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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
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- Family Resource Centers
Statewide- healthcare coverage directory- Massachusetts Health Connector
Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO
Regional
Merrimack Valley- healthcare- Greater Lawrence Valley Health Center
North Central MA- mental health- Clinical and Support Options
North Shore- medical- North Shore Community Health
Western MA- mobile clinic- Council of Churches of Western Massachusetts
County/City
Boston- healthcare- Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program
Boston- community health directory- Cradles to Crayons
Boston- healthcare- Sojourner House
Burlington- prescription assistance- People Helping People
Salem- free vaccinations- The Lydia Pinkham Memorial Clinic
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)
CFPB (rental assistance programs)
CHIP (MassHealth)
Department of Transitional Assistance
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Energy Assistance LIHEAP (includes water assistance)
HUD (Guaranteed-Income Programs, Rent Assistance, etc.)
Medicaid (MassHealth)
MEFAP (TEFAP)
RAFT (Residential Assistance for Families in Transition)
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- ICNA Relief
National- rent relief program directory- iProperty Management
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- multiple rental platforms- RentPath
National- find a roommate- Roomies
National- search rooms to rent- Spare Room
Statewide
Statewide- Emergency Assistance Shelter
Statewide- Emergency Family Shelters
Statewide- Family Resource Centers
Statewide (active-duty and veteran families)- Massachusetts Military Support Foundation
Regional
Merrimack Valley- Community Teamwork
Western MA- The Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts
Western MA- Way Finders
County/City
Boston- Boston Rescue Mission
Boston- housing directory- Cradles to Crayons
Boston- Crossroads
Boston- ICNA Relief
Boston- Jeremiah Program
Boston- Margaret’s House
Boston- St. Mary’s
Cambridge- YWCA
Charlestown- Heading Home
Dorchester- Crossroads Family Center
Dorchester- Sojourner House
Fort Hill- Sojourner House
Gloucester- Action Inc.
Hampden County- Partners for Community
Holyoke- Valley Opportunity Council
Lynn- Lynn Shelter Association
Milton- Sojourner House
N. Chelmsford- My Father’s House
Peabody- Citizens Inn
Somerville- Somerville Homeless Coalition
Springfield (age limit)- CHD
Springfield- Clinical and Support Options
Springfield- 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- Family Resource Centers
Statewide- National Head Start Association
Regional
Merrimack Valley- low-income families- Community Teamwork
Western MA- financial assistance- Partners for Community
County/State
Boston- child care directory- Cradles to Crayons
Dorchester- homeless families- Horizons for Homeless Children
Jamaica Plain- homeless families- Horizons for Homeless Children
Roxbury- homeless families- Horizons for Homeless Children
Springfield- subsidies- New Beginnings Early Education and Care Center
Springfield-New North Citizens’ Council
Springfield- back up child care- Square One
Springfield- scholarship- YMCA
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- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family
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- 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- National Diaper Bank Network
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- various assistance- Family Resource Centers
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Regional
Western Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire Counties)- Post-natal visits up to 1 year- Hilltown Village
County/City
Attleboro- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) diaper assistance- Abundant Hope PRC
Boston- material support directory- Cradles to Crayons
Boston- diaper bank- Lannie’s Neighborhood
Boston- parenting education, material support, etc.- Room to Grow
Cummington- diaper bank and variety of free donated baby items; clothes, strollers, car seats, carriers, etc.- The Village Closet
Gloucester- diapers- Giving Diapers Giving Hope
Hampden County- young parents program- Partners for Community
Indian Orchard- diapers, clothing- Community Survival Center
Springfield- family support program- Gandara Mental Health Center
Springfield- parenting program- New North Citizens’ Council
Springfield- diaper bank- Springfield Baby Bottoms Diaper Bank
Springfield- parent program, financial literacy, etc.- Springfield Parent Academy
Springfield- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) maternity & baby clothing, assistance referrals- Springfield Pregnancy Care Center
Springfield- parenting classes, referrals, emergency needs- Square One
Springfield- pregnancy & newborn support, home visits, parent education, etc.- Thom Child and Family Services
Springfield- young parenting support program- YWCA
Ware- diaper pantry, infant healthcare screenings- Trinity Episcopal Church
Westfield- diapers, baby supplies- Westfield Food Pantry
