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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.
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*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- free clinics- Directory
Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO
Regional
5 Boroughs- healthcare- Care for the Homeless
5 Boroughs- sliding scale- Northwell Health
5 Boroughs- healthcare- Project Renewal
5 Boroughs- reproductive health, referrals- Public Health Solutions
5 Boroughs- mental health- Samaritan Daytop Village
5 Boroughs- pediatric, primary, behavioral- The Child Center of NY
County/City
Brooklyn (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)- pharmacy, mental health, primary care, etc.- Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
Brooklyn- mental health- Open Door Family Life Center
Brooklyn- healthcare- St. John’s Bread and Life
Elmhurst- primary care- New Life Community Development Corporation
Flushing- healthcare access, mental health- South Asian Council for Social Services
Flushing- healthcare access- YWCA
Hempstead- mental health- The Inn
Nassau County (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– mental health- Catholic Charities of Long Island
New York City- mental health- Center for Urban Community Services
New York City- healthcare for the homeless- Grand Central Neighborhood
New York City- Henry Street Settlement
New York City- healthcare- The Bowery Mission
Queens (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)- pharmacy, mental health, primary care, etc.- Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
Queens County- mental health- Humanity Service, Inc.
Schenectady- medical- Bethesda House
Schenectady- medical- City Mission of Schenectady
Staten Island- assistance programs- Beacon Christian Community Health Center
Staten Island- healthcare advocacy, substance use- Community Health Action of Staten Island
Staten Island- mental health- Muslim American Society
Staten Island- mental health, substance use- Project Hospitality
Suffolk County (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– mental health- Catholic Charities of Long Island
Westchester County-(914)Cares
Western New York- medical- Community Health Center of Buffalo
Wyandach- prescription assistance- Gerald Ryan Outreach Center
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 (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- HELP USA
Statewide- affordable housing directory- NY Housing Search
Regional
5 Boroughs- Care for the Homeless
5 Boroughs- Coalition for the Homeless
5 Boroughs- Homes for the Homeless
5 Boroughs (domestic abuse)- Met Council
5 Boroughs- NYC Department of Homeless Services
5 Boroughs- Project Renewal
5 Boroughs (domestic abuse)- Safe Horizon
5 Boroughs (including substance use)- Samaritan Daytop Village
5 Buroughs- Win
Capital Region- Peter Young Housing, Industries, and Treatment
Greater New York- The Salvation Army
Northeastern NY- YWCA
Western New York- Family Promise
County/City
Auburn- Rescue Mission
Baldwin- Bethany House
Bethpage (domestic abuse)- The Safe Center LI
Bronx (maternity) (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– Expect Hope
Bronx- Praxis Housing Initiatives, Inc.
Brooklyn (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)- Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
Brooklyn- CHIPS
Brooklyn- Praxis Housing Initiatives, Inc.
Brooklyn- Providence House
Brooklyn- Rachel’s Joy
Bronx- NAICA
Bronx- Sisters of Charity New York
Bronx County- Good Counsel Homes
East Rochester- The Margaret Home
Hempstead- The Inn
Ithaca- Rescue Mission
Jamaica- ICNA Relief
Levittown (age limits)- Mommas House
Lockport- Lockport Cares
Nassau County- Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Inc.
Nassau County (coordinated entry)- Long Island Coalition for the Homeless
New Rochelle- Providence House
New Rochelle- The Elinor Martin Residence
New York City- Center for Urban Community Services
New York City (includes mother program, age limits)- Covenant House
New York City- Henry Street Settlement
New York City- Jeremiah Program
New York City- NYC Housing Connect
New York City- Praxis Housing Initiatives, Inc.
New York City- The Bowery Mission
New York City- The Bridge Fund
Niagara Falls- Carolyn’s House
Niagara Falls- Community Missions of Niagara Frontier
Niagara Falls (age limits)- The Crib
Queens (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)- Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
Queens- ELMCOR
Queens- Genesis Transitional Housing Ministries, Inc.
Richmond County- Good Counsel Homes
Rockland County- Good Counsel Homes
Roosevelt- Carmen Anna House with Love
Schenectady- Bethesda House
Schenectady- City Mission of Schenectady
Schenectady- Schenectady Community Action Program
Schenectady- The Salvation Army
Staten Island- Olivet Presbyterian Church
Staten Island- United Church of Praise International Ministries Inc.
