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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- 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- prescription discounts- Good Rx
National- uninsured medication- Harbor Path
National- healthcare crowdfunding- Help Me Bounce
National- medicine assistance search engine- Medicine Assistance Tool
National- healthcare for the homeless directory- National Health Care for the Homeless Council
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
Statewide- mental health hotline- Peer Support and Advocacy Network
Regional
Southeast PA- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) medical assistance- Catholic Social Services
Southwest PA- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) medical, dental- Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh
Western PA- healthcare- Adagio Health
Western PA- healthcare for the homeless- Allegheny Health Network
Western PA- dental care- The Salvation Army
Western PA- transportation for medical needs- Traveler’s Aid
County/City
Allegheny County- mental health- Community Human Services
Allegheny County (Latino Community)- healthcare navigation- Latino Community Center
Allegheny County- sliding fee- Primary Care Health Services Inc.
Allegheny County- medical- Touching Families Inc.
Bellevue- mental health drop-in center- Peer Support and Advocacy Network
Bethlehem- wellness center- Mollard Hospitality Center
Bryn Mawr- women’s healthcare- Lifecycle WomanCare
Bucks County- prescription assistance- AHTN
Bucks County- mental health, counseling- Family Service
Chester- medical & dental- City Team
Cumberland County- prescription assistance- HELP Ministries
Dauphin County- prescription assistance- HELP Ministries
Doylestown- prescription assistance- Doylestown FISH
Harrisburg (referral only)- medical & dental- Bethesda Mission
Lebanon County- primary & behavioral care- Lebanon Free Clinic
Lehigh Valley- prescription assistance, medical care- The Lehigh Conference of Churches
McKees Rocks- mental health- Focus on Renewal
Perry County- prescription assistance- HELP Ministries
Philadelphia- low cost health care/insurance, prescription assistance directory- CAP4Kids
Philadelphia- community health directory- Cradles to Crayons
Philadelphia- medical respite- DePaul
Philadelphia- free clinic- ICNA Relief
Philadelphia- medical, dental, pharmacy- The Stephen Klein Wellness Center
Pittsburgh- medical respite for the homeless- Bethlehem Haven
Pittsburgh- behavioral- Family Links
Pittsburgh- primary, behavior, dental- Neighborhood Resilience Project
Pittsburgh- medical and dental- North Side Christian Health Center
Wilmington- medical, dental- The Ministry of Caring
York- mental health- Bell Socialization Services
York- mental health, medical- Life Path Christian Ministries
York- prescription assistance- The Well
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- 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- directory of domestic violence shelters- Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Statewide- rent & mortgage options- PA Housing Finance Agency
Regional
Greater Pittsburgh- YWCA
Southeast PA- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) Catholic Social Services
Southwest PA- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh
Southwest PA- Family Promise
Western PA- The Salvation Army
County/City
Allegheny County (coordinated entry)- Allegheny Link
Allegheny County- Community Human Services
Allegheny County- The Lighthouse Foundation
Allentown- Hispanic American Organization
Allentown- Sixth Street Shelter
Bethlehem- Mary’s Shelter
Bucks County- Between Friends Outreach
Bucks County- Bucks County Housing Group
Bucks County- Bucks County Housing Link
Bucks County- CSSH
Bucks County- Family Promise
Bucks County- Family Service
Butler County- The Lighthouse Foundation
Carlisle- Safe Harbour
Chester County- Community Youth and Women’s Alliance
Chester County (domestic abuse)- Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
Chester County- Family Promise
Chester County- Friends Association
Chester County- Good Samaritan Services
Chester County- Open Hearth Inc.
Chester County-Safe Harbor of Chester County
Chester County- St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter
Coraopolis (domestic abuse)- Women in Christian Ministries
Cumberland County (surrounding area)- Community Cares
Cumberland County- HELP Ministries
Darby- Mothers’ Home
Dauphin County- HELP Ministries
Doylestown (domestic abuse)- A Woman”s Place
Doylestown- Doylestown FISH
Exton- Home of the Sparrow
Germantown- Wayne Hall
Harrisburg- Bethesda Mission
Harrisburg- Brethren Housing Association
Harrisburg- Bridge of Hope Inc.
