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Medical (Doula services under Crisis Centers/Baby Items)
Essentials (food pantries, financial assistance, household wares, vouchers, etc)
Medical

National
Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers- Directory
National- healthcare financing- Care Credit
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- prescription discounts- Good Rx
National- medicine assistance search engine- Medicine Assistance Tool
National- birth control, emergency contraception- Nurx
National- vision care- One Sight
National- patient assistance programs- Rx Assist
National- prescription assistance- Rx Outreach
National- free clinic directory- Volunteers in Medicine
Statewide
Statewide- free clinics- Directory
Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO
County/City
Bethlehem- wellness center- Mollard Hospitality Center
Bryn Mawr- women’s healthcare- Lifecycle WomanCare
Chester- medical & dental- City Team
Cumberland County- prescription assistance- HELP Ministries
Dauphin County- prescription assistance- HELP Ministries
Harrisburg (referral only)- medical & dental- Bethesda Mission
Lebanon County- primary & behavioral care- Lebanon Free Clinic
Lehigh Valley- prescription assistance, medical care- The Lehigh Conference of Churches
Perry County- prescription assistance- HELP Ministries
Philadelphia- low cost health care/insurance, prescription assistance directory- CAP4Kids
Philadelphia- community health directory- Cradles to Crayons
Philadelphia- medical respite- DePaul
Philadelphia- free clinic- ICNA Relief
Philadelphia- medical, dental, pharmacy- The Stephen Klein Wellness Center
Wilmington- medical, dental- The Ministry of Caring
York- mental health- Bell Socialization Services
York- mental health, medical- Life Path Christian Ministries
Housing/Shelter

National
National- Affordable Housing
National- search sublets- Airbnb
National- CoAbode
National (age limits)- Covenant House
National- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- Low Income Apartments
National- housing authority directory- Public Housing
National- rent assistance directory- Rent Assistance
National- multiple rental platforms- RentPath
National- find a roommate- Roomies
National- housing locator- Socialserve
National- search rooms to rent- Spare Room
County/City
Allentown- Hispanic American Organization
Allentown- Sixth Street Shelter
Bethlehem- Mary’s Shelter
Carlisle- Safe Harbour
Chester County- Community Youth and Women’s Alliance
Chester County (domestic abuse)- Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
Chester County- Family Promise
Chester County- Friends Association
Chester County- Good Samaritan Services
Chester County- Housing Authority
Chester County- Open Hearth Inc.
Chester County-Safe Harbor of Chester County
Chester County- St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter
Cumberland County (surrounding area)- Community Cares
Cumberland County- HELP Ministries
Darby- Mothers’ Home
Dauphin County- HELP Ministries
Dauphin County- Housing Authority
Exton- Home of the Sparrow
Germantown- Wayne Hall
Harrisburg- Bethesda Mission
Harrisburg- Brethren Housing Association
Harrisburg- Family Promise
Harrisburg- Housing Authority
Harrisburg- Shalom House
Lancaster- Bridging Homelessness to Housing
Lancaster County- Good Samaritan Services
Lansdale- Morningstar Maternity Home
Lebanon- Agape Family Shelter
Lehigh County- Family Promise
Lehigh County- New Bethany Ministries
Lehigh Valley- CACLV
Lehigh Valley- The Lehigh Conference of Churches
Media- Domestic Abuse Project
Montgomery County- Open Hearth Inc.
