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*All parenting resources listed have been reviewed so that unnecessary family separation via adoption is not pressured on clients who are vulnerable and/or in marginalized communities.
All services are listed in order by National, Statewide, Regional, County & City. National, State, and Regional links are verified annually with the latest verification date at the bottom of the page. County/City links are not verified annually due to volume. If you find that a County/City link is broken or a service is no longer available, please message the page so that it can be corrected for future use.
*Warning- Clicking on external links will open a new browser tab and send you to a website outside of The Family Preservation Project. The Family Preservation Project cannot be responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within other websites.
*Pregnancy related healthcare services can be found under Baby Care because these providers often offer parenting education and material support as well.
Healthcare
ATTENTION
Services are available for free to low-income patients. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Many service providers offer case management.
National
Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers- Directory
National- low price medications- Blink Health
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- affordable medicines- CostPlus Drug Company
National- prescription discount card- Familywize
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- prescription discounts- Good Rx
National- uninsured medication- Harbor Path
National- healthcare crowdfunding- Help Me Bounce
National- medicine assistance search engine- Medicine Assistance Tool
National- eyeglasses assistance- New Eyes
National- birth control, emergency contraception- Nurx
National- vision care- One Sight
National- patient assistance programs- Rx Assist
National- prescription assistance- Rx Outreach
National- free clinic directory- Volunteers in Medicine
Statewide
Statewide- free clinics- Directory
Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO
Regional
Eastern Idaho- healthcare- Community Family Clinic
Southwest Idaho- mental health- Western Idaho Community Crisis Center
Treasure Valley- medical, dental, medication assistance, mental health- Genesis Community Health
County/City
Nampa- medical, mental health- Carehouse Partnerships
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 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
Regional
Boise Metropolitan Area (domestic abuse)- Advocates Against Family Violence
Southwest Idaho- Boise Rescue Mission
County/City
Ada County- Catch
Ammon- CLUB Inc.
Blackfoot- Camas Street Apartments
Blackfoot- The Haven
Boise- Boise Rescue Mission
Boise- Interfaith Sanctuary
Boise- Women & Children’s Alliance
Canyon County- Catch
Coeur d’Alene- Family Promise
Coeur d’Alene- St. Vincent de Paul
Coeur d’Alene- Union Gospel Mission
Hope- Bonner Homeless Transitions
Idaho Falls- Aspen Park Apartments
Idaho Falls- CLUB, Inc.
Idaho Falls- The Haven
Idaho Falls- The Ruth House
Lewiston- YWCA
Moscow- Sojourner’s Alliance
Nampa- The House Next Door
Nampa- The Salvation Army
Pocatello- Aid For Friends
Rexburg- The Haven
Rexburg- Twin Pines Manor
Roberts- Lakeview Family Apartments
Roberts- Market Lake Townhouse
Roberts- The Haven
Sandpoint- Bonner Homeless Transitions
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
Blackfoot- Blackfoot Early Head Start
Idaho Falls- Hoopes Early Head Start
Idaho Falls- Skyline Early Head Start
Idaho Falls- The Haven
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.)
ITSAP (telephone assistance)
WAP (Weatherization Assistance 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- 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- 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
Regional
Treasure Valley- diaper distribution directory- Idaho Diaper Bank
County/City
Boise- teen parenting program- The Salvation Army
Caldwell- diapers- Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Caldwell- diapers, formula, parenting classes- The Salvation Army
Meridian- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support- Birthright
Meridian- children’s clothing- God’s Closet
Pocatello- parenting classes with redeemable points- Bannock Youth Foundation
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- 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 clothes- Rehash
National- wireless service- SafeLink
National- various assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
National- education grants- Soroptimist
National- food assistance for summer- Summer Food Rocks
National- food assistance- The Little Free Pantry
National- job search for moms- The Mom Project
National- various assistance- The Salvation Army
National- school supply events, rent assistance, etc.- United Way
National- food assistance database- Why Hunger
National- car donation programs- Working Cars for Working Families
National- location based assistance- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- public transit directory- American Public Transportation Association
Statewide- housing assistance- Community Council Idaho
Statewide- food bank directory- Idaho Food Bank
Statewide- bill payment assistance- Rocky Mountain Power
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Regional
Boise Metropolitan Area (domestic abuse)- emergency services- Advocates Against Family Violence
Southwest Idaho- homeless services, food, clothing, workforce development- Boise Rescue Mission
Southwest Idaho- food pantries, rent & utility assistance, household goods, transportation, etc.- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Southwest Idaho- transportation- Treasure Valley Transit, Inc.
Treasure Valley- public transit- Valley Regional Transit
County/City
Ada County- rent assistance- Jesse Tree
Boise- showers, laundry, daily meals, mail, clothing, etc.- Corpus Christi House
Boise- basic needs, resource referrals- Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Boise- food pantry, utility assistance, holiday assistance- The Salvation Army
Caldwell- food assistance- Oasis Worship & Food Center
Caldwell- food & clothing assistance- Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Caldwell- food assistance- The Salvation Army
Caldwell- food bank- World Harvest Church
Canyon County- rent assistance- Jesse Tree
Challis- energy assistance, food bank- EICAP
Coeur d’ Alene- daily meals- St. Vincent de Paul
Idaho Falls- rental & utility assistance- CLUB, Inc.
Idaho Falls- food pantry- Griffin Memorial Church of God in Christ
Idaho Falls- hygiene kits, clothing vouchers, daily meals, etc.- Idaho Falls Rescue Mission
Idaho Falls- energy assistance, food bank- The Haven
Meridian- food bank- Meridian Food Bank
Middleton- food pantry- Middleton Food Pantry
Nampa- food bank- Carehouse Partnerships
Nampa- utility assistance- Nampa Shares and Cares Program
Nampa- food and clothing bank- Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Nampa- homeless services, day center, food, showers, laundry- The Salvation Army
Parma- food bank- Kirkpatrick Memorial Community Church
Pocatello- showers, laundry, daily meals, clothes- Aid For Friends
Rexburg- energy assistance, food bank- EICAP
Salmon- energy assistance, food bank- EICAP
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
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.
Idaho law does not address timeframe for consent. Consent laws can be found here.
Idaho has stipulations with revocation that can be found 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 11/23