Harrisburg- Family Promise
Harrisburg- Shalom House
Kittaning (domestic abuse)- HAVIN
Lancaster- Bridging Homelessness to Housing
Lancaster County- Good Samaritan Services
Lansdale- Morningstar Maternity Home
Lebanon- Agape Family Shelter
Lehigh County- Family Promise
Lehigh County- New Bethany Ministries
Lehigh Valley- CACLV
Lehigh Valley- The Lehigh Conference of Churches
Lititz (maternity housing) (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– House of His Creation
Media- Domestic Abuse Project
Montgomery County- Between Friends Outreach
Montgomery County- Open Hearth Inc.
Montgomery County- Your Way Home
New Castle (domestic abuse)- Arise
Norristown (for mothers with chemical dependency and their children)- Family House Norristown
Northampton County- New Bethany Ministries
Perry County- HELP Ministries
Philadelphia- housing directory- Cradles to Crayons
Philadelphia- Dignity Housing
Philadelphia- Drueding Center
Philadelphia- Families Forward
Philadelphia (for mothers with mental illness/chemical dependency and their children)- Family House NOW
Philadelphia- HELP USA
Philadelphia- Horizon House
Philadelphia- Office of Homeless Services
Philadelphia- People’s Emergency Center
Philadelphia- Project Home
Philadelphia- Women Against Abuse
Phoenixville-(refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) A Baby’s Breath
Pittsburgh- East End Cooperative Ministry
Pittsburgh- Family Links
Pittsburgh- Hearth
Pittsburgh- Light of Life Rescue Mission
Pittsburgh (maternity)- Mary’s Place
Pittsburgh- Naomi’s Place
Pittsburgh- Sisters Place
Pittsburgh- Womanspace East Inc.
Pittsburgh (domestic abuse)- Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
Reading- Mary’s Shelter
Tarentum (domestic abuse)- Hope Center
Upper Darby- CAADC
Wawa- Pathways PA
West Chester- Act in Faith
Wilmington- The Ministry of Caring
York- Bell Family Shelter
York- Life Path Christian Ministries
York (domestic abuse)- YWCA
Affordable Childcare
ATTENTION
Service providers range from national to local. Local listings have been searched by services including but not limited to: 24 hour care, extended hours, discounts, crisis nurseries, tuition assistance, scholarships, and sliding fees.
National
National- extended hours- Care.com
National- child care search- Care Lulu
National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies
National- campus-based child care services- CCAMPIS
Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center
National- Childcare Co-Op- Komae
National- Mom Trusted
National- emergency, sick child, postpartum, etc.- Nanny Poppinz
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- child care search- Tootris
National- temporary or permanent- Trusting Connections
National- child care search- Winnie
National- emergency child care- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- National Head Start Association
Regional
County/City
Allegheny County- childcare assistance navigation- Early Learning Resource Center
Bucks County- childcare assistance- Along the Way
Bucks County- support and subsidies- Quality Child Care Coalition
Bucks County- tuition assistance, scholarships- Secret Garden Montessori
Bucks County- scholarships- United Way
Chester- Kidz First Early Childhood Learning Center
Harrisburg- extended hours- Mikayala’s Place
Montgomery County- childcare assistance- Along the Way
Penn State University- child care subsidy program for student parents-Penn State Subsidy Program
Philadelphia- Childcare Directory- CAP4Kids
Philadelphia- child care directory- Cradles to Crayons
Philadelphia- crisis nursery- Youth Service Inc.
Phoenixville- free childcare for full time students- Mom’s House
Pittsburgh- Angels’ Place Inc.
Pittsburgh- crisis nursery- Jeremiah’s Place
Pittsburgh- low income families- John Heinz Child Development Center
West Chester- daycare expenses- Act in Faith
Wilkinsburg- extended hours- A Peace of Mind Inc.
Willow Grove- drop-in/hourly- Kids Park
Wilmington- The Ministry of Caring
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)
CFPB (rental assistance programs)
Compass (social services directory)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Homeless Assistance Program (homeless & homeless prevention)
HUD (Guaranteed-Income Programs, Rent Assistance, etc.)
