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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 Healthcare Centers- Directory
National- healthcare financing- Care Credit
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- prescription discounts- Good Rx
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- prescription drug discount card- MiRx
Statewide- uninsured dental- My Community Dental Centers
Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO
Regional
Southeast Michigan- behavioral health- Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan
County/City
Ann Arbor- health care- Ann Arbor Shelter
Dearborn- medical and behavioral help- ACCESS
Detroit- prescription assistance, limited medical- Cass Community Social Services
Detroit- sliding fee- Institute for Population Health
Detroit- free clinic- St. Frances Cabrini Clinic
Detroit- preventive healthcare- Say Detroit
Detroit- mental health- Southwest Solutions
Grand Rapids- vision, dental, chiropractic- Mel Trotter Ministries
Kalamazoo- vision assistance, medical equipment assistance, prescription assistance- Ministry with Community
Lathrup Village- health care- South Oakland Shelter
Pontiac- health care- North Oakland Health Center
Southfield- health care- South Oakland Health Center
Washtenaw County- health clinic- SAWC
Wayne County- health care access- Wayne Metro
Westland- medical and dental- Hope Clinic
Ypsilanti- medical and dental- Hope Clinic
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- 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 ro rent- Spare Room
Statewide
Statewide- Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Regional
County/City
Adrian- Samaritas
Allegan- Sylvia’s Place
Alpena- Sunrise Mission
Ann Arbor- Ann Arbor Shelter
Ann Arbor (domestic abuse)- Safehouse Center
Battle Creek- Battle Creek Housing Commission
Battle Creek- Inasmuch House
Benton Harbor- Benton Harbor Housing Commission
Dearborn- ACCESS
Detroit (ages 15-22)- Alternatives for Girls
Detroit- Cass Community Social Services
Detroit- COTS
Detroit (ages 18-24)- Covenant House
Detroit- DRMM
Detroit- Housing Commission
Detroit- ICNA Relief
Detroit- Matrix Human Services
Detroit- NSO
Detroit- Sara’s House
Detroit- Southwest Solutions
Detroit- Transition 123 INC
Ferndale- Housing Commission
Flint- Shelter of Flint
Grand Rapids (ages 18-24)- Covenant House
Grand Rapids- Family Haven
Grand Rapids- Grace’s Table
Grand Rapids- Grand Rapids Housing Commission
Grand Rapids- Inner City Christian Federation
Grand Rapids- Mel Trotter Ministries
Highland Park- DRMM
Kalamazoo- Eleanor House
Kalamazoo- Housing Resources Inc.
Kalamazoo- Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
Kalamazoo- LIFT Foundation
Kalamazoo- Open Doors
Kent County- Genesis Non-Profit Housing Corporation
Lansing- Homeless Angels
Lathrup Village- South Oakland Shelter
Livingston County- OLHSA
Macomb County- Community Housing Network
Monroe- Samaritas
Oakland County- Community Housing Network
Oakland County- OLHSA
Pontiac- Grace Centers of Hope
Pontiac (domestic violence)- Haven
Rockwood- St. Mary, Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish
Romulus- Housing Commission
Roseville- McRest
Southfield- Volunteers of America
Sterling Heights- Abigayle Ministries
Taylor- ChristNet Services
Washtenaw County- SAWC
Wayne County (domestic abuse)- First Step
Wayne County- Housing Commission
Wayne County- Out Wayne County Continuum of Care
Wayne County- Samaritas
Wayne County (age limit)- TIPS
Wayne County- Wayne Metro
Ypsilanti- SOS Community Services
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- 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- Great Start Readiness Program
Statewide- National Head Start Association
Regional
County/City
Ann Arbor- scholarships- Child Care Network
Dearborn Heights- 24 hours- Awesome Childcare & Learning Center
Dearborn Heights- 24 hours- Bright Christian Child Care
Detroit- 24 hours- Creative Hearts Childcare
Detroit- 24 hours- Early Start Childcare
Detroit- transportation, extended hours- Helping Hands Child Care
Detroit- 24 hours- LACC Child Care Academy
Detroit- 24 hours- Symurff and Symurffette
Early Childhood Enhancement Center
Detroit- scholarships- Village of Shiny Stars Child Care Center
Detroit- 24 hours- Wonder Years Child Development Center
Kalamazoo- scholarship program- Bread and Roses Childcare Center
Kalamazoo- scholarship program- YMCA
Redford- 24 hours- Caring Hands and Childcare Preschool
Redford- 24 hours- Tiny Bliss Child Care
Wayne County- Focus: Hope
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
CHIP (MIChild)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Food Assistance Program (SNAP)
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
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- 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- National Diaper Bank Network
National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One
National- first time mom assistance- Nurse Family Partnership
National- trade baby clothes/items- 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- crib alternative- The Baby Box
National- cloth diapers- The Cloth Option
National- parental leave grant- The Mom Economy
Statewide
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Statewide- car seat distribution- Michigan State Police
Statewide- car seat events- Safe Kids
Regional
Central Michigan- diaper bank directory- The Diaper Alliance
Metropolitan Detroit- diaper bank- Metropolitan Detroit Diaper Bank
Mid-Michigan- diaper bank- Mid-Michigan Diaper Bank
Southeast Michigan- diapers, baby items, parent education- Babies R Precious LLC
Southeast Michigan- diaper assistance- Diaper Bank of Detroit
