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Healthcare
ATTENTION
Services are available for free to low-income patients. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Many service providers offer case management.
National
Federally Qualified Health Care Centers- Directory
National- low price medications- Blink Health
National- healthcare financing- Care Credit
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- affordable medicines- CostPlus Drug Company
National- prescription discount card- Familywize
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- prescription discounts- Good Rx
National- uninsured medication- Harbor Path
National- healthcare crowdfunding- Help Me Bounce
National- medicine assistance search engine- Medicine Assistance Tool
National- eyeglasses assistance- New Eyes
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
Statewide- behavioral health, walk-in services- Stars Behavioral Health Group
Regional
Bay Area- mobile health clinic- Abode Services
Bay Area- multi-services-La Clinica
Central CA- free/discount care- Community Medical Centers
Northern California- behavioral health- Volunteers of America
Southern California- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) medical, dental, prescription- Lutheran Social Services
County/City
Alameda County- healthcare- Alameda County Healthcare for the Homeless
Alameda County- mental health- Alameda County Network of Mental Health Clients
Alameda County- health clinic- St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County
Alameda County- medical, dental, mental health- Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center
Albany- mental health- City of Berkeley
Anaheim- free clinic- ICNA Relief
Antioch- primary health- Brighter Beginnings
Bakersfield- medical and dental- Bakersfield Homeless Center
Bakersfield- health screenings, bus passes to appointments- Dignity Health Outreach Center
Berkeley- mental health-City of Berkeley
Berkeley- medical- The Suitcase Clinic
Big Bear Lake- medical, dental, etc.- Bear Valley Community Health District
Contra Costa County- health services-Contra Costa Health Services
Fairfield- medical respite- Mission Solano
Fontana- mobile medical unit- Water of Life Community Church
Fresno- limited medical- Community Health Center
Fresno- medical and dental- Holy Cross Clinic
Kern County- limited prescription assistance- Mountain Communities Family Resource Center
Los Angeles- medical- Covenant House
Merced- medical respite- Merced County Rescue Mission
Modesto- medical- Modesto Gospel Mission
Oceanside- prescription assistance- Brother Benno’s
Palo Alto- medical- Opportunity Services Center
Pasadena- medical- Housing For Health
Petaluma- medical- COTS
Redding- medical, dental, medical respite- Good News Rescue Mission
Richmond- primary health- Brighter Beginnings
Riverside- dental & medical assistance- Calvary Presbyterian Church
Riverside- healthcare- Community Settlement Association
Riverside- medical & dental- Riverside Community Health Foundation
Riverside- medical sliding fee- Riverside University Health System
Sacramento- medical- Hope Clinic
Sacramento- healthcare assistance- Peach Tree Health
Sacramento- general healthcare- Sacramento Loaves & Fishes
Sacramento- healthcare assistance- SNAHC
Sacramento- sliding fee- WellSpace Health
Salinas- medical, mental health- Dorothy’s Place Health Clinic
San Clemente- prescription assistance- Family Assistance Ministries
San Diego- limited medical- County Medical Services
San Diego- medical & dental, all ages- Family Health Centers of San Diego
San Diego- medical respite- San Diego Rescue Mission
San Francisco- City Team
San Francisco- medical- UCSF Homeless Clinic
San Jose- healthcare- Amigos de Guadalupe
San Jose- Medical & Dental clinic- City Team
San Leandro- medical, dental, women’s, etc.- Davis Street Community Center
San Rafael- medical & dental- Ritter Center Health Center
Santa Monica- medical- OPCC
Simi Valley- medical & dental assistance- The Samaritan Center
Sonora- medical- Project Hope
Stockton- medical respite- Gospel Center Rescue Mission
Taft- medical discounts- West Side Health Care District
Union City- healthcare access- Union City Family Center
Ventura County- medical, dental, mental health- Westminster Free Clinic & Community Care Center
Victorville- prescription assistance- St. John of God
Housing/Shelter
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Listings range from emergency to permanent. Many providers offer additional services in conjunction with housing; including childcare, healthcare, etc. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed.
National
National- Affordable Housing
National- search sublets- Airbnb
National- CoAbode
National (age limits)- Covenant House
National- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- ICNA Relief
National- Low Income Apartments
National- Mercy Housing
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
Statewide
Regional
Bay Area- Abode Services
Bay Area- BFHP
Northern California- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) Lutheran Social Services of Northern California
North Central California- down payment and closing cost assistance- Single Moms to Homeowners
North State- Northern Valley Catholic Social Service
Sacramento Valley Region- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) LSS of Northern California
Silicon Valley- Life Moves
Southern California- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) Lutheran Social Services
Southern California- Mercy House
Tri-Valley- Livermore Homeless Refuge
County/City
Alameda County- Alameda County Housing and Development
Alameda County- Alameda County Network of Mental Health Clients
Alameda County- Alameda Point Collaborative
Alameda County- BOSS
Alameda County-Building Futures with Families
Alameda County- EOCP
Alameda County- FESCO
Alameda County- Home Stretch
Alameda County- Midway Shelter
Alameda County (veterans and non-veterans)- Operation Dignity
Alameda County- The Salvation Army
Alameda County- Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center
Anaheim- ICNA Relief
Arroyo Grande (seasonal shelter)- Good Samaritan Shelter
Auburn- Acres of Hope
Bakersfield- Bakersfield Homeless Center
Bakersfield- Flood Bakersfield Ministries
Barstow- Desert Manna Homeless Shelter
Barstow- New Hope Village
Bay Point- Love A Child Missions
Bell- Bell Shelter
Berkeley- Berkeley Food & Housing Project
Berkeley- Housing and Community Services Department