LIHWAP (water assistance)
Medical Assistance Transportation Program
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- suicide prevention and maternal mental health- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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- 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- 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- free baby items- Freecycle
Statewide- car seat loan program- TIPP
Statewide- (must request package through healthcare provider) newborn care package- Welcome Baby
Regional
Central Pennsylvania- diaper bank directory- Healthy Steps Diaper Bank
Southeast Pennsylvania- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) parenting classes, earn while you learn- A Baby’s Breath
Southeast Pennsylvania- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) parenting classes, material support- Align Pregnancy Services
Southeast PA- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) parenting education, material support- Catholic Social Services
Southeast Pennsylvania- material support, home visits, parenting education- Maternity Care Coalition
Southwest PA- parenting program- A Child’s Place, PA
Southwest PA- baby showers, baby items, formula- Beverly’s Birthdays
Southwest PA- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support- Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh
Western PA- pregnancy care- Adagio Health
Western PA- family services- Life’s Work of Western PA
Western PA- children’s winter clothes- Project Bundle Up
Western PA- transportation for prenatal visits, sick/well baby visits- Traveler’s Aid
County/City
Allegheny County- pregnant teen program- Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Allegheny County- family services- Community Human Services
Allegheny County- diaper assistance- Early Learning Resource Center
Allegheny County- home visiting program, diapers- Family Centers
Allegheny County- prenatal and postnatal services- Healthy Start
Allegheny County (Latino Community)- home visits, family services- Latino Community Center
Allegheny County- car seats- North Hills Community Outreach
Allegheny County- family services, baby items- Touching Families Inc.
Allegheny County- diaper bank recipients- Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
Allegheny County- single mom grants- When She Thrives
Allentown- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) diapers, wipes, maternity clothes, children’s clothes- Bright Hope
Altoona- maternity & baby clothes, diapers, baby furniture- Precious Life Inc.
Bedford- maternity & baby clothes, diapers, baby furniture- Precious Life Inc.
Bethel Park- parenting classes, family services- South Hills Interfaith Movement
Bethlehem- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) diapers, wipes, maternity clothes, children’s clothes- Bright Hope
Bryn Mawr- breastfeeeding & expectant parent classes- LifeCycle WomanCare
Bucks County- parent education- Family Service
Bucks County- diaper bank- The Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank
Bucks County- family support services- YWCA
Cambria County- diaper bank recipients- Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
Cannsburg- diaper pantry, baby items- The Anglican Parish of Christ the Redeemer
Carlisle- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) maternity clothes, diapers, wipes, etc.- Carlisle Area Family Center
Carlisle- formula, diapers, cereal, etc.- Project Share
Chester- diapers, formula, baby food, car seats, cribs, etc.- City Team
Chester County- parenting education- Family Services of Chester County
Chester County- parenting education- Good Samaritan Services
Chester County- resource referrals, fatherhood program- The Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County
Chester County (21 years old and younger)- parenting education, resource referrals, case management- Young Moms
Cumberland County- parenting program- Tri County Community Action
Darby- baby items- Mothers’ Home
Dauphin County- parenting program- Tri County Community Action
Delaware County- parenting education, resource referrals- Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Delaware County (ages 13-24)- parenting program, case management- Pathways PA
Easton-(refers for adoption// Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) diapers, wipes, maternity clothes, children’s clothes- Bright Hope
Farrell- family services- Prince of Peace Center
Fayette County- diaper bank recipients- Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
Johnstown- maternity & baby clothes, diapers, baby furniture- Precious Life Inc.
Lancaster County- parenting education- Good Samaritan Services
Langhorne- baby items- Church of Living Hope
Lehigh Valley- diaper bank- The Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank
Lehigh Valley- diapers, wipes, etc.- The Lehigh Conference of Churches
Levittown- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) parenting education, material support- Choice One
McKees Rocks- diaper bank, referrals, family services- Focus on Renewal
Millersburg- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) diapers, wipes, material aid, parenting classes, etc.- Lifeline Pregnancy Care Center
Montgomery County- diaper bank- The Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank
Natrona Heights- diaper pantry- Christ Our Hope Anglican Church
Perkasie- diapers, formula, baby food- Pennridge FISH
Perry County- parenting program- Tri County Community Action
Philadelphia- baby service/items directory- CAP4Kids
Philadelphia- home-based pregnancy care- Cayaba Care
Philadelphia- material support directory- Cradles to Crayons
Philadelphia- diaper bank- The Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank
Philadelphia- pregnant and parenting teen program- Youth Service Inc.