Southeast Michigan- parent education, resource access- Help Me Grow
Southeast Michigan- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material) diapers, clothing, parenting education, etc.- Project Hope
County/City
Adrian- children’s clothing- God’s Closet
Battle Creek- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material) maternity & baby clothes, diapers, baby items, earn as you learn, etc.- Alternatives Care Center
Battle Creek- diapers, formula, baby items- Maple United Methodist Church
Battle Creek- diaper bank- St. Luke’s Diaper Bank
Belleville- children’s clothing- God’s Closet
Clinton Township- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material) material assistance, parent education- Compassion Pregnancy Center
Detroit- doula and breastfeeding services- Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association
Detroit- parenting support program- Crossroads of Michigan
Detroit- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material) -parenting classes, material support- Image of God Crisis Pregnancy Center
Detroit- parenting progams- Institute for Population Health
Detroit- diaper bank- Metropolitan Detroit Diaper Bank
Detroit- prenatal education and material support- Stork’s Nest of Detroit
Detroit- prenatal, doula, and infant care- The Luke Project 52 Clinic
Detroit- cloth diaper bank- The Natural Momma Me Initiative
Grand Rapids- parent support programs, diapers, etc.- First Steps Kent
Kalamazoo- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material) maternity & baby clothes, diapers, baby items, earn as you learn- etc.- Alternatives Care Center
Kalamazoo- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material) diapers, maternity & baby clothes, baby items, etc.- Catholic Charities
Kalamazoo- diaper bank directory- St. Luke’s Diaper Bank
Lincoln Park- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material) limited material assistance- Lincoln Park Pregnancy Center
Pontiac-(refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material) -parenting program, material support- Next Step Pregnancy Center
Redford- baby items- Christ Church of Redford
Redford-(refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material) -material support- Redford Pregnancy Care Center
Taylor- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material) material assistance- Guiding Hand Pregnancy Center
Wayne- diapers, formula, bottles, etc.- Swaddling Clothes
Wayne County- pregnancy and parenting education- Focus: Hope
Wayne County- parenting program- Starfish Family Services
Wayne County- parent education, home visits, resource access- Wayne County Home Visiting Network
Wayne County- diaper bank, car seats, material assistance, etc.- Wayne Metro Healthy Baby Resources
Westland- diapers, wipes, formula, etc.- Hope Clinic
Ypsilanti- diapers, wipes, formula, etc.- Hope Clinic
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 programs- Cars 4 Christmas
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 assistance- Food Finder
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- 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- food bank directory- Food Bank Council of Michigan
Statewide- resource directory- MI Bridges
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Statewide- mortgage assistance- Step Forward Michigan
Statewide- energy assistance- The Heat and Warmth Fund
Statewide- Operation Backpack- Volunteers of America
Regional
Central Michigan- free menstrual products directory- Helping Women Period
Eastern Michigan- food, daily meals, clothing, household items- Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Eastern Michigan- food bank directory- The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
Metro Detroit- basic needs assistance- Jewish Family Services
Metro Detroit- period supplies- Metropolitan Detroit Diaper Bank
Northern Michigan- car donation program- Goodwill Industries
South Central- food bank directory- South Michigan Food Bank
Southeast Michigan- emergency assistance- Here to Help Foundation
Southeast Michigan- energy assistance, life planning, weekly meals, etc.- St. Vincent de Paul
Southwest Michigan- public transit- Federal Transit Administration
Southwest Michigan- employment services- Michigan Works
County/City
Ann Arbor- transportation assistance, meals, etc- Ann Arbor Shelter
Barry County- emergency assistance, weatherization- Community Action Agency
Battle Creek- educational scholarships- Battle Creek Community Foundation
Battle Creek- food pantry- Love Thy Neighbor Ministries
Battle Creek- food pantry- Maple United Methodist Church
Belleville- food assistance- Nourishing Gardens
Berkley- kosher food assistance- Yad Ezra
Branch County- emergency assistance, weatherization- Community Action Agency
Calhoun County- emergency assistance, weatherization, GED program- Community Action Agency
Calhoun County- car donation program, job training, etc.- Goodwill Industries
Canton- food pantry- Abundant Life Church of God
Canton- food pantry, job training- Open Door Ministry
Davisburg- basic needs assistance- Neighbor for Neighbor
Dearborn- food assistance, employment skills, etc.- ACCESS
Dearborn Heights- food pantry, clothing closet- Help’s on the Way
Detroit- food pantry, daily meals- All Saints Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry
Detroit- food pantry, clothing closet- Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry
Detroit- food and job assistance- Cass Community Social Services
Detroit- various social services, summer lunch program, employment services- Crossroads of Michigan
Detroit- food pantry- Exodus Food Pantry
Detroit- food pantry- Gleaners
Detroit- career clothing and training- Jackets for Jobs Inc.
