PREPARES is a statewide initiative of the Catholic Bishops of Washington State.  PREPARES provicdes pregnancy and parenting support services from pregnancy to the child's fifth birthdy and is open to all.

At St. John Bosco, our PREPARES Ministry provides support through PREPARES Bags, and the Our Lady of Guadalupe Maternity Center.  We run a parish-wide "Fill the Crib" drive each year during January.  Items received are used for our PREPARES Closet, Bags, and for the Maternity Center.

If you or someone you know is in need of emergency assistance with diapers, wipes, clothing, baby blankets, or supplies, please contact the parish office at 253-582-1028.