Pittsburgh- single mom assistance- Bartko Foundation
Pittsburgh- parenting education, resource referrals- Family Resources
Pittsburgh- parenting program, resource referrals- Homewood Children’s Village
Pittsburgh- children’s clothes and toys- Jeremiah’s Place
Pittsburgh- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) diapers, material support- Lifeline of Southwest PA
Pittsburgh- children’s clothing- National Council of Jewish Women
Pittsburgh- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) diapers, formula, baby items, family services- Saint Mary Magdalene Parish
Pittsburgh- sliding scale for prenatal care- The Midwife Center
Pottstown- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) parenting skills, diapers, formula, etc.- Genesis Women’s Clinic
Red Lion- material support- Community Reach Inc.
Sharon- diapers, formula, bottles, etc.- Swaddling Clothes
Washington County- diaper bank recipients- Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
West Chester- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support, parenting classes- Birthright of West Chester
West Chester- parenting classes, family services- Bridge of Hope
West Chester- diapers, formula, clothing, etc.-St. Agnes Parish
Westmoreland County- prenatal and postnatal services- Healthy Start
Westmoreland County- diaper bank recipients- Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
Wilkinsburg- diapers and wipes- Free Store Wilkinsburg
Wrightsville- baby clothing- Wrightsville Hope UMC
York- diapers- Catholic Harvest Food Pantry
York- diapers- Northeast Neighborhood Association
York- diapers and formula- The Well
York- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material assistance- Women’s Care Center
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- food assistance, family services- ICNA Relief
National- job search- Indeed
National- on a budget meal plans- Kids Eat in Color
National- employment agency- Labor Finders
National- jobs access program- Lyft
National- financial assistance- Modest Needs
National- various assistance- Net Wish
National- summer food finder- No Kid Hungry
National- workforce staffing- PeopleReady
National- trade clothing- Rehash
National- wireless service- SafeLink
National- various assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
National- education grants- Soroptimist
National- food assistance for summer- Summer Food Rocks
National- food assistance- The Little Free Pantry
National- job search for moms- The Mom Project
National- various assistance- The Salvation Army
National- school supply events, rent assistance, etc.- United Way
National- food assistance database- Why Hunger
National- car donation programs- Working Cars for Working Families
National- location based assistance- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- public transit directory- American Public Transportation Association
Statewide- utility assistance- Dollar Energy Fund
Statewide- public transportation directory- PA DOT
Statewide- energy/utility assistance programs- PA PUC
Statewide- workforce development- Pennsylvania Women Work
Statewide- energy assistance- PPL OnTrack Program
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Statewide- Operation Backpack- Volunteers of America
Regional
Allegheny Valley- food assistance, case management, housing assistance, etc. Allegheny Valley Association of Churches
Allegheny Valley- food bank, rent & utility assistance- The Salvation Army
Central PA- food bank directory- Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
Central PA- food assistance, workforce development, homeless prevention, etc.- New Hope Ministries
Greater Pittsburgh- Financial assistance, transportation assistance, referrals, etc.- YWCA
Mon Valley Region- food pantry, case management- Human Services Center Mon Valley
Southeast PA-(refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) rent & utility assistance, food, referrals, emergency assistance- Catholic Social Services
Southeast PA- food pantry directory- Coalition Against Hunger
Southeast PA- public transport- SEPTA
Southeast PA- career clothing, education programs- The Wardrobe
Southwest PA- food assistance directory- 412 Food Rescue
Southwest PA- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) job training, basic necessities, utility assistance- Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh
Southwest PA- transportation and repair assistance- Community Growth Fund
Southwest PA- payment assistance- Duquesne Light Company
Southwest PA- food assistance directory- Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Western PA- food assistance- Adagio Health
Western PA- food assistance- Allegheny Health Network
Western PA- case management, food assistance, holiday assistance, clothing, jobs program, utility assistance- The Salvation Army
County/City
Allegheny County- public transit- Access
Allegheny County- food pantry, homeless prevention- Community Human Services
Allegheny County- food & clothing assistance- Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center Inc.