Berkeley- Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center
Brentwood- Shepherd’s Gate
Butte County- Chico Housing Action Team
Butte County- Community Action Agency of Butte County
Butte County- True North Housing Alliance
Camarillo- RAIN Communities
Carlsbad- Interfaith Community Services
Castro Valley (dometic abuse)- Ruby’s Place
Chico- Catalyst Domestic Violence Services
Chico- Esplanade House
Chico- Torres Shelter
Coachella- Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
Colton- Lighthouse Social Service Center
Contra Costa County- Contra Costa Health Services
Contra Costa County- Interfaith CCC
Contra Costa County- YWCA
Daly City- Family Crossroads
Daly City- LifeMoves
East Palo Alto- Project WeHope
Escondido- Interfaith Community Services
Fairfield- Mission Solano
Fair Oaks- Bishop Gallegos Maternity Home
Fort Bragg- Hospitality House
Fremont (domestic abuse)- SAVE
Fresno- Evangel Home
Fresno- Fresno EOC
Fresno- Fresno Rescue Mission
Fresno (domestic violence)- Marjaree Mason Center
Fresno- Poverello House
Garden Grove- Thomas House Family Shelter
Glendale- Ascencia
Grass Valley- Hospitality House
Hayward- FESCO
Hayward- Ruby’s Place
Hemet- Valley Community Pantry
Hemet- Valley Restart
Indio- Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
Jackson- Amador Tuolumne CAA
Kern County (domestic abuse)- Alliance
Kern County- Kern County Homeless Collaborative
Ladera Ranch- Laura’s House
Lancaster- Valley Oasis
Livermore- Shepherd’s Gate
Livermore- Tri-Valley Haven
Lompoc- Good Samaritan Shelter
Long Beach- Lydia House
Los Alamitos- Precious Life Shelter
Los Angeles- Covenant House
Los Angeles- Elizabeth House
Los Angeles- Emmanuel Baptist Rescue Mission
Los Angeles- Good Shepherd Center
Los Angeles- Los Angeles Mission
Los Angeles- PATH Services
Los Angeles- The Midnight Mission
Los Angeles- Upward Bound House
Los Angeles- Weingart Center
Los Angeles County- Inland Valley Hope Partners
Madera- Madera Rescue Mission
Manteca- Hope Ministries
Marina- Community Homeless Solutions
Menlo Park- Haven Family House
Menlo Park- LifeMoves
Midway City- American Family Housing
Milpitas- HomeFirst
Modesto- Haven Women’s Center
Modesto- Modesto Gospel Mission
Newhall (seasonal shelter)- Bridge to Home
North Hollywood- LA Family Housing
Northridge- San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission
Oakland- City Team
Oceanside (seasonal shelter)- Bread of Life Rescue Mission
Oceanside- Interfaith Community Services
Orange- Family Promise
Oroville- Oroville Rescue Mission
Palo Alto- LifeMoves
Palo Alto- Opportunity Services Center
Pasadena- Centennial Place
Pasadena- Euclid Villa
Pasadena- Marv’s Place
Pasadena- Union Station Homeless Services
Petaluma- COTS
Placentia- His House
Placer County- The Gathering Inn
Placerville (includes maternity)- Mother Teresa Maternity Home
Porterville- Family Crisis Center
Rancho Cucamonga- Impact SoCal
Redding- Good News Rescue Mission
Redwood City- LifeMoves
Redwood City- Redwood Family House
Richmond- Bay Area Rescue Mission
Riverside- Path of Life Ministries
Riverside County- HomeAid Inland Empire
Sacramento- City of Refuge
Sacramento- Family Promise
Sacramento- First Step Communitites
Sacramento (domestic abuse)- My Sister’s House
Sacramento- Next Move
Sacramento- Resources for Independent Living
Sacramento- Sacramento Loaves & Fishes
Sacramento- Saint John’s Program for Real Change
Sacramento- St. Vincent de Paul Society
Sacramento- The Salvation Army
Sacramento- Union Gospel Mission
Sacramento (includes maternity)- Waking the Village
Sacramento (domestic abuse)- Weave Inc.
Sacramento (ages 12-24)- Wind Youth Services
Sacramento- YWCA
Sacramento County- Cottage Housing Inc.
Sacramento County- Sacramento Self Help Housing
Salinas- Women Alive
San Bernardino- Frazee Community Center
San Bernardino- Operation Grace
San Bernardino (domestic abuse)- Option House Inc.
San Bernardino- Time for Change Foundation
San Bernardino- Veronica’s Home
San Bernardino County- High Desert Homeless Services
San Bernardino County- HomeAid Inland Empire
San Bernardino County- Inland Valley Hope Partners
San Bernardino County- Victor Valley Family Resource Center
San Clemente- Family Assistance Ministries
San Diego- PATH Services
San Diego- San Diego Rescue Mission
San Diego- YWCA
San Francisco- Compass Family Services
San Francisco- Episcopal Community Services
San Francisco- Hamilton Families
San Francisco- MSC-South
San Francisco- Navigation Center
San Francisco- Project Homeless Connect
San Francisco- Raphael House
San Jose- Family Supportive Housing
San Jose- Amigos de Guadalupe
San Jose- Georgia Travis House
San Jose- Heritage Home
San Jose- House of Grace
San Jose- LifeMoves
San Jose- PATH Services
San Jose- Villa
San Leandro- Davis Street Community Center
San Luis Obispo- CAPSLO
San Mateo- First Step for Families
San Mateo- LifeMoves
San Rafael- Ritter Center
Santa Ana- Mary’s Path
Santa Ana- Mercy House
Santa Barbara- PATH Services
Santa Cruz- Homeless Services Center
Santa Cruz- River Street Emergency Shelter
Santa Cruz- Siena House Maternity Home
Santa Maria- Good Samaritan Shelter
Santa Monica- OPCC
Santa Rosa- California Human Development
Santa Rosa- The Rose
Sonora- Amador Tuolumne CAA
South Bay- Casa De Los Angelitos
Stockton- New Hope Family Shelter
Stockton- Stockton Shelter
Thousand Oaks- Many Mansions
Tracy- McHenry House Tracy Family Shelter
Turlock- Turlock Gospel Mission
Tustin- Orange County Rescue Mission
Union City- Union City Family Center
Upland- Foothill Family Shelter
Upland- Pacific Lifeline
Vacaville- Opportunity House
Vallejo- Christian Help Center
Venice- St. Joseph Center
Ventura- Project Understanding
Ventura- The City Center
Ventura- The Salvation Army
Ventura- The Tenderlife Maternity Home
Ventura County- Mercy House
Ventura County- Rain Communities
Ventura County-Ventura County Rescue Mission
Victorville (domestic abuse)- A Better Way
Victorville (domestic abuse)- Family Assistance Program
Visalia- Visalia Rescue Mission
Vista- Operation Hope Vista
Vista- Solutions For Change
Watsonville- Pajaro Valley Shelter Services
West Sacramento- Shores of Hope
Whittier- First Day
Whittier- Women’s & Children’s Crisis Shelter
Woodland- Fourth and Hope
Yucca Valley (domestic abuse)- Unity Home
Affordable Childcare
ATTENTION
Service providers range from national to local. Local listings have been searched by services including but not limited to: 24 hour care, extended hours, discounts, crisis nurseries, tuition assistance, scholarships, and sliding fees.
