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*All parenting resources listed have been reviewed so that unnecessary family separation via adoption is not pressured on clients who are vulnerable and/or in marginalized communities.
All services are listed in order by National, Statewide, Regional, County & City. National, State, and Regional links are verified annually with the latest verification date at the bottom of the page. County/City links are not verified annually due to volume. If you find that a County/City link is broken or a service is no longer available, please message the page so that it can be corrected for future use.
*Warning- Clicking on external links will open a new browser tab and send you to a website outside of The Family Preservation Project. The Family Preservation Project cannot be responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within other websites.
*Pregnancy related healthcare services can be found under Baby Care because these providers often offer parenting education and material support as well.
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
National- suicide prevention and maternal mental health- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
National- maternal mental health- Health Resources and Services Administration
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- directory- Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- affordable prescriptions- Good Pill
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- mental health directory and 24 hour helpline- NAMI
National- healthcare for the homeless directory- National Health Care for the Homeless Council
National- healthcare assistance programs- Needy Meds
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- prescription coupon program- Single Care
National- free clinic directory- Volunteers in Medicine
National- behavioral health- Volunteers of America
National- gift certificates for child vision- VSP Eyes of Hope
Statewide
Statewide- unhoused or unstable housing healthcare- Center for Key Populations
Statewide- directory- Free Clinics
Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO
Regional
Central CT- grants for the uninsured- Community Renewal Team
County/City
Bridgeport- health care- YMCA
Clinton- medical equipment loans- The First Church of Christ Clinton
Fairfield County- basic medical care- New Covenant Center
Madison- medical transportation- Community Services of Madison
New Haven- medical respite- Columbus House
New Haven- prescription assistance- Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven County- healthcare- Project Access
New London- medical respite- New London Homeless Hospitality Center
Wallingford- healthcare- Master’s Manna Inc.
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- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- Low Income Apartments
National (located in North Carolina, but applicable to out-of-state pregnant college students) (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– MiraVia
National- housing authority directory- Public Housing
National- rent assistance directory- Rent Assistance
National- find a roommate- Roomies
National- search rooms to rent- Spare Room
National- Volunteers of America
Statewide
Statewide (domestic abuse)- Center for Key Populations
Statewide- Connecticut Department of Housing
Statewide- New Opportunities Inc.
Statewide- The Connection
Regional
Central CT- Community Renewal Team
Central CT- Family Promise
Central CT- Friendship Service Center, Inc.
Central CT- Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation
South Central CT- New Opportunities
County/City
Bridgeport- YMCA
Bristol- Bristol Homeless Shelter
Bristol- St. Vincent DePaul Mission
Danbury- Dorothy Day Hospitality House
Fairfield- (emergency shelter and affordable housing) Operation Hope
Fairfield County- Malta House
Hartford- Ed O’Neil House
Hartford- Marshall House
Hartford- St. Elizabeth House
Hartford- Soromundi Commons
Hartford (no children)- South Park Inn
Hartford County- Columbus County
Meriden (age limits)- Women & Families Center
Middlesex County- Columbus House
Middlesex County (domestic abuse)- New Horizons Domestic Violence Services
Middletown- St. Vincent de Paul
Middletown (includes maternity and substance use)- The Connection
Milford- Beth-El Center
New Haven- Christian Community Action
New Haven- Columbus House
New Haven- New Reach
New Haven (age limits)- Youth Continuum
New London- Covenant Shelter
New London- Genesis House
New London- New London Homeless Hospitality Center
New London County- Columbus House
Norwalk- Malta House
Norwalk- Open Door Shelter
Norwich- Thames River Community Service
Shelton- Spooner House
Stamford- Inspirica
Vernon- The Cornerstone Foundation
Waterbury (domestic abuse)- Safe Haven
Waterbury- St. Vincent de Paul Mission
Westport- Homes with Hope
Willimantic- Holy Family Home & Shelter
Willimantic (seasonal shelter)- Windham Region Hospitality Center
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- childcare directory- Babysitter’s Registry
National- extended hours- Care.com
National- childcare sharing- Carefully
National- child care search- Care Lulu
National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies
National- campus-based child care services- CCAMPIS
Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center
National- child care search- Daycare.com
National- Mom Trusted
National- long and short term care- NannyPod
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
Statewide
Statewide- emergency & temporary- Nannies As Needed
Statewide- National Head Start Association
Regional
County/City
Bridgeport- YMCA
East Hartford- YWCA
Fairfield County- emergency care- Your Peace of Mind
Hartford- YWCA
Manchester- YWCA
New Haven- sliding scale- Calvin Hill Day Care Center
West Hartford- YWCA
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)
CFPB (rental assistance programs)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
HUD (Guaranteed-Income Programs, Rent Assistance, etc.)
