TAHOMA VALUES
RESOURCES

This is by no means an exhaustive list of resources, and will likely change over time. Click any of the titles below to expand the section.
GENERAL RESOURCES

Tahoma School District website

There are a number of resources available on the District’s website, most of which can be found under the Families tab. Tahoma also has an amazing Wellness page with a wealth of resources. We encourage you to look to those two places first for any help you need, whether it’s mental health related or has to do with specific school needs or questions.

Safe Schools Alert

Report a safety concern to the school district through this site.

Suicide Hotline 

TSD Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying reporting

Guidance on reporting incidents of harassment or bullying.

Maple Valley Food Bank

If you need food or emergency assistance and live within the boundaries of the Tahoma School District, the Maple Valley Food Bank is here to help.

Backpack Buddies

Backpack Buddies of Maple Valley, WA, is a non-profit organization that provides nutritional security to students K–12

Vine Maple Place

The vision of Vine Maple Place is to end family homelessness in South King County, resulting in healthier communities where every child and parent has a stable home to grow and thrive.

Feed a Tahomie

Feed a Tahomie is a new program offered through the Maple Valley Food Bank, with the aim to “help any family who was denied FRL by providing lunch money directly to their lunch account. Helping erase debt of students being withheld their diploma due to lunch debt.”
LGBTQIA+ RESOURCES and SUPPORT

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people. Press “esc” button 3 times for quick exit.

GLSEN

At GLSEN, we want every student, in every school, to be valued and treated with respect, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We believe that all students deserve a safe and affirming school environment where they can learn and grow.
www.glsen.org
www.glsenwashington.org

PFLAG Seattle

Provides peer-to-peer support, publications, toolkits, and other resources to make sure that the family members of people who are LGBTQ get the support they need in the way that best serves their needs.

Name Change Requirements and Process

In King County, applications for Name Changes may be filed with the county at their site.

SUPPORT TAHOMA VALUES

TAHOMA VALUES  is a registered political action committee that advocates for fairness, diversity, and equity in the Tahoma public schools. Please consider a donation to support this important work!