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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
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- National Association of County and City Health Officials
Statewide- prescription assistance- Prescription Assistance Program of Ohio
Regional
Central Ohio- prescription assistance- Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio
Northeast Ohio- primary, dental, behavioral- The Centers
Southeast Ohio- general medical, dental- Southeast Healthcare Services
County/City
Butler County- prescription assistance- St. Vincent de Paul
Clermont County- prescription assistance- St. Vincent de Paul
Cleveland- eye clinic, medical- Faith Baptist Community Church and Center
Cleveland (Jewish Families)- medical, primary care, women’s health, etc.- Jewish Family Service Association
Cleveland- medical- Malachi Center
Cleveland- mental health- May Dugan Center
Cleveland- adult and child mental health, case management- Murtis Taylor Human Services System
Cleveland- sliding fee medical & dental- Neighborhood Family Practice
Cleveland- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) health care- West Side Catholic Center
Columbus- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) public health center- LSS Faith Mission
Columbus- basic healthcare- NNEMAP Food Pantry
Columbus (for Hispanic families)- health screenings- Our Lady of Guadalupe Center
Franklin County- prescription assistance- Diocese of Columbus
Hamilton County- prescription assistance- St. Vincent de Paul
Marietta- dental- Family Tree Dental
Warren County- prescription assistance- St. Vincent de Paul
Washington County- prescription assistance- Caring Connection
Westerville- health clinic- Vineyard Community 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- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- rent relief program directory- iProperty Management
National- Low Income Apartments
National- Mercy Housing
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 (substance abuse)- Brigid’s Path
Statewide- housing programs- Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio
Regional
Central Ohio- Friends of the Homeless
Central Ohio- LEADS
Central Ohio- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) Lutheran Social Services
Central Ohio (domestic violence)- Pathways to Hope
Central Ohio- YWCA
Greater Cincinnati- Brighton Center
Southeast Ohio- Good Works Inc.
West Central Ohio- Bridges Community Action Partnership
County/City
Akron- Access Inc.
Batavia- Clermont County Community Services
Batavia- YWCA
Butler County- Family Promise
Champaign County- Caring Kitchen
Cleveland- City Mission
Cleveland- Family Promise
Cleveland (Jewish Families)- Hebrew Shelter Home
Cleveland- Moriah House
Cleveland- The Salvation Army
Cleveland- YWCA
Cleveland- Zacchaeus Housing Solutions
Columbus- Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
Columbus- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) LSS Faith Mission
Columbus- The Homeless Families Foundation
Columbus- The Open Shelter, Inc.
Columbus- YMCA
Columbus- YWCA
Cuyahoga County- Another Chance of Ohio
Cuyahoga County (domestic violence)- DVCAC
Cuyahoga County- FrontLine Service
Cuyahoga County- Front Steps
Cuyahoga County- Homeless Services
Cuyahoga County- Housing Authority
Cuyahoga County (age limit)- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) Humility of Mary
Cuyahoga County (domestic abuse)- Journey Center
Cuyahoga County- The Haven Home
Dayton- Day Break
Dayton- YWCA
Delaware County (domestic abuse)- Turning Point
Franklin County- Community Housing Network
Franklin County- Community Shelter Board
Gahanna (age limit)- Mothers Helping Mothers Inc.
Greene County- Family Promise
Hillsboro- Highland County Homeless Shelter
Lake County- New Directions for Living
Lakewood- Lakewood Community Services Center
Lorain County- The Haven Center
Marietta (domestic abuse)- Eve Inc.