Medicaid (Husky Health)
RAP (Rental Assistance Program)
SCHIP (Husky Health)
SUN Programs (summer nutrition programs for kids)
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 Education pages on the website for more accurate information. A permanent solution should not be applied to a temporary problem.
National
National- suicide prevention and maternal mental health- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
National- maternal mental health- Health Resources and Services Administration
National- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Baby Store
National- material assistance directory- Baby2Baby
National- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) maternal and perinatal service provider search- Bornbir
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- high-risk pregnancy assistance- Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation
National- portable crib directory- Cribs for Kids
National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil
National- family-focused support- Healthy Families America
National- cloth diaper directory- Jake’s Network of Hope
National- car seat distribution directory- Kid Travel
National- pregnancy and parenting education- Lamaze International
National- baby care package- Little Llamas USA
National- National Diaper Bank Network
National- various pregnancy and parenting programs- National Healthy Start Association
National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One
National- first time mom assistance- Nurse Family Partnership
National- diaper savings program- Pampers
National- parenting education, virtual services- Parents as Teachers
National- trade baby items/clothes- Rehash
National- car seat distribution directory- Safe Convertible Car Seats
National-(refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices 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- diaper assistance, winter clothes for children- Connecticut Partnership for Children Inc.
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Statewide- family development- New Opportunities Inc.
Statewide- car seat distribution- Safe Kids
Statewide- diaper bank directory- The Diaper Bank
Regional
South Central CT- diaper assistance- New Opportunities
County/City
Bridgeport- parenting skills- YMCA
Clinton- children’s clothing- Families Helping Families
Fairfield County- baby materials- Person-to-Person
Greenwich- diapers, clothing, etc.- Neighbor to Neighbor
Hamden- diaper assistance- Keefe Community Center
Middletown- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material assistance- Abc Women’s Center
New Britain- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material assistance- Abc Women’s Center
New Haven- single mother services, diapers, etc.- CAANH
New Haven-(refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support- St. Gianna Pregnancy Resource Center
New Haven- diapers, clothing- St. Luke’s Services
New Haven- diapers- The Salvation Army
Norwalk- baby pantry- Malta House
Stamford- parenting program- Inspirica
Stratford- diaper assistance- Sterling House Community Center
Unionville- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) clothes, furniture, baby items, etc.- Crisis Pregnancy Center of CT
West Haven- diapers- Our Lady of Victory Parish
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- cell phone assistance- Assurance Wireless
National- car donation program- Cars 4 Heroes
National- poverty relief program- Circles USA
National- location-based resources- Community Action Partnership
National- professional clothing, workforce assistance- Dress for Success
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- car donation program- Free Charity Cars
National- job search- Glassdoor
National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation
National- stand alone pantry locator- Helpi
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- transit option search- Moovit
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- car repair assistance- The Hub Garage
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- food assistance directory- Connecticut Foodshare
Statewide- winter clothes for children, food assistance, school supplies- Connecticut Partnership for Children, Inc.
Statewide- energy assistance directory- Home Comfort Practice
Statewide- food assistance, case management- New Opportunities Inc.
Statewide- energy assistance- Operation Fuel
Statewide- case management- The Connection
Regional
Central CT- food, clothing, basic needs, job training, etc.- Community Renewal Team
Central CT- daily meals, homeless prevention and outreach- Friendship Service Center, Inc.
South Central CT- rent assistance, food, employment services, etc.- New Opportunities
Southeastern CT- food assistance directory- United Way
County/City
Branford- food pantry- Branford Food Pantry
Bristol- food pantry, daily meals- The Salvation Army
Cheshire- food pantry- The Cheshire Community Food Pantry Inc.