Suffolk County- Halo Network of Services
Suffolk County (coordinated entry)- Long Island Coalition for the Homeless
Syracuse- Chadwick Residence
Syracuse- Rescue Mission
Syracuse- Spanish Action League
Syracuse- The Salvation Army
Syracuse- Vera House Inc.
Wantagh- Momma’s House
Westchester County- (914)Cares
Westchester County- Good Counsel Homes
Westchester County- SHORE
Westchester County- The Bridge Fund
Yonkers- Cluster 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- 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
National- 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- Upwards
National- child care search- Winnie
Statewide
Statewide- National Head Start Association
Statewide- scholarships- Workforce Development Institute
Regional
5 Boroughs- child care resource and referrals- Day Care Council of New York
Northeastern NY- YWCA
County/City
Brooklyn (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)- low-income families- Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
Lockport- NPA Daycare Assistance- Niagara County Social Services
Lockport- YWCA
Nassau County- extended hours- Harbor Child Care
Niagara Falls- The Community Child Care Clearinghouse of Niagara
Niagara Falls- YWCA
North Tonawanda- YWCA
Queens (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)- low-income families- Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
Queens- childcare network- Queens Community House
Rochester- crisis nursery- The Center for Youth
Schenectady- Schenectady Community Action Program
Schenectady County- assistance- Schenectady County Cares
Syracuse- Huntington Family Centers
Syracuse- The Salvation Army
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.)
LIHWAP (water assistance)
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- car seat events- Safe Kids
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- lactation support- Baby Cafe USA
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Statewide- family resources and referrals- Help Me Grow
Statewide- diaper bank directory- New York State Diaper Bank Coalition
Statewide- postpartum support, diaper bank directory- Postpartum Resource Center of New York
Statewide (various cities)- guaranteed income program- The Bridge Project
Statewide- (must request package through healthcare provider) newborn care package- Welcome Baby
Regional
5 Boroughs- family services- Homes for the Homeless
5 Boroughs- material support, postpartum kits- Moms for Moms
5 Boroughs- diaper bank, pregnancy and parenting support- Public Health Solutions
5 Boroughs- family support services- The Child Center of NY
5 Boroughs- diaper bank- The Hope Line
Long Island (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– earn while you learn program- Life Center of Long Island
Long Island (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– earn while you learn program- Women First Pregnancy Options
New York City Area- diapers and formula- The HopeLine
County/City
Albany (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) earn while you learn program- Alpha Pregnancy Center
Astoria- diapers, formula, wipes, etc.- Astoria Food Pantry
Brooklyn (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)- family services- Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
Brooklyn- food assistance and daily meals- CHIPS
Brooklyn- diaper bank, breastmilk bank, doula services- Hope and Healing Family Center
Brooklyn (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– material support- Life Center of New York
Hempstead- baby items- The Inn
Jamaica (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– parenting classes- New Beginnings Center of Hope
Kings County- diaper assistance- Expecting Relief
Lockport- diaper pantry, infant care products- St. John’s
Nassau County (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– maternity services- Catholic Charities of Long Island
New Hyde Park (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– material assistance- Church of the Holy Spirit
New York City- parenting classes- Henry Street Settlement
New York City- doula services, home visits, material support, referrals, etc.- New Family Home Visits Initiative
Queens (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)- family services- Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
Queens- family services- Queens Community House
Queens- baby materials program- The Harding Ford Vision, Inc.
Schenectady- family assistance- The Salvation Army
Staten Island- baby pantry- Church of St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus
Staten Island- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– earn while you learn program- Pregnancy Care Center of NY
Staten Island- diapers and wipes- St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Staten Island- baby supplies- United Church of Praise International Ministries Inc.