Marion- Heart of Ohio
Marion County (domestic abuse)- Turning Point
Mentor- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) Hannah’s Home
Morgan County- Washington Morgan Community Action
Morrow County- Housing Authority
Painesville- Project Hope for the Homeless
Parma- The Zechariah House
Summit County- Humility of Mary
Trumbull County- Humility of Mary
Warren County- Family Promise
Warren County- public housing and housing vouchers- WMHA
Washington County- Washington Morgan Community Action
Youngstown- Rescue Mission
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
Regional
Northeast Ohio- scholarships- The Centers
County/City
Avon Lake- flexible hours- Sweet Kiddles
Cincinnati- YWCA
Cleveland- 24 hours- Pleasurable Child Care Centers
Cleveland- weekends- Pooh County Child Care Center
Cleveland- crisis nursery- Providence House
Cleveland- 24 hours, sliding fee- S&S Babysitting on Demand
Columbus- discounts- Heavenly Kids
Columbus- military and federal family subsidies- Kinder Care
Columbus- extended hours- Kiwi’s Clubhouse
Cuyahoga County- personal assistance locating child care- Invest in Children
Dublin- hourly- Mango’s Place
Elyria- subsidized care- Neighborhood Alliance
Franklin County- assistance- The Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services Child Care Program
Gahanna- extended hours- Kiwi’s Clubhouse
Hudson- flexible hours- Sweet Kiddles
Lewis Center- extended hours- Kiwi’s Clubhouse
Lorain- subsidized care- Neighborhood Alliance
Medina- flexible hours- Sweet Kiddles
Mount Gilead- weekends- Helping Hands Childcare
Pickerington- drop in care- Rainbow Child Care Center
Powell- hourly- Mango’s Place
Strongsville- flexible hours- Sweet Kiddles
Westerville- extended hours- All Star Academy Learning Center
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)
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- car seat distribution directory- Kid Travel
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- free baby items- Freecycle
Statewide- family support program- Help Me Grow
Statewide- car seat distribution- Ohio Buckles Buckeyes Program
Statewide- (ages 12-19) teen parenting resources and material assistance- Rosemary’s Babies
Statewide- car seat events- Safe Kids
Statewide- (must request package through healthcare provider) newborn care package- Welcome Baby
Regional
Central Ohio- diaper assistance directory- Bottoms Up Diaper Bank
Central Ohio- layettes, blankets, diapers, clothing, toiletry items- Christ Child Society of Columbus
Central Ohio- diaper bank directory- Columbus Diaper Coalition
Central Ohio- car seat program- Safe Kids Central Ohio
Northeast Ohio- diaper bank directory- Project MKC
Northeast Ohio- family support program- The Centers
County/City
Akron- pregnancy and parenting services- Birthing Beautiful Communities
Athens- parenting support- Havar Inc.
Athens- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) earn while you learn, diapers, material assistance- PRC on Court
Athens- diapers, postnatal meals- The Birth Circle
Athens County- diapers, clothes, etc.- The Salvation Army
Butler County- in-home education & support- Every Child Succeeds
Carlisle- diapers, wipes, formula, etc.- Vineyard Downtown
Cincinnati- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) clothes, diapers, wipes, formula, etc. – A Caring Place
Cincinnati- diaper bank- Baby Basics
Cincinnati- diapers, wipes, formula, etc- Old St. Mary’s Pregnancy Center
Cincinnati- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material assistance every 3 months- Pregnancy Center East
Cincinnati- diaper assistance directory- Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank
Clermont County- in-home education & support- Every Child Succeeds
Cleveland- pregnancy and parenting services- Birthing Beautiful Communities
Cleveland- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) baby and maternity clothing- – Birthright
Cleveland- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support- Cleveland Pregnancy Center
Cleveland- diaper bank directory- Diaper Bank of Greater Cleveland
Cleveland- baby closet, parenting classes- Faith Baptist Community Church and Center
Cleveland (age limits)- home visits, parenting support- May Dugan Center
Cleveland- moms first program, clothes, cribs, etc.- Merrick House
Cleveland- pregnancy support, social service assistance- Mom’s First
Cleveland- parenting education, clothing, etc.- Murtis Taylor Human Services System
Cleveland- material support- Pregnant with Possibilities Resource Center
Cleveland- baby items- Saint Mary of Egypt Orthodox Mission & Chapel
Columbus- diapers and wipes- ALP Foundation
Columbus- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) maternity and baby items- Birthright
Columbus- doula services- Love Above
Columbus- diaper bank, baby items- Mothers Helping Mothers Inc.
Cuyahoga County- prenatal and postnatal home visits- Invest in Children
Cuyahoga County- parenting skills, referrals- Passages
Cuyahoga County- parenting classes and support- Step Forward
Franklin- diapers, wipes, formula, etc.- Vineyard Downtown
Franklin County- material support, referrals- Celebrate One
Franklin County- infant formula- Diocese of Columbus
Germantown- diapers, wipes, formula, etc.- Vineyard Downtown
Hamilton- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) diapers, wipes, formula, etc.- – Pathway to Hope
Hamilton County- in-home parenting education & support- Every Child Succeeds
Hebron- diapers, clothes, formula, etc.- New Life Baby Pantry
Lakewood- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) baby and maternity clothing- Birthright
Lima- diaper bank, baby items- Mothers Helping Mothers, Inc.
Lorain- pregnancy support, parenting education- Neighborhood Alliance
Madison County- kid clothing, diapers- DNA Community Center
Madison County- diapers, family support services- Soup-n-Share Outreach Program
Marietta- parenting support- Havar Inc.