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- emergency, sick child, postpartum, etc.- Nanny Poppinz
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- child care search- Tootris
National- temporary or permanent- Trusting Connections
National- child care search- Winnie
National- emergency child care- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- California Head Start Association
Statewide- drop-in/hourly- Kids Park
Regional
Bay Area- crisis nursery- Bay Area Crisis Nursery
Central CA (50 locations)- subsidized childcare- Kidango
Central Valley- childcare assistance- Central Valley Children’s Services
Southern CA- childcare subsidies- Child Care Resource Center
County/City
Alameda County (north)- child care referrals and reimbursement assistance- Bananas Inc.
Alameda County- The Salvation Army
Bakersfield- Discovery Depot
Bakersfield- 24 hours- Rosie’s 24 Hour Child Care
Bakersfield- 24 hours- Tiff’s Tiny Tots
Citrus Heights- scholarship, discounts- Single Mom Strong
Fontana- 24 hours- Dean’s Family Child Care
Fresno- Fresno EOC
Fresno- 24 hours- Kids Kingdom
Los Angeles- flexible hours- WeVillage
Napa- CANV Kids
Oakland- low-income- St. Mary’s Center Preschool
Oxnard- Gabriel’s House
Rancho Cordova- 24 hours- All About Kidz Child Care & Preschool
Riverside- tuition assistance- ABC Child Care
Riverside- Path of Life Ministries
Riverside County- child care directory & tuition assistance- Riverside County Office of Education
Sacramento- 24 hours- Augustine’s Dreams Learning Center
Sacramento- 24 hours- The Tiny Tot Child Care
Sacramento- homeless- Women’s Empowerment
Sacramento County- child care assistance- Child Action Inc.
Sacramento County- crisis nursery- Sacramento Children’s Home
San Bernardino- 24 hours- Brown Family Childcare
San Bernardino- discounts, tuition assistance- Teddy Bear Tymes Child Care Center
San Bernardino- 24 hours- We Strive Family Child Care
San Diego- YMCA Alternative Payment Program
San Francisco- Compass Children’s Center
San Jose- Voyager Child Development Center
San Leandro- adjusted pay- Davis Street Community Center
Union City- childcare assistance referrals- Union City Family Center
Venice- St. Joseph Center
Watsonville- Encompass Community Services
West Sacramento- income eligible- Shores of Hope
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)
CalWORKs Housing Support Program
CFPB (rental assistance programs)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
LIHWAP (water assistance)
Tribal TANF (for American Indians and Alaska Natives)
Baby Care
ATTENTION
Most Crisis/Resource Pregnancy Centers will encourage and refer for adoption. Please do your research before accepting or pursuing adoption materials. Adoption is a lifelong commitment to grief. Visit the Voices and Experience pages on the website for more accurate information. A permanent solution should not be applied to a temporary problem.
National
National- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family
National- material assistance directory- Baby2Baby
National- (some providers may refer for adoption//Please visit the Voices and Experience pages before pursuing adoption) maternal and perinatal service provider search- Bornbir
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- cloth diapers- Cloth for Every Bum
National- location-based resources- Community Action Partnership
National- portable crib directory- Cribs for Kids
National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil
National- family-focused support- Healthy Families America
National- cloth diapers- Jake’s Diapers
National- baby care package- Little Llamas USA
National- specialized virtual doula services- Love Above Doula Services
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- (Not all, but some locations may be affiliated with a national adoption entity. For transparency, please be advised. Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) family preservation assistance- Safe Families for Children
National- cloth diapers- Share the Love
National- rewards program- Similac
National- car seat trade-in events- Target Brands, Inc.
National (ages 13-23)- family support programs- Teen Mother Choices
National- cloth diapers- The Cloth Option
National- parental leave grant- The Mom Economy
Statewide
Statewide (youth)- parenting program- Adolescent Family Life Program
Statewide- car seat safety programs and distribution- California Office of Traffic Safety
Statewide- parenting programs- First 5 California
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Statewide- children’s clothing- God’s Closet
Statewide- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material) material support, prenatal care, parenting education- Obria Medical Clinics
Statewide- car seat events- Safe Kids
Statewide- diaper assistance directory- Supply Bank
Regional
Bay Area- crisis nursery, case management- Bay Area Crisis Nursery
Bay Area- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material) prenatal through pediatric care, scholarship program (age limits)-La Clinica
Butte County- new parent kit- First 5 Butte County
Inland Empire- diaper bank- Junior League of Riverside, Inc.