Montgomery County- Your Way Home
Norristown (for mothers with chemical dependency and their children)- Family House Norristown
Northampton County- New Bethany Ministries
Perry County- HELP Ministries
Philadelphia- housing directory- Cradles to Crayons
Philadelphia- Dignity Housing
Philadelphia- Drueding Center
Philadelphia- Families Forward
Philadelphia (for mothers with mental illness/chemical dependency and their children)- Family House NOW
Philadelphia- HELP USA
Philadelphia- Horizon House
Philadelphia- Housing Authority
Philadelphia- Office of Homeless Services
Philadelphia- People’s Emergency Center
Philadelphia- Project Home
Philadelphia- Women Against Abuse
Phoenixville- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– A Baby’s Breath
Reading- Mary’s Shelter
Upper Darby- CAADC
Wawa- Pathways PA
West Chester- Act in Faith
Wilmington- The Ministry of Caring
York- Bell Family Shelter
York- Life Path Christian Ministries
Affordable Childcare
National
National- extended hours- Care.com
National- child care search- Care Lulu
National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies
National- campus-based child care services- CCAMPIS
Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center
National- Childcare Co-Op- Komae
National- Mom Trusted
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- temporary or permanent- Trusting Connections
National- emergency child care- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- National Head Start Association
County/City
Chester- Kidz First Early Childhood Learning Center
Harrisburg- extended hours- Mikayala’s Place
Penn State University- child care subsidy program for student parents-Penn State Subsidy Program
Philadelphia- Childcare Directory- CAP4Kids
Philadelphia- child care directory- Cradles to Crayons
Phoenixville- free childcare for full time students- Mom’s House
Pittsburgh- Angels’ Place Inc.
West Chester- daycare expenses- Act in Faith
Willow Grove- drop-in/hourly- Kids Park
Wilmington- The Ministry of Caring
State Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Compass (social services directory)
Homeless Assistance Program (homeless & homeless prevention)
Crisis Centers/Baby Items

National
National- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family
National- material assistance directory- Baby2Baby
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- cloth diapers- Cloth for Every Bum
National- portable crib directory- Cribs for Kids
National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil
National- free samples- Everyday Family
National- family-focused support- Healthy Families America
National- cloth diapers- Jake’s Diapers
National- baby care package- Little Llamas USA
National- National Diaper Bank Network
National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One
National- first time mom assistance- Nurse Family Partnership
National- trade baby items/clothes- Rehash
National- car seat distribution directory- Safe Convertible Car Seats
National- car seat events- Safe Kids
National- cloth diapers- Share the Love
National- rewards program- Similac
National (ages 13-23)- family support programs- Teen Mother Choices
National- crib alternative- The Baby Box
Statewide
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Statewide- car seat loan program- TIPP
Regional
Central Pennsylvania- diaper bank directory- Healthy Steps Diaper Bank
Southeast Pennsylvania- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– parenting classes, earn while you learn- A Baby’s Breath
Southeast Pennsylvania- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– parenting classes, material support- Align Pregnancy Services
Southeast Pennsylvania- material support, home visits, parenting education- Maternity Care Coalition
County/City
Allegheny County- diaper bank recipients- Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
Allentown- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– diapers, wipes, maternity clothes, children’s clothes- Bright Hope
Altoona- maternity & baby clothes, diapers, baby furniture- Precious Life Inc.
Bedford- maternity & baby clothes, diapers, baby furniture- Precious Life Inc.
Bethlehem- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– diapers, wipes, maternity clothes, children’s clothes- Bright Hope
Bryn Mawr- breastfeeeding & expectant parent classes- LifeCycle WomanCare
Bucks County- diaper bank- The Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank
Cambria County- diaper bank recipients- Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
Carlisle- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– maternity clothes, diapers, wipes, etc.- Carlisle Area Family Center
Carlisle- formula, diapers, cereal, etc.- Project Share
Chester- diapers, formula, baby food, car seats, cribs, etc.- City Team
Chester County- parenting education- Family Services of Chester County
Chester County- parenting education- Good Samaritan Services
Chester County- resource referrals, fatherhood program- The Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County
Chester County (21 years old and younger)- parenting education, resource referrals, case management- Young Moms
Cumberland County- parenting program- Tri County Community Action
Darby- baby items- Mothers’ Home
Dauphin County- parenting program- Tri County Community Action
Delaware County- parenting education, resource referrals- Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Delaware County (ages 13-24)- parenting program, case management- Pathways PA
Easton- (refers for adoption// Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– diapers, wipes, maternity clothes, children’s clothes- Bright Hope
Fayette County- diaper bank recipients- Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
Johnstown- maternity & baby clothes, diapers, baby furniture- Precious Life Inc.