Allegheny County- tax prepearation, welfare navigation- Just Harvest
Allegheny County (Latino Community)- case management, school supplies- Latino Community Center
Allegheny County- food pantry, transportation assistance, tax prep, education grants, employment services, utility assistance, etc.- North Hills Community Outreach
Allegheny County- public transit- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Allegheny County- job training, financial assistance, car ministry, food pantry- The Lighthouse Foundation
Allegheny County- food assistance, family services- Touching Families Inc.
Allegheny County- food assistance, family services- Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
Allentown- rent assistance- Hispanic American Organization
Allentown- food pantry- St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Bensalem- food assistance- Congregation Tifereth Israel
Bethel Park- food & clothing assistance, school supplies, utility assistance, etc.- South Hills Interfaith Movement
Bethlehem- food pantry, daily meals, hygiene services, etc.- Mollard Hospitality Center
Braddock- free clothing and household items- Free Store Braddock
Braddock- trnsportation assistance- Heritage Community Initiatives
Bridgeville- food & clothing assistance- New Life Fellowship
Bristol- food pantry- Bristol Borough Community Action Group
Bristol- food pantry- Calvary Bristol Food Pantry
Bristol- food assistance- First United Methodist Church of Bristol
Bristol- food pantry- Second Baptist Church of Bristol
Bucks County- car repair, transportation assistance, food, rent & utility assistance- AHTN
Bucks County- food, clothing, holiday assistance- Between Friends Outreach
Bucks County- food pantry- Bucks County Housing Group
Bucks County- rent & utility assistance- Bucks County Housing Link
Bucks County- food & holiday assistance, self-sufficiency program, transportation assistance- Bucks County Opportunity Council
Bucks County- food pantry- Cares Cupboard
Bucks County- limited financial assistance, resource referrals- CSSH
Bucks County- food pantry- Emergency Relief Association
Bucks County- case management, food pantry, pet pantry- Family Service
Bucks County- food pantry- Fresh Connect
Bucks County- food assistance- Harvest Ministries
Bucks County- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food pantry- Jesus Focus Ministry Food Pantry
Bucks County- food pantry- Lester Bahrt Food Pantry
Bucks County- food, clothing, referrals- Morrisville Presbyterian Church
Bucks County- school supply events- United Way
Bucks County- family support services, homeless prevention- YWCA
Butler County- job training, financial assistance, car ministry, food pantry- The Lighthouse Foundation
Carbon County- food pantry, soup kitchen- Second Harvest Food Bank
Carlisle- car repair assistance- His Hands Auto Repair Ministry
Carlisle- food assistance- Project Share
Chester- daily meals, food pantry, furniture, clothing, etc.- City Team
Chester County- food assistance directory- Chester County Food Bank
Chester County- human services- Chester County Government
Chester County- workforce program, GED testing- Chester County OIC
Chester County- transportation options- Chester County Ride Guide
Chester County- laundry, showers, mail- Family Promise
Chester County- career services, transportation assistance- Family Services of Chester County
Chester County- scholarships/loans, car donation program, job training- Good Samaritan Services
Chester County- financial assistance program- North Star of Chester County
Chester County- car repair & donation program, financial counseling, housing program- Open Hearth Inc.
Chester County- workforce assistance- Pennsylvania Career Link
Columbia- food bank- Columbia Food Bank
Columbia- food & clothing, day center- Hands Across the Street Dream Center
Coopersburg- food pantry- Betty Lou’s Pantry
Cranberry Township- vision care- Mission Vision
Cumberland County- public transit- Capital Area Transit
Cumberland County (surrounding area)- showers, laundry, food assistance, etc.- Community Cares
Cumberland County- rent & energy assistance, homeless prevention, transportation assistance, etc.- HELP Ministries
Cumberland County- workforce development, credit counseling, case management- Tri County Community Action
Darby- household items- Mothers’ Home
Dauphin County- public transit- Capital Area Transit
Dauphin County- rent assistance, energy assistance, homeless prevention, transportation assistance, etc.- HELP Ministries
Dauphin County- workforce development, credit counseling, case management- Tri County Community Action
Delaware County- resource referrals, summer food program- Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Doylestown- food, rent & utility assistance, bus tickets- Doylestown FISH
East McKeesport- food pantry- MA’s Pantry
Elizabethtown- food pantry- Community Cupboard of Elizabethtown
Elverson- clothing pantry- Anchored by Grace