Detroit- workforce development, social mobility, resource referrals- Matrix Human Services
Detroit- wraparound and safety net services- NSO
Detroit- public transit- SMART
Detroit- food pantry- St. Christine Christian Services
Detroit- food assistance, clothing, financial assistance, etc.- St. Vincent de Paul
Detroit- rent assistance- Stay Midtwon
Detroit- food & clothing assistance- Westminster Church of Detroit
Detroit- water assistance- WRAP
Garden City- food assistance, financial education- Garden City Community Coalition
Garden City- food assistance- Good Hope Lutheran Church
Garden City- food assistance- Maplewood Community Center
Grand Rapids- daily meals, job readiness, etc.- Mel Trotter Ministries
Hamtramck- food pantry- Friendship House
Highland- emergency financial assistance, food assistance, clothing- Community Sharing Outreach Center
Highland Park- education services- DRMM
Kalamazoo- daily meals- Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
Kalamazoo- food pantry- Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes
Kalamazoo- food assistance, clothing, bicycles, bus tokens, employment assistance, laundry, showers, daily meals, etc.- Ministry with Community
Kalamazoo- employment assistance- Urban Alliance
Lake Orion- clothing closet, household items, daily meals, etc.- Love, Inc.
Lathrup Village- food pantry, clothing closet, laundry, showers, etc.- South Oakland Shelter
Lincoln Park- food pantry, counseling- Blessed Hope Church
Livingston County- food assistance, utility assistance, emergency financial assistance, etc.- OLHSA
Oakland County- food assistance, utility assistance, emergency financial assistance, etc.- OLHSA
Pontiac- food pantry, utility & general assistance- Lighthouse of Oakland County
Redford- food & clothing assistance, household items- Christ Church of Redford
Redford- food & clothing assistance, resource referrals- Redford Interfaith Relief
Rochester Hills- rent & utility assistance, transportation services, food assistance, clothing, etc.- Neighborhood House
Rockwood- food pantry, clothing closet, hot meals, etc.- St. Mary, Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish
Roseville- job training and placement- McRest
Royal Oak- food pantry- Open Hands Food Pantry and Garden
St. Joseph County- emergency assistance, weatherization- Community Action Agency
South Lyon- food pantry, clothing, etc.- Active Faith Community Services
Taylor- job skill development- ChristNet Services
Waterford- food pantry, financial assistance, clothing vouchers- Open Door Outreach Center
Washtenaw County- daily meals, showers, laundry, mail, etc.- SAWC
Wayne- food pantry, emergency assistance- The Salvation Army
Wayne County- workforce development, financial classes- Focus: Hope
Wayne County (southeast)- food pantry- Michigan’s Downriver Fishes and Loaves
Wayne County- eviction and foreclosure prevention- United Community Housing Coalition
Wayne County- utility assistance, employment skills, food access, etc.- Wayne Metro
Westland- food & clothing assistance- Full Gospel Temple
Westland- food pantry- Harvest Bible Church
Westland- laundry, food pantry, etc.- Hope Clinic
Westland- food assistance- St. Michael Lutheran Church
Westland- food pantry, emergency assistance- The Salvation Army
Ypsilanti- laundry, food pantry, etc.- Hope Clinic
Ypsilanti- food pantry, transportation, utility assistance, etc.- SOS Community Services
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- pregnancy and post partum- My Red Tent
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
County/City
Barry County (fatherhood program)- Community Action Agency
Calhoun County (fatherhood program)- Community Action Agency
Detroit- Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association
Detroit- Detroit Parent Network
Detroit- Win Network
Grand Rapids- First Steps Kent
Kalamazoo- ASK Family Services
Pontiac- Haven
St. Joseph County (fatherhood program)- Community Action Agency
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.
Consent has many stipulations and the law can be found here.
A request for revocation in writing to the adoption attorney or child placing agency that accepted the out-of-court release not more than 5 days, excluding weekends and holidays, after the out-of-court release was signed.
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
*Verified 2/21