Suffolk County (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– maternity services- Catholic Charities of Long Island
Syosset- diapers and wipes- St. Edward the Confessor Church
Syracuse- diaper bank directory- CNY Diaper Bank
Syracuse- support and home visits- Huntington Family Centers
Uniondale- diapers and wipes- Saint Martha Roman Catholic Church
Waterville- diaper assistance, baby supplies- Waterville United Methodist Church
Westchester County- material support-(914)Cares
Wyandach- diapers, wipes, baby items- Gerald Ryan Outreach Center
Yonkers- family & mediation programs- Cluster Community Services
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- 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- stand alone pantry locator- Helpi
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- transit option search- Moovit
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- 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- Feeding New York State
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Statewide- workforce development- Workforce Development Institute
Regional
5 Boroughs- employment program- ACE Programs
5 Boroughs- employment assistance and clothing- Bottomless Closet
5 Boroughs- rent & utility assistance, food assistance, eviction prevention, basic needs- Catholic Charities Community Services
5 Boroughs- homeless prevention, housing assistance, food- Coalition for the Homeless
5 Boroughs- food pantry, job training- Commonpoint
5 Boroughs- food assistance directory- Food Bank for New York City
5 Boroughs- food pantries- Love Wins NYC
5 Boroughs- financial assistance, food assistance, employment services- Met Council
5 Boroughs- food assistance- New Direction Services Inc.
5 Boroughs- homeless outreach- NYC Department of Homeless Services
5 Boroughs- workforce development- Project Renewal
5 Boroughs- food assistance- Public Health Solutions
5 Boroughs- clothing closet- St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
5 Boroughts- food assistance- The Hope Line
Capital Region- public transit- CDTA
Capital Region- employment services, substance use treatment- Peter Young Housing, Industries, and Treatment
Greater New York- food, emergency assistance, holiday assistance- The Salvation Army
Long Island- food assistance, homeless services- Hope for the Future
Long Island- food assistance, workforce development- Island Harvest
Long Island- food assistance- Shelter Rock Church
Long Island- general assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Long Island- food assistance- Tomchei Shabbos of Queens
New York City Area (must have an infant)- food, feminine products- The HopeLine
Northeastern New York- food assistance directory- Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
Western New York- food pantry and soup kitchen directory- Food Bank of WNY
County/City
Astoria- food pantry, free store- Astoria Food Pantry
Bellmore- food & clothing assistance- Long Island Family & Elder Care
Bellmore- food assistance- St. Barnabas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church
Bethpage (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– food assistance- Parish of Saint Martin of Tours
Bronx- homeless prevention, legal services- NAICA
Bronx- food & clothing assistance- Sisters of Charity New York
Brooklyn- food assistance- Agape Food Rescue
Brooklyn- food pantry- Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church
Brooklyn- food pantry, daily meals, clothing, tax preparedness, referrals- Brooklyn Faith Seventh Day Adventist Church
Brooklyn- food pantry- Brooklyn Rescue Mission
Brooklyn- homeless prevention, housing support, financial assistance, etc.- CAMBA
Brooklyn (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)- homeless prevention, food assistance, financial assistance, case management, etc.- Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
Brooklyn- family preservation services- Crown Heights Central Jewish Community Council
Brooklyn- food pantry- Goke Food Pantry
Brooklyn- food assistance- Grant House Unity Corp.
Brooklyn- food assistance, homeless services- Hope for the Future
Brooklyn- food assistance, daily meals- Masbia of Flatbush
Brooklyn- daily meals, social services- Neighbors Together
Brooklyn- food pantry- One Community
Brooklyn- food and clothing- Open Door Family Life Center
Brooklyn- food pantry- Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church
Brooklyn- food pantry- Pakistani American Youth Organization
Brooklyn- food assistance, school supplies, referrals, etc.- Reaching Out Community Services, Inc.