Inland Empire- parenting classes- Parentz@Work
Inland Empire- infant supplies- The Rock Church & World Outreach Center
North State- home visits, referral service- Northern Valley Catholic Social Service
County/City
Adelanto- clothing assistance- Swapping Mamas Clothing Swap/Closet
Alameda County- diapers, clothing- 4Cs of Alameda County
Alameda County (north)- parenting classes, baby item donations- Bananas Inc.
Alameda County- family support program, case management, prenatal care, referrals, etc.- Brighter Beginnings
Alameda County- diaper bank- Help a Mother Out
Alameda County- diapers, community closet, referrals- Hively
Alameda County- county program- Perinatal Services and Family Planning
Alameda County- diapers, formula, clothes, baby supplies- Telegraph Community Ministry Center
Alameda County- case management, parenting education- Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center
Antioch- material assistance, parenting support- Brighter Beginnings
Bakersfield- earn while you learn, diapers, wipes, clothes, baby items, etc.- Bakersfield Pregnancy Center
Bakersfield- baby clothes- The Mission at Kern County
Barstow- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material) baby supplies- Barstow Pregnancy Center
Barstow- diaper assistance, baby station, parenting education- Desert Sanctuary Inc.
Berkeley- parenting workshop- Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center
Big Bear Lake- mom & dad program, low-cost car seats- Bear Valley Community Health District
Brentwood- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material) baby & maternity clothes- Birthright
Butte County- diaper assistance- Butte Diaper Bank
Butte County- family support services- Cultural Center of Butte County
Butte County- home-based programs- Help Me Grow Butte County
Carlsbad- food assistance, laundry, showers, mail, emergency services, etc.- Interfaith Community Services
Concord- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material) baby & maternity clothes- Birthright
Contra Costa County- diaper bank- Help a Mother Out
Dublin- diaper pantry- Child Care Links
Fresno- car seat program- Child Ride Safe Program
Fresno- diapers- Holy Cross Center for Women
Lancaster- diapers, baby food, formula- Grace Resources
Livermore- diaper pantry- Child Care Links
Los Angeles County- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material) prenatal care, parenting program- Claris Health
Marin County- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material) maternity and infant clothing, layettes, etc.- Marin Pregnancy Clinic
Marin County- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material) baby items- The Gabriel Project
Newark- baby food, formula, etc.- Viola Blythe Community Services
Pleasanton- diaper pantry- Child Care Links
Richmond- material assistance, parenting support- Brighter Beginnings
Riverside- diaper assistance- Community Settlement Association
Riverside- doula services- Riverside Community Health Foundation
Riverside- parenting education- The Carolyn E. Wylie Center
Riverside County- parenting classes, case management- First 5
Riverside County (teen parents)- baby shower program, parenting program, home visits- Purposely Chosen Inc.
Riverside County- car seat distribution program- Riverside University Health System
Sacramento- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material assistance- Sacramento Life Center
Sacramento- diapers- Sacramento Loaves & Fishes
Sacramento- pregnant teen programs- Sutter Health
Sacramento- parenting classes, home visits- Valley Hi Family Resource Center
Sacramento- diapers- Wellspring Women’s Center
Sacramento County- parenting program- Birth & Beyond
Sacramento County- pregnancy and postpartum support- Black Infant Health
Sacramento County- diapers- Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
San Bernardino- baby supplies- Operation Grace
San Bernardino County (teen parents)- baby shower program, parenting program, home visits- Purposely Chosen Inc.
San Bernardino County- low-cost car seats, family support services- San Bernardino Public Health
San Clemente- diapers, formula, baby care items- Family Assistance Ministries
San Clemente- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support, parenting classes- Pregnancy Resource Center Medical Clinic
San Diego- diaper bank- San Diego Food Bank
San Diego County- diaper program- You Saved Me Foundation
San Francisco- parenting support, basic needs- Homeless Prenatal Program
San Francisco County- diaper bank- Help a Mother Out
San Francisco County-(refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) baby items- The Gabriel Project
San Jose- diapers- City Team
San Leandro- parenting classes, family support- Davis Street Community Center
San Lorenzo- baby & maternity clothes- Birthright
San Marcos- diaper bank- North County Food Bank
San Mateo County- diaper bank- Help a Mother Out
San Mateo County- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) baby items- The Gabriel Project
Santa Clara County- diaper bank- Help a Mother Out
Santa Paula- baby items- Spirit of Santa Paula
Santa Rosa- bottles, diapers, baby clothing, strollers, etc.- The Living Room
Sonoma County- Help a Mother Out
Stockton- car seats, play pens, diapers, formula, comprehensive assistance, etc.- Stockton Shelter
Sunol- diaper pantry- Child Care Links
Union City- diapers, resource referrals- Union City Family Center
Victorville- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) maternity & baby items- Rose of Sharon Pregnancy Resource Center
Victorville- diapers, baby formula- St. John of God
Child Support
General Assistance
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Help may be available in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Services include: food and clothing assistance, car repair and donation, employment services, case management, rent and utility assistance, transportation, holiday assistance, school supplies, homeless prevention, etc.
