people at FOCS - Families Of Color Seattle:
😊We welcome BIPOC families of all ages to our BIPOC Family Wellness Event!
💛Enjoy an afternoon with lunch, speakers, wellness activities, supervised activities for kids, giveaways, resource information, and BIPOC wellness vendors.
🔗Free but please register at: bit.ly/FOCSevents
📅Saturday, May 23, 2026
🕚12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍Garfield Community Center, 2323 E Cherry St, Seattle
🔗Free but please register at: bit.ly/FOCSevents
📣If you are interested in tabling and/or vending, please submit an interest form at:
https://bit.ly/FOCSVT See less

😊We welcome BIPOC families of all ages to our BIPOC Family Wellness Event!

💛Enjoy an afternoon with lunch, speakers, wellness activities, supervised activities for kids, giveaways, resource information, and BIPOC wellness vendors.

🔗Free but please register at: bit.ly/FOCSevents

📅Saturday, May 23, 2026
🕚12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍Garfield Community Center, 2323 E Cherry St, Seattle
🔗Free but please register at: bit.ly/FOCSevents

📣If you are interested in tabling and/or vending, please submit an interest form at:
https://bit.ly/FOCSVT

05/11/2026

We celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and honor with gratitude the rich cultural traditions, diverse histories, and invaluable contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.