Lancaster County- parenting education- Good Samaritan Services
Lehigh Valley- diaper bank- The Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank
Lehigh Valley- diapers, wipes, etc.- The Lehigh Conference of Churches
Millersburg- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– diapers, wipes, material aid, parenting classes, etc.- Lifeline Pregnancy Care Center
Montgomery County- diaper bank- The Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank
Perry County- parenting program- Tri County Community Action
Philadelphia- baby service/items directory- CAP4Kids
Philadelphia- material support directory- Cradles to Crayons
Philadelphia- diaper bank- The Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank
Pottstown- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– parenting skills, diapers, formula, etc.- Genesis Women’s Clinic
Sharon- diapers, formula, bottles, etc.- Swaddling Clothes
Washington County- diaper bank recipients- Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
West Chester- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– material support, parenting classes- Birthright of West Chester
West Chester- parenting classes, family services- Bridge of Hope
West Chester- diapers, formula, clothing, etc.-St. Agnes Parish
Westmoreland County- diaper bank recipients- Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
Child Support
Essentials

National
National- women scholarships- AAUW
National- feminine hygiene products- Alliance For Period Supplies
National- garden fresh food assistance directory- Ample Harvest
National- cell phone assistance- Assurance Wireless
National- babysitting, errands, carpooling, meal swaps, etc.- Babysitter Exchange
National- car donation program- Cars 4 Christmas
National- poverty relief program- Circles USA
National- internet discount- Comcast Internet Essentials
National- location-based resources- Community Action Partnership
National- school supply events- Eventbrite
National- scholarship database- Fastweb
National- backpack program- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Feeding America
National- food assistance- Food Finder
National- food pantry directory- Food Pantries
National- education financial aid- Frank
National- car donation program- Free Charity Cars
National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation
National- job search- Indeed
National- jobs access program- Lyft
National- financial assistance- Modest Needs
National- various assistance- Net Wish
National- trade clothing- Rehash
National- various assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
National- education grants- Soroptimist
National- food assistance for summer- Summer Food Rocks
National- food assistance- The Little Free Pantry
National- job search for moms- The Mom Project
National- various assistance- The Salvation Army
National- food assistance database- Why Hunger
National- car donation programs- Working Cars for Working Families
National- location based assistance- YMCA
National- rideshare- Zimride
Statewide
Statewide- public transit directory- American Public Transportation Association
Statewide- energy/utility assistance programs- PA PUC
Statewide- energy assistance- PPL OnTrack Program
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Statewide- Operation Backpack- Volunteers of America
Statewide- car loan program- Ways to Work
Regional
Capital Area- directory of assistance organizations- CACH
Central PA- food bank directory- Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
Central PA- food assistance, workforce development, homeless prevention, etc.- New Hope Ministries
Southeast PA- clothing, personal care items- Your Grandmother’s Cupboard
County/City
Allentown- rent assistance- Hispanic American Organization
Bethlehem- food pantry, daily meals, hygiene services, etc.- Mollard Hospitality Center
Carbon County- food pantry, soup kitchen- Second Harvest Food Bank
Carlisle- food assistance- Project Share
Chester- daily meals, food pantry, furniture, clothing, etc.- City Team
Chester County- food assistance directory- Chester County Food Bank
Chester County- human services- Chester County Government
Chester County- workforce program, GED testing- Chester County OIC
Chester County- transportation options- Chester County Ride Guide
Chester County- laundry, showers, mail- Family Promise
Chester County- career services, transportation assistance- Family Services of Chester County
Chester County- scholarships/loans, car donation program, job training- Good Samaritan Services
Chester County- financial assistance program- North Star of Chester County
Chester County- car repair & donation program, financial counseling, housing program- Open Hearth Inc.