National
National- women scholarships- AAUW
National (must be nominated)- ages 3-16 mattresses, bed frames, bedding- A Hope to Dream
National- feminine hygiene products- Alliance For Period Supplies
National- garden fresh food assistance directory- Ample Harvest
National- school supplies, food assistance, clothing, etc.- Assistance League
National- cell phone assistance- Assurance Wireless
National- car donation program- Cars 4 Christmas
National- poverty relief program- Circles USA
National- employment services- CityWay
National- internet discount- Comcast Internet Essentials
National- location-based resources- Community Action Partnership
National- professional clothing, workforce assistance- Dress for Success
National- energy assistance directory- Energy Assistance
National- school supply events- Eventbrite
National- scholarship database- Fastweb
National- backpack program- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Food Finder
National- food assistance directory- Food Not Bombs
National- food pantry directory- Food Pantries
National- education financial aid- Frank
National- car donation program- Free Charity Cars
National- job search- Glassdoor
National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation
National- food assistance, family services- ICNA Relief
National- job search- Indeed
National- on a budget meal plans- Kids Eat in Color
National- employment agency- Labor Finders
National- jobs access program- Lyft
National- financial assistance- Modest Needs
National- various assistance- Net Wish
National- summer food finder- No Kid Hungry
National- workforce staffing- PeopleReady
National- trade clothes- Rehash
National- wireless service- SafeLink
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- school supply events, rent assistance, etc.- United Way
National- food assistance database- Why Hunger
National- car donation programs- Working Cars for Working Families
National- location based assistance- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- public transit directory- American Public Transportation Association
Statewide- job seeking- America’s Job Center of California
Statewide- food bank directory- California Emergency Foodlink
Statewide- job search- Cal Jobs
Statewide- county directory- CA Social Services
Statewide- rental assistance and mortgage relief progams- Housing is Key
Statewide- bill payment assistance for customers- Pacific Power
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Statewide- school supplies directory- Supply Bank
Regional
Bay Area- self-sufficiency programs- Felton Institute
Bay Area- Operation Backpack- Volunteers of America
Central CA- food pantry directory- Central California Food Bank
Coachella Valley- food, clothing, hygiene, counseling, etc.- The Narrow Door
Conejo Valley- rent & utility assistance, case management, bus vouchers, laundry, food & hygiene- Harbor House
Greater Sacramento Region- Operation Backpack- Volunteers of America
High Desert Region- food bank directory- Find Food Bank
High Desert Region- holiday assistance, homeless services- High Desert Second Chance
High Desert Region (veterans)- case management, homelss services- Life Community Development
Inland Empire- food & clothing assistance- The Rock Church & World Outreach Center
North Central CA- energy assistance- PG&E
Northern California- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) case management, general assistance- Lutheran Social Services of Northern California
Sacramento Valley Region- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) general assistance- LSS of Northern California
Silicon Valley- rent & deposit assistance, energy assistance, bus pass, grocery assistance, clothing vouchers, etc.- The Salvation Army
Southern California- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food & clothing, rent & utility assistance, transportation, etc.- Lutheran Social Service
Southern California- food pantry directory- Valley Food Bank
Southern Coastal Region- food assistance- Saddleback Church
Temecula Valley Region- school-age children clothing- Hope’s Community Closet
Victor Valley- children’s clothing, school supplies- Assistance League
County/City
Adelanto- referrals, food assistance, education assistance- High Desert Community Foundation
Adelanto- clothing assistance for children- Swapping Mamas Clothing Swap/Closet
Alameda County- clothing, food assistance- 4Cs of Alameda County
Alameda County- food pantry- Alameda County Community Food Bank
Alameda County- employment support- Alameda County Network of Mental Health Clients
Alameda County- case management, resource referrals- Alameda Family Services
Alameda County- employment program- BOSS
Alameda County- case management, legal representation- Homeless Action Center
Alameda County- food assistance, daily meals, clothing closet, workforce training, etc.– St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County
Alameda County- food pantry, clothing closet- Telegraph Community Ministry Center
Alameda County- food assistance- The Salvation Army
Alameda County- daily meals, resource referrals, case management, mail, etc.- Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center
Apple Valley- food pantry- Apple Valley Church of the Nazarene
Apple Valley- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food pantry- Our Lady of the Desert
Apple Valley- food & clothing assistance- Redeemer Church
Apple Valley- food & clothing assistance- The Church for Whosoever
Bakersfield- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food pantry, clothing, career center- Catholic Charities
Bakersfield- food baskets, hygiene kits, referrals, sack lunches, etc.- Dignity Health Outreach Center
Bakersfield- food pantry- Food Pantry at CSUB
Bakersfield- food bank- Golden Empire Gleaners
Bakersfield- assistance referrals- Love, Inc.
Bakersfield- food assistance- Morning Star Fresh Food Ministry
Bakersfield- food pantry, various assistance- New Life Church
Bakersfield- food bank- The Hope Center
Bakersfield- clothing, daily meals, household items- The Mission at Kern County
Banning- food assistance, utility assistance- H.E.L.P. Inc.
Barstow- daily meals- Desert Manna Homeless Shelter
Berkeley- daily meals- Berkeley Food & Housing Project
Berkeley- daily meals, day shelter, case managment, mail, etc.- Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center
Big Bear- food pantry- Big Bear Foursquare Church
Bloomington- food, clothing, hygiene items, household items, children’s mattresses- Vida-Life Ministries
Blythe- food pantry- Blythe Emergency Food Pantry
Butte County- public transportation- Butte Regional Transit
Butte County- food & utility assistance- Community Action Agency of Butte County
Butte County- food, clothing, job training- The Oroville Hope Center
Carmichael- food assistance- Carmichael Presbyterian Church
Chico- food assistance- Catholic Ladies Relief Society
Chico- food, clothing, referrals- South Chico Community Assistance Center
Chico- food bank- The Salvation Army
Coachella- daily meals, meal vouchers, clothing- Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
Concord- rental & deposit assistance- Shelter Inc.
