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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- health department directory- NACCHO
Regional
Northern Nevada- prescription assistance, medical equipment/supplies- Care Chest
Northern Nevada- behavioral health- Volunteers of America
County/City
Reno- medical, pharmacy- Northern Nevada HOPES
Reno- mental health- ReStart
Washoe County- medical, dental, women’s, behavioral- Community Health Alliance
Washoe County- dental, vision, prescription assistance- The Salvation Army
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- 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 Voices and Experience 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- The Children’s Cabinet
Regional
Northern Nevada- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada
Northern Nevada- Hosanna Home
Northern Nevada- Reno Sparks Gospel Mission
Northern Nevada- Volunteers of America
County/City
Las Vegas (age limits)- Children First
Las Vegas- Family Promise
Las Vegas (age limits)- Help of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas- HELP USA
Las Vegas- Housing Authority
Las Vegas- Las Vegas Rescue Mission
Las Vegas (age limits)- Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth
Las Vegas (domestic abuse)- Safenest
Las Vegas- St Vincent Apartments
Las Vegas- The Salvation Army
Las Vegas- The Shade Tree
Las Vegas (veterans)- US Vets
Reno- Housing Authority
Reno (24 years old and younger)- Nevada Youth Empowerment Project
Reno (domestic abuse)- Safe Embrace
Sparks- Life Changes
Washoe County- Community Assistance Center
Washoe County- Community Services Agency
Washoe County (domestic abuse)- Domestic Violence Resource Center
Washoe County- Our Place
Washoe County- The Salvation Army
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- child care resources & referrals- The Children’s Cabinet
Regional
Northern Nevada- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada
County/City
Washoe County- preschool scholarships- Community Foundation of Western Nevada
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)
CFPB (rental assistance programs)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Energy Assistance (includes water assistance)
HUD (Guaranteed-Income Programs, Rent Assistance, etc.)
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- 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- workforce staffing- PeopleReady
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- free baby items- Freecycle
Statewide- parenting classes, family services- The Children’s Cabinet
Regional
Northern Nevada- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) diapers- Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada
County/City
Carson City- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) earn while you learn program- Life Choices Community Pregnancy Clinic
Carson City- car seats, cribs, parenting classes- Ron Wood Family Resource Center
Clark County (referral required)- material support, parenting education- Baby’s Bounty
Las Vegas- diapers, formula, baby food – Las Vegas Rescue Mission
Fernley- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) parenting classes, material support- Reno/Fernley Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Reno- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) parenting classes, material support- Reno/Fernley Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Reno- diapers, formula, baby clothes- Wanda’s Baby Closet
Reno- diaper bank, family services- Women & Children’s Center of the Sierra
Washoe County- diapers, formula- The Salvation Army
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 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- 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- 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- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Statewide- food assistance, case managment, family services- The Children’s Cabinet
Regional
Northern Nevada- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) daily meals, food pantry, resource connections- Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada
Northern Nevada- food assistance- Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Northern Nevada- food assistance- Hands of Hope Food bank
Northern Nevada- food assistance, clothing vouchers, referrals- Reno Sparks Gospel Mission
Reno/Sparks- Operation Backpack- Volunteers of America
County/City
Carson City- family services, food assistance- Ron Wood Family Resource Center
Las Vegas- food pantry, daily meals- Las Vegas Rescue Mission
Las Vegas- workforce development- Nevada Partners
Las Vegas- job training- One Stop Career Center
Las Vegas- daily meals, job training, food pantry, rent/utility assistance, etc.- The Salvation Army
Las Vegas (veterans)- career training- US Vets
Las Vegas- job training- Workforce Connections
Lovelock- food assistance- Lovelock Food Bank
Reno (24 years old and younger)- food & clothing assistance, mail services, employment assistance, showers- Eddy House
Reno- food & clothing- Faith Alive Christian Center
Reno- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) food pantry- Faith Lutheran Church
Reno- rent & utility assistance- ReStart
Reno- food pantry- St. Francis of Assisi Food Pantry
Reno- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) food pantry- St. Michael Roman Catholic Church
Reno- food pantry, car repair & oil change- The Bridge Church
Reno- daily meals- Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Reno- workforce development- Volunteers of America
Reno- job assistance, GED, family services, domestic abuse assistance- Women & Children’s Center of the Sierra
Sparks- clothing- Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet
Sparks- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) food pantry- Our Savior Lutheran Church
Sparks- food assistance- The Community Food Pantry
Washoe County- resource connections- Community Assistance Center
Washoe County- workforce development, income tax preparation, weatherization- Community Services Agency
Washoe County (domestic abuse)- Food, clothing, transportation assistance- Domestic Violence Resource Center
Washoe County- public transportation- RTC Public Transportation
Washoe County- food pantry, rent & utility assistance, clothing & furniture vouchers- The Salvation Army
Washoe County- food pantry- Valley View Christian Fellowship
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- 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
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/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.
All releases for and consents to adoption executed in this state by the mother before the birth of a child or within 72 hours after the birth of a child are invalid.
A written consent to a specific adoption pursuant to this chapter cannot be revoked or nullified.
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
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*This page does not provide legal advice
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