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- 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- internet discount- Comcast Internet Essentials
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- 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 clothing- 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 program- 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- various assistance-Family Resource Centers
Statewide- car donation program- Good News Garage
Statewide- social services- Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance
Statewide (active-duty and veteran families)- career assistance, food, clothing, holiday assistance, etc.- Massachusetts Military Support Foundation
Statewide- food assistance directory- Project Bread
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Statewide- Operation Backpack- Volunteers of America
Regional
Merrimack Valley- utility assistance, employment assistance, various programs- Community Teamwork
North Shore area- financial assistance, food pantry- (any faith)- Jewish Family & Children’s Service
Western MA- emergency aid- Council of Churches of Western Massachusetts
Western MA- food assistance directory- Rachel’s Table
Western MA- rent, utility, and various assistance, school supplies, etc.- The Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts
Western MA- food bank directory-The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
County/City
Belchertown- food pantry-The Belchertown United Church of Christ
Beverly- school supplies, holiday gift program, food assistance- Beverly Bootstraps
Boston- meal program- Boston Rescue Mission
Boston- clothing, school supplies, etc.- Cradles to Crayons
Boston- food pantry- Crossroads
Burlington- various assistance- Helpis
Burlington- food assistance, utility assistance, etc.- People Helping People
Chicopee- food & clothing pantry- First Central Bible Church
Chicopee- food assistance, daily meals- Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry
Danvers- food pantry- People to People Food Pantry
Dorchester- food pantry- Crossroads Family Center
Essex County- food pantry directory- Lynn Catholic Collaborative
Franklin County- holiday assistance- The Salvation Army
Gloucester- energy assistance- Action Inc.
Goshen- food pantry- Hilltown Food Pantry
Hampden County- rent & energy assistance, GED program, workforce development, etc.- Partners for Community
Hampden County- eviction assistance, weatherization, community scholarship, etc.- Springfield Partners for Community Action
Holyoke- food pantry- Margaret’s Pantry
Holyoke- holiday assistance- The Salvation Army
Holyoke- food assistance, education programs, energy assistance, etc.- Valley Opportunity Council
Huntington- food pantry- The Huntington Food Pantry
Indian Orchard- food assistance, household items, etc.- Community Survival Center
Melrose- food pantry- Faith Evangelical Church
Northhampton- food pantry, clothing- Northhampton Survival Center
Peabody- food pantry, meal programs- Haven from Hunger
Peabody- energy assistance, homeless prevention- NSCAP
Roxbury- food pantry- Sojourner House
Saugus- school supplies- First Congregational Church of Saugus
Saugus- food pantry- Saugus United Parish Food Pantry
Somerville- homeless prevention, rent & utility assistance, food pantry, etc.- Somerville Homeless Coalition
Southampton- food pantry- First Congregational Church of Southampton
South Hadley- food pantry- Neighbors Helping Neighbors Inc.
Southwick- food pantry-Our Community Food Pantry
Springfield- food pantry-All Nations Church
Springfield- case management, daily meals- Clinical and Support Options
Springfield- food pantry- JCWCC
Springfield- food pantry- Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services
Springfield- food bank, resource assistance, etc.-New North Citizens’ Council
Springfield- clothing, household goods, linens- Open Pantry Community Services Inc.
Springfield- daily meals, clothing- Springfield Rescue Mission
Springfield- referrals, emergency needs- Square One
Springfield- food pantry, adult education- The Gray House
Springfield- food pantry, holiday assistance- The Salvation Army
Wakefield- food pantry- Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry
Ware- food pantry, household items-Trinity Episcopal Church
Westfield- food pantry- Westfield Food Pantry
Westfield- daily meals- Westfield Soup Kitchen
West Springfield- food pantry, daily meals- The Parish Cupboard
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
Statewide- support group directory- Boston Mamas
Statewide- Family Resource Centers
Regional
North Shore- educational- Women in Transition
County/City
Ipswich- Birth to Three Family Center
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
Establish paternity here.
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.
Such written consent shall be executed no sooner than the fourth calendar day after the date of birth of the child to be adopted.
A consent executed in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be final and irrevocable from date of execution.
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
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