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All services are listed in order by National, Regional, Statewide, 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
Federally Qualified Healthcare 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
Regional
County/City
Georgetown- prescription assistance- First State Community Action
New Castle County- co-pay assistance- Neighborhood House
Wilmington- prescription assistance- Friendship House
Wilmington- prescription assistance- St. Patrick’s Center
Wilmington- medical- Sunday Breakfast Mission
Wilmington- medical & dental- The Ministry of Caring 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- 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
Statewide (maternity) (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) Catholic Charities Diocese of Wilmington
Statewide- People’s Place
Statewide- The Salvation Army
Regional
County/City
Dover- Code Purple
Dover- The Shepherd Place
Georgetown- Sussex Community Crisis Housing
Milford (accepts female veterans with their children)- Home of the Brave
Newark- YWCA
New Castle County (referral required)- New Castle County Hope Center Inc.
Rehoboth Beach (seasonal shelter)- Immanuel Shelter
Wilmington- Family Promise
Wilmington- Friendship House
Wilmington- Sojourners’ Place
Wilmington- Sunday Breakfast Mission
Wilmington- The Ministry of Caring Inc.
Wilmington- YWCA
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- National Head Start Association
Statewide- 24 hours- One Call
Regional
County/City
New Castle County- Neighborhood House
Wilmington- The Child Care Center
Wilmington- tuition assistance- The Learning Center at Calvary
Wilmington- The Ministry of Caring Inc.
Wilmington- Guardian Angel Child Care
Wilmington- Il Bambino
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)
CFPB (rental assistance programs)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
LIHWAP (water assistance)
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- 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- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) diaper bank, family support services- Catholic Charities Diocese of Wilmington
Statewide- diapers, wipes, formula- Cuddle Me Program
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Regional
County/City
Dover- material support- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) New Day Pregnancy Care Center
Newark- diaper bank- The Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank
New Castle County- diapers, material support- Neightborhood House
Wilmington- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support- Birthright
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 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 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- 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- low-income small loans- Capital Good Fund
Statewide- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) case management, food assistance, general assistance- Catholic Charities Diocese of Wilmington
Statewide- public transportation- DART
Statewide- food bank directory- Food Bank of Delaware
Statewide- family services- The Salvation Army
Regional
County/City
Bear- food pantry- Alpha Worship Center
Claymont- food pantry- Claymont Community Center
Dover- food, clothing, hygiene- Code Purple
Dover- (homeless) showers, laundery, case management- Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing
Georgetown- food, eviction & utility assistance- First State Community Action
Middletown- food & clothing assistance- Amazing Grace Outreach Ministries
Middletown- food assistance/daily meals- Our Daily Bread
New Castle- food pantry- Hope Lutheran Church
New Castle- food assistance- People’s Baptist Church
New Castle- food assistance- Rose Hill Community Center
New Castle- food assistance, employment services, referrals- Victory Christian Fellowship
New Castle County- family support services, homeless prevention- Neighborhood House
New Castle County- food pantry- One Purpose Food Pantry
New Castle County- food & clothing assisttance, educational guidance- The I-Am Ministries
St. Georges- food assistance- St. Georges UMC
Townsend- food assistance- Immanuel UMC
Wilmington- clothing- Clothing Bank of Delaware
Wilmington- clothing, food, etc.- Friendship House Day Ministry
Wilmington- food assistance- Greenbank Church of Christ
Wilmington- food & clothing assistance- Hanover Presbyterian Church
Wilmington- food assistance, financial assistance- Lutheran Community Services
Wilmington- food & emergency assistance- Saint Helena Parish
Wilmington- food, clothing, homeless services- St. Patrick’s Center
Wilmington- food pantry- St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church
Wilmington- food boxes, daily meals- Sunday Breakfast Mission
Wilmington- clothing, furniture, household items, daily meals, etc.- The Ministry of Caring Inc.
Wilmington- financial stability programs- United Way
For more information: Delaware Centralized Intake
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
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
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.
A mother whose consent to the termination of parental rights is required may execute a consent only after the child is born.
A statement that the individual executing the consent understands that after the consent is signed and confirmed pursuant to § 1106(c) and (d) of this title, it is final and may not be revoked or set aside for any reason unless the requirements of § 1106B(a) of this title have been met…
1106B(a): A consent may be revoked if any of the following occur
(1) Within 14 days of executing the consent, the parent who executed the consent delivers written notification of revocation to the agency or individual to which the parental rights are to be transferred
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.
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*This page does not provide legal advice
*Verified 9/22