Exton- eviction prevention, rent assistance- Home of the Sparrow
Fairless Hills- food bank- Faith Baptist Church
Farrell- food assistance, free boutique- Prince of Peace Center
Frenchtown- food assistance- Kingwood & Frenchtown UMC
Gibsonia- little free pantry- Cross Roads Prebyterian Church
Gibsonia- home repair- Hosanna Industries
Harrisburg- food & clothing assistance mentoring, etc.- Bethesda Mission
Honey Brook- food assistance- Honey Brook Food Pantry
Hummelstown- food pantry- Hummelstown Food Pantry
Kennett Square- clothing, household items- Kennett Clothing Closet
Lancaster County- scholarships/loans, car donation program, job training- Good Samaritan Services
Langhorne- food pantry- Church of Living Hope
Lehigh County- food bank, soup kitchen- Second Harvest Food Bank
Lehigh Valley- bus passes, utility assistance, soup kitchen, etc.- The Lehigh Conference of Churches
Levittown- food pantry- The Salvation Army
Lower Burrell- clothing, little free pantry- Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church
McKees Rocks- food pantry, feminine hygiene, emergency assistance- Focus on Renewal
Mechanicsburg (referral only)- furniture, household items- New Digs
Monroe County- food bank, soup kitchen- Second Harvest Food Bank
Monroeville- food pantry- Cross Roads Presbyterian Church
Montgomery County- food, clothing, holiday assistance- Between Friends Outreach
Montgomery County- car repair & donation program, financial counseling, housing program- Open Hearth Inc.
Montgomery County- transportation shuttle services- TransNet
Moon Township- food pantry, holiday assistance- West Hills Food Pantry
Morrisville- food, clothing, and holiday assistance- Single Parent Fellowship Inc.
New Britain- food pantry- New Britain Baptist Church
New Freedom- clothing bank, general assistance- St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
New Kensington- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food & clothing, general assistance- New Kensington Catholic Community
New Kensington- food pantry, clothing, household items- The New Me
New Kensington- clothing closet- The United Presbyterian Church of New Kensington
Newtown- food pantry- St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Northampton County- food bank, soup kitchen- Second Harvest Food Bank
Ottsville- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food pantry- Saint John the Baptist Parish
Palmyra- food pantry- The Caring Cupboard
Perkasie- food assistance- Living Hope Community Church
Perkasie- food, clothing, financial aid, holiday assistance- Pennridge FISH
Perry County- rent & energy assistance, homeless prevention, transportation assistance, etc.- HELP Ministries
Perry County- workforce development, credit counseling, case management- Tri County Community Action
Philadelphia- directory: food banks, utility assistance, legal services, etc. – CAP4Kids
Philadelphia- clothing, school supplies, etc.- Cradles to Crayons
Philadelphia- food assistance- Harvest Ministries
Philadelphia- clothing assistance- Our Closet
Philadelphia- food pantry, clothing, etc.- People’s Emergency Center
Philadelphia- daily meals- Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission
Philadelphia- furniture, household items, clothing- The Bucks County Furniture Bank
Philadelphia- showers, laundry, etc.- The Hub of Hope
Philadelphia- food pantry, showers, etc.- The Stephen Klein Wellness Center
Philadelphia- food & clothing assistance- Whosoever Gospel Mission
Philadelphia County- food assistance- You Saved Me Foundation
Phoenixville- food assistance, referrals- PACS
Pike County- food bank, soup kitchen- Second Harvest Food Bank
Pittsburgh- food pantry- BTC Center
Pittsburgh- food pantry- Catholic Community of Bloomfield Food Pantry
Pittsburgh- food & clothing assistance- Civically Inc.
Pittsburgh- food pantry- Cloverleaf Food Pantry
Pittsburgh- food pantry- Crafton United Presbyterian Church
Pittsburgh- career development, professional attire- Dress for Success
Pittsburgh- case management, food assistance, employment services- East End Cooperative Ministry
Pittsburgh- food assistance- Fishes and Loaves Cooperative Ministries
Pittsburgh- food pantry, career services- Jewish Family and Community Services
Pittsburgh- daily meals, food assistance, clothing, hygiene items, homeless prevention, etc.- Jubilee Kitchen
Pittsburgh- case management, food & clothing, hygiene items- Light of Life Rescue Mission
Pittsburgh- food & clothing assistance- Mount Ararat Community Activity Center
Pittsburgh- workforce development- National Council of Jewish Women
Pittsburgh- food bank- North Hills Food Bank
Pittsburgh- food pantry- Northside Food Pantry
Pittsburgh- (refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) emergency assistance- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
Pittsburgh- workforce development- Partner4Work
Pittsburgh- housing services, case managment, workforce development, food assistance- Pittsburgh Community Services Inc.