Chester County- workforce assistance- Pennsylvania Career Link
Cumberland County- public transit- Capital Area Transit
Cumberland County (surrounding area)- showers, laundry, food assistance, etc.- Community Cares
Cumberland County- rent & energy assistance, homeless prevention, transportation assistance, etc.- HELP Ministries
Cumberland County- workforce development, credit counseling, case management- Tri County Community Action
Darby- household items- Mothers’ Home
Dauphin County- public transit- Capital Area Transit
Dauphin County- rent assistance, energy assistance, homeless prevention, transportation assistance, etc.- HELP Ministries
Dauphin County- workforce development, credit counseling, case management- Tri County Community Action
Delaware County- resource referrals, summer food program- Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Elizabethtown- food pantry- Community Cupboard of Elizabethtown
Elverson- clothing pantry- Anchored by Grace
Exton- eviction prevention, rent assistance- Home of the Sparrow
Harrisburg- food & clothing assistance mentoring, etc.- Bethesda Mission
Honey Brook- food assistance- Honey Brook Food Pantry
Hummelstown- food pantry- Hummelstown Food Pantry
Kennett Square- clothing, household items- Kennett Clothing Closet
Lancaster County- scholarships/loans, car donation program, job training- Good Samaritan Services
Lehigh County- food bank, soup kitchen- Second Harvest Food Bank
Lehigh Valley- bus passes, utility assistance, soup kitchen, etc.- The Lehigh Conference of Churches
Mechanicsburg (referral only)- furniture, household items- New Digs
Monroe County- food bank, soup kitchen- Second Harvest Food Bank
Montgomery County- car repair & donation program, financial counseling, housing program- Open Hearth Inc.
Northampton County- food bank, soup kitchen- Second Harvest Food Bank
Palmyra- food pantry- The Caring Cupboard
Perry County- rent & energy assistance, homeless prevention, transportation assistance, etc.- HELP Ministries
Perry County- workforce development, credit counseling, case management- Tri County Community Action
Philadelphia- directory: food banks, utility assistance, legal services, etc. – CAP4Kids
Philadelphia- clothing, school supplies, etc.- Cradles to Crayons
Philadelphia- food pantry, clothing, etc.- People’s Emergency Center
Philadelphia- daily meals- Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission
Philadelphia- furniture, household items, clothing- The Bucks County Furniture Bank
Philadelphia- showers, laundry, etc.- The Hub of Hope
Philadelphia- food pantry, showers, etc.- The Stephen Klein Wellness Center
Philadelphia- food & clothing assistance- Whosoever Gospel Mission
Phoenixville- food assistance, referrals- PACS
Pike County- food bank, soup kitchen- Second Harvest Food Bank
Upper Darby- utility & fuel assistance- CAADC
Wayne County- food bank, soup kitchen- Second Harvest Food Bank
West Chester- food & clothing assistance, job assistance, car repair, eviction prevention, etc.- Act in Faith
West Chester- homeless prevention, rent assistance, family services- Bridge of Hope
West Chester- daily meals, food bank, school supplies, clothes, financial aid, holiday assistance, etc.- St. Agnes Parish
West Chester- food pantry- West Chester Food Cupboard
Wilmington- daily meals, job center, clothing, furniture, household items, etc.- The Ministry of Caring
York- food assistance, employment assistance- Life Path Christian Ministries
Support Groups

National
National- therapist directory- Better Help
National- CoAbode
National- La Leche League International
National- Meetup
National- Moms Club International
National- MOPS
National- pregnancy and post partum- My Red Tent
National- Parents Without Partners
National- Postpartum Support International
National- support group directory- Psychology Today
National- Single and Parenting
National- Single Mom
National- The Life of a Single Mom
County/City
Philadelphia- New Life Church
Pittsburgh- Angels’ Place Inc.
West Chester-St. Agnes Parish
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Putative Father Registry
Bureau of Child Support Enforcement
ATTN: Paternity Services Coordinator
Post Office Box 8018
Harrisburg PA 17105
(Inquiries may be faxed to 717-787-0297)
Father’s Rights Support- Sky is the Limit Foundation
Adoption Law/Revocation

No consent shall be valid if it was executed prior to or within 72 hours after the birth of the child.
For a consent to an adoption executed by a birth mother, the consent is irrevocable more than 30 days after the execution of the consent.
End An Adoption Plan
If you are looking for help in severing your relationship with an adoption facilitator:
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*Verified 4/20