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All services are listed in order by National, Statewide, Regional, County & City
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- birth control, emergency contraception- Nurx
National- vision care- One Sight
Statewide
Statewide- free clinics- Directory
County/City
Bethlehem- wellness center- Mollard Hospitality Center
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- medical respite- DePaul
Philadelphia- free clinic- ICNA Relief
Philadelphia- medical, dental, pharmacy- The Stephen Klein Wellness Center
York- mental health- Bell Socialization Services
York- mental health, medical- Life Path Christian Ministries
Housing/Shelter
National
National- Affordable Housing
National- CoAbode
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- search rooms to rent- Spare Room
County/City
Allentown- Hispanic American Organization
Allentown- Sixth Street Shelter
Bethlehem- Mary’s Shelter
Carlisle- Safe Harbour
Coatesville- Community Youth and Women’s Alliance
Cumberland County (surrounding area)- Community Cares
Cumberland County- HELP Ministries
Darby- Mothers’ Home
Dauphin County- HELP Ministries
Dauphin County- Housing Authority
Germantown- Wayne Hall
Harrisburg- Bethesda Mission
Harrisburg- Brethren Housing Association
Harrisburg- Family Promise
Harrisburg- Housing Authority
Harrisburg- Shalom House
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
Norristown (for mothers with chemical dependency and their children)- Family House Norristown
Northampton County- New Bethany Ministries
Perry County- HELP Ministries
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- Office of Homeless Services
Philadelphia- People’s Emergency Center
Philadelphia- Project Home
Philadelphia- Women Against Abuse
Reading- Mary’s Shelter
Upper Darby- CAADC
York- Bell Family Shelter
York- Life Path Christian Ministries
Affordable Childcare
National
National- extended hours- Care.com
National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies
Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center
National- Mom Trusted
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- temporary or permanent- Trusting Connections
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
Pittsburgh- Angels’ Place Inc.
State Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Compass (social services directory)
Homeless Assistance Program (homeless & homeless prevention)
Crisis Centers/Baby Items
National
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- cloth diapers- Cloth for Every Bum
National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil
National- free samples- Everyday Family
National- cloth diapers- Jake’s Diapers
National- National Diaper Bank Network
National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One
National- trade baby items/clothes- Rehash
National- car seat events- Safe Kids
National- cloth diapers- Share the Love
National- rewards program- Similac
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
County/City
Allegheny County- diaper bank recipients- Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
Allentown- diapers, wipes, maternity clothes, children’s clothes- (*refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material)- Bright Hope
Altoona- maternity & baby clothes, diapers, baby furniture- Precious Life Inc.
Bedford- maternity & baby clothes, diapers, baby furniture- Precious Life Inc.
Bethlehem- diapers, wipes, maternity clothes, children’s clothes- (*refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material)- Bright Hope
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
Cumberland County- parenting program- Tri County Community Action
Darby- baby items- Mothers’ Home
Dauphin County- parenting program- Tri County Community Action
Easton- diapers, wipes, maternity clothes, children’s clothes- (*refers for adoption// Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material)- Bright Hope
Fayette County- diaper bank recipients- Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
Johnstown- maternity & baby clothes, diapers, baby furniture- Precious Life Inc.
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- diaper bank- The Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank
Washington County- diaper bank recipients- Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
Westmoreland County- diaper bank recipients- Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
Child Support
Essentials
National
National- babysitting, errands, carpooling, meal swaps, etc.- Babysitter Exchange
National- car donation program- Cars 4 Christmas
National- backpack program- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Feeding America
National- food assistance- Food Finder
National- car donation program- Free Charity Cars
National- job search- Indeed
National- trade clothing- Rehash
National- various assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
National- education grants- Soroptimist
National- job search for moms- The Mom Project
National- various assistance- The Salvation Army
National- rideshare- Zimride
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
Statewide
Statewide- energy/utility assistance programs- PA PUC
Statewide- energy assistance- PPL OnTrack Program
Statewide- Operation Backpack- Volunteers of America
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
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
Elizabethtown- food pantry- Community Cupboard of Elizabethtown
Harrisburg- food & clothing assistance mentoring, etc.- Bethesda Mission
Hummelstown- food pantry- Hummelstown Food Pantry
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
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- 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
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
York- food assistance, employment assistance- Life Path Christian Ministries
Support Groups
National
National- therapist directory- Better Help
National- CoAbode
National- Meetup
National- pregnancy and post partum- My Red Tent
National- Parents Without Partners
National- Postpartum Support International
National- Single and Parenting
National- Single Mom
National- The Life of a Single Mom
County/City
Pittsburgh- Angels’ Place Inc.
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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)
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:
Pay It Forward
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