Pittsburgh- food & clothing assistance- St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Pittsburgh- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food assistance, referrals, direct assistance- Saint Mary Magdalene Parish
Pittsburgh- food pantry, general assistance- Saint Paul Cathedral Parish
Pittsburgh. food pantry, clothing, furniture, financial assistance- Sharpsburg Food Pantry
Pittsburgh- workforce development, basic necesstites- Sisters Place
Pittsburgh- food pantry, vouchers, utility assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Pittsburgh- Sojourner House
Pittsburgh- food pantry- Stewart Avenue Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Pittsburgh- food pantry, holiday assistance, job readiness, rent and utility assistance- The Brashear Association
Pittsburgh- food pantry- The Plum Food Pantry
Pittsburgh- food & clothing assistance- The Salvation Army
Pittsburgh- food pantry- Union Baptist Church of Swissvale
Pittsburgh- food pantry- Unity Presbyterian Church
Quakertown- food pantry- Quakertown Food Pantry
Quakertown- food pantry- St. Isidore
Quakertown- food pantry- The First Church of the Brethren
Red Lion- food assistance, utility assistance, etc.- Community Reach Inc.
Stewartstown- food pantry- Stewartstown Food Pantry
Swissvale- food pantry- Swissvale Community Food Pantry
Upper Darby- utility & fuel assistance- CAADC
Vandergrift- food pantry- First United Methodist Church Vandergrift
Verona- food pantry- Rosedale Food Pantry
Warminster- food bank- Warminster Food Bank
Warrington- food pantry- Warrington Fellowship Church
Wayne County- food bank, soup kitchen- Second Harvest Food Bank
West Chester- food & clothing assistance, job assistance, car repair, eviction prevention, etc.- Act in Faith
West Chester- homeless prevention, rent assistance, family services- Bridge of Hope
West Chester- daily meals, food bank, school supplies, clothes, financial aid, holiday assistance, etc.- St. Agnes Parish
West Chester- food pantry- West Chester Food Cupboard
Wilkinsburg- free clothing and household items- Free Store Wilkinsburg
Wilkinsburg- food assistance- Wilkinsburg Community Ministry
Wilmington- daily meals, job center, clothing, furniture, household items, etc.- The Ministry of Caring
Wrightsville- food, clothing, household items- Wrightsville Hope UMC
York- food pantry, toiletries, school supplies- Catholic Harvest Food Pantry
York- clothing assistance- Hope’s Closet
York- food assistance, employment assistance- Life Path Christian Ministries
York- food, clothing, household items- Northeast Neighborhood Association
York- financial assistance- St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church
York- food pantry, holiday assistance, clothing, rent assistance, etc.- The Salvation Army
York- food pantry- The York Jewish Community Center
York- food pantry, toiletries- The Well
York County- food pantry- Southern York County Pantry
York County- food, clothing, school supplies, utility assistance- The York Benevolent Association
York County- food bank- York County Food Bank
Support Groups
ATTENTION
All support groups listed are aimed to provide support in parenting. National organizations may provide local chapter listings.
National
National- therapist directory- Better Help
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
Southwestern PA- NurturePA
County/City
Allegheny County- fatherhood program- Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Allegheny County- Family Centers
Allegheny County- Small Seeds Development Inc.
Bethel Park- South Hills Interfaith Movement
Bucks County- Family Service
Morrisville- Single Parent Fellowship Inc.
Philadelphia- New Life Church
Pittsburgh- Angels’ Place Inc.
Pittsburgh- Jeremiah’s Place
Pittsburgh- Brown Mamas
Pittsburgh- National Council of Jewish Women
West Chester-St. Agnes Parish
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.
No consent shall be valid if it was executed prior to or within 72 hours after the birth of the child.
For a consent to an adoption executed by a birth mother, the consent is irrevocable more than 30 days after the execution of the consent.
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
*Verified 5/23
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