Meigs County- diapers, clothes, etc.- The Salvation Army
Miamisburg- diapers, wipes, formula, etc.- Vineyard Downtown
Montgomery County- diaper program, children’s clothing- Gem City Diaper Bank
Morrow County- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) baby & maternity items, diaper pantry- Heartbeat of Morrow County
Morrow County- car seat distribution, home visits- Morrow County Health District
Parma Heights- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)baby and maternity clothing- Birthright
Springboro- diapers, wipes, formula, etc.- Vineyard Downtown
Union County- kid clothing, diapers- DNA Community Center
Washington County- parenting support and referrals- Washington County Family and Children First Council
Washington Court House- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material assistance, referrals- Life Pregnancy Center
Westerville- parent coaching- Vineyard Columbus
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- food assistance directory- FreshTrak
National- job search- Glassdoor
National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation
National- ride share- Hyrecar
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- stranded traveler assistance, homeless assistance- Travelers Aid International
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- energy assistance neighbor program- Duke Energy
Statewide- community action agency directory- Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies
Statewide- food bank directory- Ohio Association of Food Banks
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Statewide- energy assistance- Vectren
Statewide- Operation Backpack- Volunteers of America
Statewide- car sharing club- Zipcar
Regional
Central Ohio- public transit- COTA
Central Ohio- food, clothing, rent & utility assistance- LEADS
Central Ohio- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food assistance, general assistance- Lutheran Social Services
Central Ohio- food assistance, daily meals- Mid-Ohio Food Collective
Central Ohio- education scholarships for low-income women- Scholarship Oppotunitites for Success
Central Ohio- furniture, utility assistance, job training, holiday assistance, food assistance, etc.- The Salvation Army
Central Ohio- school supplies- Tom Fennessy and Mike Harden Back-to-School Project
Greater Cincinnati- emergency assistance, employment services, financial education, etc.- Brighton Center
North Ohio- public transit- RTA
North Central Ohio- general assistance- HelpLine
Northeast Ohio- furniture- Cleveland Furniture Bank
Northeast Ohio- food assistance directory- Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Northeast Ohio- workforce development- The Centers
Northeast Ohio- job placement- Towards Employment
Southeast Ohio- cars, bikes, appliances, food, etc.- Good Works Inc.
West Central Ohio- emergency services, rent & utility assistance- Bridges Community Action Partnership
West Central Ohio- food pantry, school supplies, holiday assistance- HELP House
County/City
Akron- clothing, meals, showers- Haven of Rest
Athens County- food pantry, clothing, bill assistance- The Salvation Army
Batavia- energy assistance- Clermont County Community Services
Belpre- food assistance, general assistance- Belpre Area Ministries
Berea- food, clothing, household goods & furniture- Second Mile Outreach
Brunswick- food pantry- Brunswick Food Pantry
Carlisle- food pantry, financial assistance- FACS
Carlisle- food pantry, clothing, household items, etc- Vineyard Downtown
Champaign County- food pantry, soup kitchen, clothing- Caring Kitchen
Cincinnati- food pantry, clothing, household items, mattress assistance, rent & utility assistance- St. Vincent de Paul
Clark County- family assistance programs- Opportunities for Individual Change Inc.
Cleveland- food assistance- Avon Avenue Baptist Church
Cleveland- food pantry- Bridge of Hope Community Center
Cleveland- food pantry- Cleveland Kosher Food Pantry
Cleveland- food pantry- Denison United Church of Christ
Cleveland- career clothing, self-care programs- Dress for Success
Cleveland- food & clothing assistance- Elizabeth Baptist Church
Cleveland- job readiness, food & clothing assistance- Faith Baptist Community Church and Center
Cleveland- food assistance- FOCUS Cleveland
Cleveland- food assistance- Food Not Bombs
Cleveland- food assistance- Freedom Church
Cleveland- food assistance- Greater Bethel AME Church
Cleveland (Jewish Families)- financial assistance, homeless prevention- Jewish Family Service Association
Cleveland- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) workforce development- Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry
Cleveland- clothing closet, case management, holiday assistance, household goods- Malachi Center
Cleveland- food, clothing, job search- May Dugan Center
Cleveland- case management, financial assistance, clothing, etc.- Murtis Taylor Human Services System
Cleveland- food & clothing assistance- New Life Gospel Center
Cleveland- food pantry- Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ
Cleveland- case management, family support- Providence House
Cleveland- food assistance- Redeemer Crisis Center
Cleveland- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food assistance- St. Aloysius St. Agatha Parish
Cleveland- daily meals, food assistance, clothing assistance- St. Herman House
Cleveland- food, clothing, household items- Saint Mary of Egypt Orthodox Mission & Chapel
Cleveland- food pantry- SCAN Hunger Center Pantry
Cleveland (school age children)- school supplies, clothes, shoes- Shoes and Clothes for Kids
Cleveland- food assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Cleveland- food assistance- Stone Soup
Cleveland- food assistance, GED program- Thea Bowman Center
Cleveland- holiday assistance, food program, utility assistance, etc.- The Salvation Army
Cleveland- food assistance- University Settlement
Cleveland- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) daily meals, mailbox, showers, clothes, household items, etc- West Side Catholic Center
Cleveland Heights- food pantry- Disciples Christian Church
Columbus- utility assistance, food assistance, gas cards, household items, etc.- ALP Foundation
Columbus- children’s clothing- Charity Newsies
Columbus- food pantry- CRC Food Pantry
Columbus- clothing, kitchen items, linens, toys, hygiene items, etc.- Good Shepherd Free Store
Columbus- clothing, food pantry- Inprem Holistic Community Resource Center
Columbus- clothing, furniture, household goods, personal care, etc.- Joseph’s Coat of Central Ohio
Columbus- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) daily meals- LSS Faith Mission
Columbus- food pantry, meals, clothing- Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Columbus- school supplies- National Urban League
Columbus- food pantry, clothing, school supplies, holiday assistance- Neighborhood Services, Inc.
Columbus- food pantry, school supplies, grooming kits, holiday assistance- NNEMAP Food Pantry
Columbus (for Hispanic families)- food and emergency assistance- Our Lady of Guadalupe Center
Columbus- food assistance, clothing- St. Vincent de Paul
Columbus- food pantry- Second Baptist Church
Columbus- food pantry- SSCM Food Pantry
Columbus- food pantry- The Bishop Griffin Center
Columbus- food assistance, clothing, hygiene- The Open Shelter, Inc.
Columbus- clothing, household items- United Methodist Free Store
Columbus- food pantry- Vineyard Columbus
Columbus- food pantry- Worthington Resource Pantry
Cuyahoga County- holiday assistance, clothes, household items, referrals, etc.- Another Chance of Ohio
Cuyahoga County- food & clothing assistance- Audrey’s Outreach
Cuyahoga County- rent & utility assistance, clothing closet, hygiene items, food assistance, daily meals – Bishop William Cosgrove Center
Cuyahoga County- rent & mortgage assistance- CHN Housing Partners
Cuyahoga County- food and clothing assistance, job placement, etc.- Council for Economic Opportunities
Cuyahoga County- social services- Cuyahoga County Job and Family Services
Cuyahoga County- foood assistance directory- Hunger Network
Cuyahoga County- emergency assistance- St. Augustine Manor
Cuyahoga County- emergency assistance- St. Martin de Porres Family Center
Cuyahoga County- job placement- St. Philip Neri Family Center
Cuyahoga County- emergency assistance, case management- Step Forward
Cuyahoga Falls- food, clothing, school supplies, household items- Good Neighbors
Dublin- food pantry- Dublin Food Pantry
Dublin- emergency assistance, clothing, bed donations, school supplies, etc.- Welcome Warehouse
Edison- food pantry, garage ministry- Edison Enterprise Baptist
Euclid- food pantry- Euclid Hunger Center
Franklin- food pantry, financial assistance, etc.- FACS
Franklin- food pantry, clothing, household items, etc.- Vineyard Downtown
Franklin County- food certificates, utility assistance, clothing, toiletries, blankets, etc.- Diocese of Columbus
Franklin County- emergency assistance, food assistance, cash assistance, jobs center, etc.- Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services
Franklin County- emergency financial assistance, food pantry- Gladden Community House
Franklin County- utility assistance, workforce development, rent/mortgage assistance, etc.- Impact Community Action
Garfield Heights- food pantry, job fairs, homeless assistance- Garfield Human Development Corporation
Germantown- food pantry, clothing, household items, etc- Vineyard Downtown
Grove City- food pantry- Grove City Food Pantry
Grove City- food pantry- Kroger Community Pantry
Groveport- school supplies, cash assistance, household goods, job referrals, summer lunches, etc.- Groveport Madison Human Needs
Hilliard- food pantry, utility assistance- Hilliard Food Pantry
Hillsboro- transportation- FRS Transportation
Lake County- food assistance- Food Not Bombs
Lakewood- case management, employment services, homeless prevention, summer lunch program, food pantry, etc.- Lakewood Community Services Center
Lakewood- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food assistance- Trinity Lutheran Church