Brooklyn- food pantry, housing assistance, homeless prevention, legal services, workforce development, etc.- RiseBoro
Brooklyn- food pantry, legal services, case management- St. John’s Bread and Life
Brooklyn- food pantry- St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
Brooklyn- food assistance, case management, job training, etc.- Shorefront Jewish Community Council
Brooklyn- food pantry, emergency assistance- Siloam Presbyterian Church
Brooklyn- food pantry, school supplies, toy drives- Sisters with Purpose
Brooklyn- food assistance- The Campaign Against Hunger
Brooklyn- food pantry- The Greenpoint Reformed Church Hunger Program
Brooklyn- food pantry, social services- Trinity Human Services Corporation
East Meadow- food pantry, clothing, rent & utility assistance- The Parish of St. Raphael
Elmhurst- food & clothing assistance, homeless outreach- New Life Community Development Corporation
Elmont- food assistance, basic needs- St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church
Farmingdale- school supplies, food assistance- St. Kilian Parish
Flushing- food pantry- Murray Hill Neighborhood Association
Flushing- food assistance, work development, etc.- South Asian Council for Social Services
Flushing- food pantry, job readiness- YWCA
Forest Hills- food pantry, daily meals- Masbia of Queens
Freeport- food & clothing assitance- Ladles of Hope
Freeport- daily meals- Soup to Nuts Soup Kitchen
Glen Cove- food pantry, human services- Inter Agency Council of Glen Cove
Glen Cove- food assistance, holiday assistance, referrals, case management- North Shore Soup Kitchen
Glen Cove- food assistance- Nosh Delivers!
Glen Cove- food & clothing assistance- Trinity Lutheran Church
Glendale- food pantry- Sacred Heart Church
Great Neck- food pantry, financial assistance- St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church
Hempstead- food pantry- Hempstead Assembly of God
Hempstead- food & clothing assistance, employment services, referrals, household items, housing services, etc.- The Inn
Hicksville- food assistance- Holy Family Roman Catholic Church
Hicksville (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– food pantry- Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church
Ithaca- daily meals, food pantry, etc.- Rescue Mission
Jackson Heights- food pantry- St. Mark AME Church
Jamaica- food pantry- Allen Food Pantry
Jamaica- food pantry- First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica
Kew Gardens- food pantry- Project Lead
Levittown- homeless prevention and services- New Ground
Lockport- food pantry, furniture, etc.- St. John’s
Lockport- food pantry, soup kitchen- The Salvation Army
Long Island City- workforce development- ACE
Long Island City- food pantry- Hour Children
Long Island City- food pantry- La Jornada
Manhattan- food assistance, homeless services- Hope for the Future
Mineola- food assistance, school supplies- Faith Mission Inc.
Nassau County (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– food assistance- Catholic Charities of Long Island
Nassau County- food assistance, housing services, job placement, etc.- Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Inc.
Nassau County- food assistance, homeless services- Long Island Cares
Nassau County (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– general assistance- Nassau County Government
New Hyde Park- food & clothing assistance, financial assistance, transportation assistance, etc.- Church of the Holy Spirit
New York City- case management, homeless outreach, etc.- Center for Urban Community Services
New York City- food assistance directory- City Harvest
New York City (age limits)- workforce development, day center- Covenant House
New York City- daily meals, homeless outreach- Grand Central Neighborhood
New York City- employment services, financial services, etc.- Henry Street Settlement
New York City- food, clothing, homeless outreach, etc.- The Bowery Mission
New York City- Operation Backpack- Volunteers of America
New York City- food, clothing, and financial assistance- Xavier Mission
Niagara Falls- soup kitchen, food pantry, clothing, household items, furniture, etc.- Community Missions of Niagara Frontier
Niagara Falls- food pantry- Heart, Love, and Soul
Niagara Falls- Collaborative Social Service Partners- Niagara Family Center
Niagara Falls- daily meals- Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission
Oceanside- food & clothing assistance- St. Anthony’s Oceanside Catholic Parish
Oyster Bay- food assistance- North Shore Community Church
Oyster Bay- food pantry- People Loving People Inc.
Ozone Park- food pantry- Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Parish
Port Washington- food pantry- St. Peter of Alcantara Roman Catholic Church
Queens (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– homeless prevention, food assistance, financial assistance, case management, etc.- Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
Queens- food pantry- ELMCOR
Queens- food pantry, financial assistance- Genesis Transitional Housing Ministries, Inc.
Queens- food pantry- Kehilat Food Pantry
Queens- food assistance, eviction prevention- Queens Community House
Queens- food assistance- The Campaign Against Hunger
Queens- food pantry- The Harding Ford Vision, Inc.
Queens- food & clothing assistance- Hollis Avenue Congregational Church
Queens County- food pantry- Humanity Service Inc.