Contra Costa County- showers, laundry, food, case management- Contra Costa Health Services
Corona- food, clothing, holiday assistance- Corona/Norco Settlement House
Costa Mesa- food pantry- Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene
Davenport- food pantry- Davenport Resource Service Center
Delano- food pantry- Valley Faith Fellowship
Desert Hot Springs- food, clothing, referrals- St. Elizabeth Food Pantry
Dublin- clothing, toiletries, haircuts- Monthly Miracles
East Palo Alto- food, job training, showers, laundry, safe parking- Project WeHope
Elk Grove- food & clothing assistance, pet food pantry- Elk Grove Food Bank
Elk Grove- food assistance- God’s Next Level Ministry of California
Escondido- food assistance, showers, laundry, mail, emergency services, etc.- Interfaith Community Services
Fairfield- showers, daily meals- Mission Solano
Folsom- food bank- Twin Lakes Food Bank
Fontana- food, rent, & utility assistance, car ministry- Water of Life Community Church
Fort Bragg- food bank- Fort Bragg Food Bank
Fresno- food pantry- Bulldog Pantry
Fresno- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food pantry, career center, clothing- Catholic Charities
Fresno- public transit- FAX
Fresno- food distribution- Fresno EOC
Fresno- food assistance, case management, employment services, etc.- Fresno Rescue Mission
Fresno- clothing, laundry, showers, etc.- Holy Cross Center
Fresno- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food pantry- Hope Lutheran Food Pantry
Fresno- food pantry- Life Cathedral Food Pantry
Fresno- food pantry, clothing assistance- Mountain View Church
Fresno- daily meals- Poverello House
Fresno- food pantry, weekly meal- Wesley United Methodist Church
Garden Grove- financial assistance, vouchers, childcare assistance, etc.- Thomas House Family Shelter
Hemet- food pantry, rent & utility assistance- Valley Community Pantry
Hemet- daily meals, rental assistance- Valley Restart
Hesperia- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food pantry- Holy Family Catholic Church
Hesperia- food pantry- New Life Chapel
Hesperia- food ministry- Spirit Filled Family Church
Hesperia- food assistance- Victor Valley Christian Church
Indio- dailey meals, vocational training, counseling- Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
Jackson- food bank, utility assistance, etc.- Amador Tuolumne CAA
Joshua Tree- food pantry- Community Food Pantry of the Morongo Basin
Joshua Tree- food assistance- The Way Station
Jurupa Valley- food pantry- Equal Opportunity Food Pantry
Kern County (domestic abuse)- employment assistance, childcare, etc.- Alliance
Kern County- food bank- Community Action Partnership of Kern
Kern County- case management, food pantry, utility assistance, clothing, etc.- East Kern Family Resource Center
Kern County- resource referrals- Kern County Homeless Collaborative
Kern County- public transit- Kern Transit
Kern County- food programs, family assistance, utility assistance, etc.- Mountain Communities Family Resource Center
Kern County- food pantry- St. Anne’s Food Bank
Kern County- food pantry- Shafter Christian Fellowship
Lancaster- food pantry, meals, winter wear- Grace Resources
Livermore- food pantry-Tri-Valley Haven
Long Beach- daily meals, clothing- Long Beach Rescue Mission
Los Angeles- showers, daily meals, laundry, etc.- Covenant House
Los Angeles- daily meals- Emmanuel Baptist Rescue Mission
Los Angeles- daily meals, food baskets, clothing, showers, etc.- Los Angeles Mission
Los Angeles- central location of multiple social service providers- The PATH Mall
Los Angeles County- food pantry- Inland Valley Hope Partners
Marin County- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) transportation assistance, financial assistance- The Gabriel Project
Marina- showers, laundry, etc.- 12th Street Day Center
Martinez- rental & deposit assistance- Shelter Inc.
McFarland- utility assistance, food baskets, etc.- McFarland Family Resource Center
Menifee- food assistance- Menifee Valeey Community Cupboard
Merced- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food pantry, career center, clothing- Catholic Charities
Merced- mail, clothing vouchers- Merced County Rescue Mission
Moreno Valley (students only)- food & clothing closet- Moreno Valley College
Murrieta- food assistance- Murrieta UMC
Napa- food pantry network with multiple locations- CANV Food Bank
Northridge- showers, food assistance- San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission
Oakland- daily meals, showers, clothing, hygiene, food packages, school supplies, etc.- City Team
Oceanside- daily meals, food pantry, clothing, toiletries, blankets, bicycles, etc.- Bread of Life Rescue Mission
Oceanside- daily meals, food boxes, clothing, showers, hygiene, laundry, transportation assistance, rent & utility assistance, etc.- Brother Benno’s
Oceanside- food assistance, showers, laundry, mail, emergency services, etc.- Interfaith Community Services
Ojai- food pantry, rent & utility assistance- Help of Ojai
Ontario- food assistance- UPLM
Orange- daily meals, clothing- Mary’s Kitchen
Oroville- food & clothing assistance- Oroville Rescue Mission
Oroville- food bank, homeless outreach- The Father’s House Church
Oroville- food pantry- The Salvation Army
Palo Alto- rental & utility assistance, clothing, toiletries, etc.- Opportunity Services Center
Paradise- food assistance- Paradise Gleaners
Paradise- food, clothing, basic necessities- Paradise Hope Center
Petaluma- daily meals- COTS
Rancho Cordova- food assistance- Rancho Cordova Food Locker
Rancho Cordova- food pantry- Rancho Cordova Food Pantry
Rancho Cucamonga- food bank- Abundant Living Family Church
Rancho Cucamonga- rent assistance- Impact SoCal
Rancho Cucamonga- food pantry- The Neighborhood Vineyard Church
Redding- hair cut vouchers, laundry, daily meals, clothing, household items, etc.- Good News Rescue Mission
Redlands- food bank, pet food, household items- Helping Hands Pantry
Richmond- daily meals, food pantry, clothing, furniture, household items, etc.- Bay Area Rescue Mission
Riverside- food assistance- Arlington Temporary Assistance
Riverside- meals & clothing- Calvary Presbyterian Church
Riverside- outreach services- City of Riverside Government
Riverside- food assitance, career services, bus tickets, etc.- Community Settlement Association