Little Hocking- food assistance, general assistance- Belpre Area Ministries
Madison- food pantry- Madison Food Center
Madison County- food pantry, school supplies, higiene- DNA Community Center
Madison County- food pantry- Good Samaritan Food Pantry
Madison County- food, clothing, job skills, family support services- Soup-n-Share Outreach Program
Mahoning County- summer food program- Project MKC
Marietta- food & clothing pantry- The Gospel Mission Food Pantry
Mayfield Heights-(refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food pantry- Our Savior Lutheran Church
Meigs County- food pantry, clothing, bill assistance- The Salvation Army
Miamisburg- food pantry, clothing, household items, etc.- Vineyard Downtown
Middleburg Heights- food pantry- Middleburg Heights Food Pantry
Middleburg Heights- food pantry- Pleasant Hills UMC
Middletown- daily meals- Hope House
Montgomery County- period supplies- Gem City Diaper Bank
Morgan County- general assistance- Washington Morgan Community Action
Morrow County- food pantry- Cardington Community Food Pantry
Morrow County- public transit- Morrow County Area Transit
Morrow County- general assistance- Morrow County Job & Family Services
Mt. Gilead- food pantry, school supplies, coats- North Woodbury Alliance Church
North Olmsted- food pantry & houehold goods- Oxcart Pantry
Olmsted Falls- food pantry, utility assistance- Christians in Action
Olmsted Falls- food pantry- Community for Better Living
Parma- food, clothing, household items (little free pantry)- Chrissy’s Cupboard
Parma- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food pantry- Parma Lutheran Church
Parma- food pantry- The Pantry at All Saints
Pickerington- food assistance, school supplies, holiday boxes, etc.- Pickerington Food Pantry
Reynoldsburg- food pantry- Heart Food Pantry
Scioto County- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) emergency assistance, food pantry, soup kitchen, clothing, etc.- St. Francis Catholic Outreach Center
Springboro- food pantry, financial assistance- FACS
Springboro- food pantry, clothing, household items, etc.- Vineyard Downtown
Springfield- emergency assistance, food pantry- St. Vincent de Paul
Strongsville- food bank- Strongsville Emergency Food Bank
Trumbull County- homeless prevention, emergency assistance- Humility of Mary
Union County- food pantry, school supplies, hygiene- DNA Community Center
Warren- food pantry, utility assistance, soup kitchen, etc.- The Salvation Army
Warren County- Resource Directory- First Call for Help
Washington County- utility assistance- Caring Connection
Washington County- food pantry- Harvest of Hope
Washington County- food pantry- Marietta Community Food Pantry
Washington County- weekly meals- The Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption
Washington County- social services, job openings- Washington County Department of Job and Family Services
Washington County- general assistance- Washington Morgan Community Action
Westerville- minor home repair, food pantry, etc.- Vineyard Community Center
Youngstown- daily meals- Rescue Mission
Support Groups
ATTENTION
All support groups listed are aimed to provide support in parenting. National organizations may provide local chapter listings.
National
National- CoAbode
National- La Leche League International
National- Meetup
National- Moms Club International
National- MOPS
National- Motherhood Redefined
National- Parents Without Partners
National- Peanut
National- Postpartum Support International
National- support group directory- Psychology Today
National- Single and Parenting
National- Single Mom
National- The Life of a Single Mom
Statewide
Regional
Central Ohio- Poem for Moms
Central Ohio- Safe Harbor
County/City
Akron- Birthing Beautiful Communities
Athens- The Birth Circle
Cleveland- Birthing Beautiful Communities
Cleveland- Pregnant with Possibilities Resource Center
Columbus- for fathers- Father 2 Father
Cuyahoga County- Single & Parenting
Westerville- Vineyard Columbus
I Don’t See My City
Don’t worry. There are resource links added to the website every day and it’s possible that your area has not been researched yet. If the administrator is not currently working on other projects, your city can be made a priority. Please contact the page here.
Putative Father Registry
Father’s Rights Support- Sky is the Limit Foundation
Putative Father Registry explained here.
Adoption Law/Revocation
ATTENTION
This page does not provide legal services or advice. Adoption law and revocation is listed as a courtesy. The page attempts to link to the latest adoption codes in the respective state. Laws can change. Verify your adoption laws and revocation timeframes before signing termination of your parental rights.
The required consent to adoption may be executed at any time after seventy-two hours after the birth of a minor.
A consent to adoption is irrevocable and cannot be withdrawn after the entry of an interlocutory order or after the entry of a final decree of adoption when no interlocutory order has been entered.
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 4/23