Queens Village (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– food pantry- Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Richmond Hill- benefits center, food assistance, school supplies- River Fund
Ridgewood- food pantry- Community Alliance Initiative
Ridgewood- food assitance, referrals- Monk Worx Social Services
Roosevelt- food & clothing assistance, school supplies, holiday assistance- Harvest for the World
Schenectady- case management, homeless outreach, daily meals, etc.- Besthesda House
Schenectady- food & clothing assistance, school supplies, holiday assistance, etc.- City Mission of Schenectady
Schenectady- clothing assistance- Raindrops Closet for Homeless Families
Schenectady- food pantry- St. Luke’s of Schenectady
Schenectady- case management, employment services, referrals, etc.- Schenectady Community Action Program
Schenectady- food, holiday assistance, case management, etc.- The Salvation Army
Schenectady County- food pantry- Schenectady Community Ministries
Schenectady County- clothing and personal hygiene- Works of Mercy Initiative
Staten Island- food pantry, drop-in center- African Refuge
Staten Island- food pantry- Calm Church
Staten Island- food pantry- Calvary Assembly of God
Staten Island- homeless prevention, housing support, financial assistance, etc.- CAMBA
Staten Island- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)- case management- Catholic Charities of Staten Island
Staten Island- food assistance- Christ Church New Brighton
Staten Island- food pantry- Christian Pentecostal Church
Staten Island- food pantry- Church of St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus
Staten Island- food pantry- Community Health Action of Staten Island
Staten Island- food pantry, referrals, workforce development- El Centro Del Inmigrante
Staten Island- food pantry- Forest Avenue COMEunity Fridge
Staten Island- food assistance- House of Community Bait-Ul Jamaat
Staten Island- food pantry, career services, referrals- Joan & Alan Bernikow Jewish Community Center of Staten Island
Staten Island- food pantry- Oakwood Heights Community Church
Staten Island- food pantry- Parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel- St. Peter St. Paul & Assumption
Staten Island (age limits may apply to some services)- tax preparation, case managment, food, clothing, etc.- Project Hospitality
Staten Island- food pantry- Reach Out and Touch Kingdom Building Ministries
Staten Island- food pantry- St. Adalbert St. Roch Parish
Staten Island- food pantry- St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Staten Island- food assistance directory- Staten Island Hunger Task Force
Staten Island- food pantry- Trinity Lutheran Church
Staten Island- food & clothing assistance- United Church of Praise International Ministries Inc.
Suffolk County (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– food assistance- Catholic Charities of Long Island
Suffolk County- food assistance, homeless services- Long Island Cares
Syosset- food pantry, household items- St. Edward the Confessor Church
Syracuse- food assistance, clothing assistance, food pantry, emergency services, etc.- Huntington Family Centers
Syracuse- showers, daily meals, clothing, etc.- Rescue Mission
Syracuse- daily meals, social services- Samaritan Center
Syracuse- food pantry- The Salvation Army
Syracuse- clothing closet, food pantry- University United Methodist Church
Uniondale- food pantry- Saint Martha Roman Catholic Church
Valley Stream- food assistance- Holy Name of Mary Parish
Valley Stream- food assistance, referrals- The House of Hope
Westbury- food pantry- Westbury Divine Church of God
Westbury- food pantry- Westbury UMC
Westchester County- food & clothing assistance, general assistance-(914)Cares
Williamsville- food pantry- Evangel Food Pantry
Woodhaven- food pantry- All Nations Baptist Church of Woodhaven
Woodside- housing referrals- Woodside on the Move
Wyandach- food pantry, clothing, holiday assistance, household items, school supplies- Gerald Ryan Outreach 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- online community- Single Moms Society
National- The Life of a Single Mom
National- The Mom Community
National- pregnancy and parenting- Wolomi
Statewide
Statewide- postpartum support- Postpartum Resource Center of New York
Statewide- pregnancy and post-partum- Seleni Institute
Regional
Long Island- The Nesting Place
County/City
Brooklyn- Jeremiah Program
Elmhurst- New Life Community Development Corporation
Lockport- Moms United
New York City- Xavier Mission
Niagara County- Healthy Families Niagara
Syracuse- Huntington Family Centers
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
Register Here: https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/adoption/about.php
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.
Private Placement Laws here.
Agency Placement Laws here.
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 6/25