Riverside- food, clothing, household items, low-income services- Fruit of Our Hands Ministries
Riverside- food pantry- Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church
Riverside- referrals, general assistance- Path of Life Ministries
Riverside- food assistance- Riverside City Mission
Riverside- housing sustainability, financial management, etc.- The Carolyn E. Wylie Center
Riverside- food assistance- The Salvation Army
Riverside- food & clothing assistance- Wesley UMC
Riverside County- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) general assistance- Catholic Charities
Riverside County- utility & emergency assistance- Community Action Partnership
Riverside County- food assistance, pet food, benefits coordinator- Food Now
Riverside County- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) services directory- Network of Care
Riverside County- utility assistance- Riverside Public Utilities
Riverside County- public transportation- Riverside Transit Agency
Riverside County- rent & utility assistance- United Lift
Sacramento- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food assistance- Atonement Lutheran Church
Sacramento- food assistance- Bethany Slavic Food Closet
Sacramento- food bank- Carmichael Seventh Day Adventist Church
Sacramento- food assistance- Central Downtown Food Basket
Sacramento- utility assistance- City of Sacramento
Sacramento- food assistance- Elevation of the Holy Cross Orthodox Christian Church
Sacramento- food bank- Manna Food Bank
Sacramento- day shelter- Maryhouse
Sacramento- food assistance- Peach Tree Health
Sacramento- food assistance- River City Food Bank
Sacramento- drop-in center, feminine hygiene, daily meals, etc.- Sacramento Loaves & Fishes
Sacramento- public transportation- Sacramento Regional Transit
Sacramento- food bank- Sacramento Samoan New Covenant Feeding Ministry
Sacramento- job search- Sacramento Works
Sacramento- rent & utility assistance, food & clothing, furniture, etc.- St. Vincent de Paul Society
Sacramento- food bank- Sierra Vista Community Church
Sacramento- food & clothing assistance- South Pointe Christian Center
Sacramento- food bank- SSIP Food Closet
Sacramento- food assistance- Starting With A Penny’s South Sacramento Food Bank & Community Service
Sacramento- family services, food assistance- The Salvation Army
Sacramento- food, clothing, mail, etc.- Union Gospel Mission
Sacramento- case management, safety net services- Wellspring Women’s Center
Sacramento- job readiness- Women’s Empowerment
Sacramento County- food & clothing assistance- Daughters of Zion Enterpryz
Sacramento County- food bank- Fair Oaks Orangevale Food Bank
Sacramento County- food & clothing assistance- Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
Sacramento County- rent & utility assistance- SHRA
Sacramento County- food assistance- Sunrise Christian Food Ministry
Salinas- daily meals, showers, laundry, clothing, mail, etc.- Dorothy’s Place
San Bernardino- rent assistance- City of San Bernardino
San Bernardino- food assistance- First Presbyterian Church of San Bernardino
San Bernardino- daily meals, homeless services, food & clothing assistance- Frazee Community Center
San Bernardino- food assistance- Grace Chapel of San Bernardino
San Bernardino- Clothing Closet, Food Pantry, Showers, Daily Meals- Mary’s Mercy Center
San Bernardino- rent assistance, household items- Operation Grace
San Bernardino- food pantry, emergency assistance- Sahaba Initiative
San Bernardino- food assistance, clothing, household items, hygiene items- San Bernardino City Mission
San Bernardino- food & clothing assistance- Set Free Church
San Bernardino- food, bus passes, housing assistance, etc.- The Way World Outreach
San Bernardino- bus passes, rent & utility assistance, etc.- Time for Change Foundation
San Bernardino- food assistance- Williams Family New Beginnings Corporation
San Bernardino County- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) general assistance- Catholic Charities
San Bernardino County- rent & utility assistance, food bank, school supplies, employment training- Community Action Partnership
San Bernardino County- food pantry, family services- Family Service Agency of San Bernardino
San Bernardino County- food pantry- First Assembly of God
San Bernardino County- food pantry- Inland Valley Hope Partners
San Bernardino County- housing support program- KEYS
San Bernardino County- public transit- SBCTA
San Clemente- transportation assistance, utility assistance, clothing, hygiene, food baskets, etc.- Family Assistance Ministries
San Diego- Resource Listings- 2-1-1 San Diego
San Diego- one-time assistance for various needs- Nice Guys
San Diego- food bank/assistance- San Diego Food Bank
San Diego- cash assistance- San Diego County
San Diego- 30 nonprofit and community partners providing supportive services at one address- The PATH Depot
San Diego- transportation assistance- Travelers Aid
San Diego County- food assistance- You Saved Me Foundation
San Francisco- daily meals, food boxes, clothes, hygiene- City Team
San Francisco- rental assistance- Compass Family Services
San Francisco- daily meals, mail, laundry, showers- United Council of Human Services
San Francisco County- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) transportation assistance, financial assistance- The Gabriel Project
San Jose- crisis management- Amigos de Guadalupe
San Jose- Food boxes, Daily meals, Clothes, Diapers, Hygiene items, Furniture- City Team
San Jose- daily meals, food assistance- Loaves and Fishes
San Jose- food, housing & financial assistance, clothing- Sacred Heart Community Service
San Jose- food pantry, clothes, rent & deposit assistance, etc.- San Jose Community Service
San Jose- clothing closet, food pantry, etc.- Santa Maria Urban Ministry
San Leandro- resource center, food, clothing, etc.- Davis Street Community Center
San Luis Obispo- minor home repair, energy efficiency- Community Action Partnership
San Luis Obispo- showers, laundry, bus tokens, mail, etc.- Prado Day Center
San Marcos- food bank/assistance- North County Food Bank
San Mateo County- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) transportation assistance, financial assistance- The Gabriel Project
San Rafael- food pantry, laundry, showers, mail, etc.- Ritter Center
Santa Maria- daily meals, food pantry, clothing- Central Coast Rescue Mission