Clinton- food, clothing, energy assistance, school supplies, holiday assistance, etc.- Families Helping Families
Danbury- daily meals- Dorothy Day Hospitality House
East Haddam- food, clothing, energy assistance- East Haddam Food Bank
East Hampton- food bank- East Hampton Food Bank
East Haven- food pantry- East Haven Food Pantry
Essex- food assistance- The Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Pantries
Fairfield- food pantry- Operation Hope
Fairfield County- daily meals, food pantry, job skills program, life coaching, laundry, personal hygiene items, etc.- New Covenant Center
Fairfield County- emergency assistance, food assistance, scholarship opportunities, holiday programs, etc.- Person-to-Person
Greenwich- food, clothing, household goods, etc.- Neighbor to Neighbor
Guilford- food bank- Guilford Food Bank
Hamden- food, rent & utility assistance, period supplies, etc.- Keefe Community Center
Hartford- food pantry, day center, daily meals, referrals, etc.- Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation
Hartford- showers, hygiene supplies, laundry, daily meals, etc.- The House of Bread
Madison- food pantry, summer food program, financial assistance- Community Services of Madison
Manchester- daily meals, food pantry- MACC Charities
Meriden- food & holiday assistance- The Salvation Army
Meriden (age limits)- employment training- Women & Families Center
Middletown- food assistance- Hinka’s Cupboard
Middletown- rent & utility assistance, food, clothing, referrals- St. Vincent de Paul
Milford- food & clothing assistance- The Storehouse Project
Naugatuck- food pantry- Naugatuck Monthly Mobile Food Pantry
Naugatuck- food assistance- Naugatuck Valley Soup Kitchen
New Haven- food assistance, case management- BIMEC
New Haven- case management, homeless services, etc.- CAANH
New Haven- food pantry, furniture assistance, energy assistance, etc.- Christian Community Action
New Haven- daily meals- Community Soup Kitchen
New Haven- food pantry, daily meals- DESK
New Haven- food assistance- Fish of Greater New Haven
New Haven- social services directory- Get Connected New Haven
New Haven- clothing closet & food pantry- Immanel Baptist Church
New Haven- food assistance, case management- Jewish Family Service
New Haven- food and clothing- Loaves and Fishes
New Haven- food pantry- New Flame Restoration Church
New Haven- food & clothing pantry, holiday assistance, meals- St. Luke’s Services
New Haven- water & utility assistance, food pantry, holiday assistance, etc.- The Salvation Army
New Haven- job readiness, case management, warming center- Total Mankind Ministry
New Haven- food pantry- Varick Memorial AME Zion Church
Northford- food pantry- The Food Pantry of North Branford Inc.
Old Saybrook- food assistance- First Church of Christ in Saybrook
Portland- food pantry, energy assistance- Portland Food Bank
Shelton- food assistance- Spooner House
Southbury- food bank- Southbury Food Bank
Stamford- employment assistance- Inspirica
Stratford- food pantry, social service support, school supplies- Sterling House Community Center
Torrington- food pantry- FISH
Vernon- daily meals, clothes, food pantry- The Cornerstone Foundation
Wallingford- food & clothing, employment training, laundry- Master’s Manna Inc.
Waterbury- food, rental and utility assistance, clothing, etc.- The Salvation Army
Waterbury- clothing, appliances- St. Vincent de Paul Mission
West Haven- food assistance- Gateway Christian Fellowship
West Haven- food & clothing assistance- Our Lady of Victory Parish
West Haven- food pantry, referral services- WHEAT Inc.
Wolcott- food & hygiene assistance- Wolcott Resource Center
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- Motherhood Redefined
National- Peanut
National- Postpartum Support International
National- support group directory- Psychology Today
National- Single and Parenting
National- Single Mom
National- Single Moms Society
National- The Life of a Single Mom
National- The Mom Community
National- pregnancy and parenting- Wolomi
Statewide
Statewide- pregnancy and post-partum- Seleni Institute
Regional
County/City
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 paternity here.
Father’s Rights Support- Sky is the Limit Foundation
Putative Father Registry explained here.
Adoption Law and 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.
No consent to termination by a mother shall be executed within forty-eight hours immediately after the birth of her child.
The court may grant a motion to open or set aside a judgment terminating parental rights pursuant to section 52-212 or 52-212a or pursuant to common law or may grant a petition for a new trial on the issue of the termination of parental rights, provided the court shall consider the best interest of the child, except that no such motion or petition may be granted if a final decree of adoption has been issued prior to the filing of any such motion or petition.
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
CPS Assistance
Let Our Children Go seeks to restore those that have been wrongly separated from their families by providing assistance for reconnecting physically and emotionally. We also hope to offer aid and comfort to those whose family member passed on after separation.
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
*Verified 11/24