Santa Paula- food, rent & utility assistance, general assistance- Spirit of Santa Paula
Santa Rosa- Redwood Empire Food Bank
Santa Rosa- daily meals, mail- The Living Room
Simi Valley- mail, transportation assistance, dog food, laundry, meals, rental assistance, etc.- The Samaritan Center
Sonora- utility assistance, hair cuts, household items, food, clothing, etc- Interfaith Community Social Services
Stockton- clothing, household items, furniture, etc.- Gospel Center Rescue Mission
Stockton- food assistance, school supply events- Oasis City Center
Stockton- clothing, hygiene items, transportation assistance, etc.- Stockton Shelter
Temecula- food pantry- Circle of Care
Temecula- food pantry, finacial assistance- St. Vincent de Paul
Thousand Oaks- food pantry- Manna Food Bank
Turlock- clothing- Haven Women’s Center
Turlock- daily meals, pet food & veterinarian assistance- Turlock Gospel Mission
Tustin- daily meals, food boxes, clothing, etc.- Orange County Rescue Mission
Twentynine Palms- food assistance- Twentynine Palms Government
Twin Peaks- food & clothing, utility assistance, emergency assistance, referrals- Operation Provider
Union City- food assistance, hygiene items, resource referrals, vocational, etc.- Union City Family Center
Venice- food pantry, showers, laundry, mail, daily meals, etc.- St. Joseph Center
Ventura- food pantry- Project Understanding
Ventura- homeless services- UU Church of Ventura
Ventura- rent assistance- Ventura Homeless Prevention
Ventura County- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) rent & utility assistance, food pantry- Catholic Charities
Ventura County- food assistance, showers, laundry- Community Action of Ventura County
Ventura County- food assistance, homeless services-Shelter Care Resources
Ventura County- daily meals- Ventura County Rescue Mission
Victorville- food & clothing, education assistance- High Desert TLC
Victorville- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food assistance- St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church
Victorville- food pantry, rent & utility assistn etc.- St. John of God
Victorville- food pantry- The Salvation Army
Victorville- food pantry, showers- Victor Valley Rescue Mission
Visalia- daily meals- Visalia Rescue Mission
Watsonville- rental assistance program- Community Action Board
Whittier- hygiene, clothing, rent/utility assistance, bus/gas vouchers, mail, etc.- First Day
Yuba City- food, clothing, household items, furniture, rent & utility assistance- St. Vincent de Paul
Support Groups
ATTENTION
All support groups listed are aimed to provide support in parenting. National organizations may provide local chapter listings.
National
National- CoAbode
National- La Leche League International
National- Meetup
National- Moms Club International
National- MOPS
National- Motherhood Redefined
National- Parents Without Partners
National- Peanut
National- Postpartum Support International
National- support group directory- Psychology Today
National- Single and Parenting
National- Single Mom
National- The Life of a Single Mom
Statewide
Regional
Central CA (mom groups)- Central California Parent
County/City
Alameda County- Alameda County Network of Mental Health Clients
Alameda County- Brighter Beginnings
Butte County- First 5 Butte County
Fresno (at risk families)- Comprehensive Youth Services of Fresno
Fresno- support group directory- Fresno Family
Fresno (domestic violence)- Marjaree Mason Center
Kern County- Mountain Communities Family Resource Center
Riverside County- Up 2 Riverside
Sacramento- Women’s Empowerment
Sacramento County- Black Infant Health
San Jose- Sacred Heart Community Service
Santa Clarita- Single Mothers Outreach
I Don’t See My City
Don’t worry. There are resource links added to the website every day and it’s possible that your area has not been researched yet. If the administrator is not currently working on other projects, your city can be made a priority. Please contact the page here.
Putative Father Registry
There is no Putative Father Registry at this time.
Establish parentage- California Courts
Father’s Rights Support- Sky is the Limit Foundation
Putative Father Registry explained here.
Adoption Law/Revocation
ATTENTION
This page does not provide legal services or advice. Adoption law and revocation is listed as a courtesy. The page attempts to link to the latest adoption codes in the respective state. Laws can change. Verify your adoption laws and revocation timeframes before signing termination of your parental rights.
Private Adoption: The agreement may not be signed by either the birth parents or the prospective adoptive parents until the time of discharge of the birth mother from the hospital.
Agency Adoption: The relinquishment shall be signed before a representative of an agency licensed or otherwise approved to provide adoption services under the laws of the relinquishing parent’s state of residence whenever possible or before a licensed social worker on a form prescribed by the department, and previously signed by an authorized official of the department, county adoption agency, or licensed adoption agency, that signifies the willingness of the department, county adoption agency, or licensed adoption agency to accept the relinquishment.
Private Adoption revocation, the birth parent or parents signing the consent shall have 30 days.
Agency Adoption: The agency shall inform the birth parent that during this time period he or she may request that the relinquishment be withdrawn and that, if he or she makes the request, the relinquishment shall be withdrawn. The relinquishment shall be final 10 business days after receipt of the filing by the department.
End An Adoption Plan
If you are looking for help in severing your relationship with an adoption facilitator, revoking your legal consent to an adoption, or learning more about the adoption process and long-term effects, please contact Saving Our Sisters
Pay It Forward
If you have been a recipient of help, you know firsthand how essential volunteers and/or donations were to your success. Please consider volunteering for or donating to any of the vital organizations on this page.
Recommend a Service
Know a service applicable to moms and children in this state, but it’s not listed? Please share it by contacting the page: Here.
*This page does not provide legal advice
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