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*All parenting resources listed have been reviewed so that unnecessary family separation via adoption is not pressured on clients who are vulnerable and/or in marginalized communities.

All services are listed in order by National, Statewide, Regional, County & City. National, State, and Regional links are verified annually with the latest verification date at the bottom of the page. County/City links are not verified annually due to volume. If you find that a County/City link is broken or a service is no longer available, please message the page so that it can be corrected for future use.

*Warning- Clicking on external links will open a new browser tab and send you to a website outside of The Family Preservation Project. The Family Preservation Project cannot be responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within other websites.

*Pregnancy related healthcare services can be found under Baby Care because these providers often offer parenting education and material support as well.

Healthcare

ATTENTION
Services are available for free to low-income patients. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Many service providers offer case management.

National

Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers- Directory

National- low price medications- Blink Health

National- healthcare financing- Care Credit

National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast

National- affordable medicines- CostPlus Drug Company

National- prescription discount card- Familywize

National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics

National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care

National- prescription assistance- 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- directory uninsured/under-insured dental services- DentistLink

Statewide- free clinics- Directory

Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO

Statewide- prescription assistance- Prescription Drug Assistance Foundation

Statewide- low-cost health plans- Washington Health Plan Finder

Regional

County/City

Ellensburg- medical- Open Door Health Clinic

Elum- medical- Open Door Health Clinic

King County- medical- Mary’s Place

Ridgefield- addiction treatment- The Recovery Village

Seattle- preventative, mental health- DESC

Seattle- health services- Mary’s Place

Seattle- healthcare- North Helpline

Vancouver- addiction treatment- The Recovery Village

Yakima- Open Door Health Clinic

Housing/Shelter

ATTENTION
Some providers may require referrals. Many 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- ICNA Relief

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- housing authority directory- Association of Washington Housing Authorities

Statewide- Low Income Housing Institute

Regional

Puget Sound Region (age limit)- Friends of Youth

Puget Sound Region- Neighborhood House

Western Washington- Acres of Diamonds

Western Washington (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) Catholic Community Services

County/City

Auburn- The Auburn Food Bank

Bellevue- Mamma’s Hands

Clark County- Bridgeview Resource Center

Clark County- Community Roots Collaborative

Clark County- Council for the Homeless

Clark County- Share Vancouver

Clarkston- YWCA

Ellensburg- Hope Source

Elum- Hope Source

Everett (age limit)- Cocoon House

Everett- Interfaith Family Shelter

Federal Way- Fusion

Issaquah- food, clothing, financial assistance- Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank

Kent- Kent Hope

King County- Coordinated Entry for All

King County- HopeLink

King County- Hospitality House

King County- Mary’s Place

King County- Multi-Service Center

King County (any faith)- Muslim Housing Services

King County (age limit)- Nexus Youth and Families

King County- household items, general assistance- St. Vincent de Paul

King County- Step by Step

King County- The Sophia Way

King County- YWCA

Kirkland- Attain Housing

Kittitas County (cold weather)- Mercer Creek Church

Lynnwood- Beautiful Soles

Pierce County- Associated Ministries

Pierce County- Step by Step

Renton- Reach

Renton- Vision House

Seattle- Bread of Life Mission

Seattle- Compass Housing Alliance

Seattle- DESC

Seattle- El Centro de la Raza

Seattle- Elizabeth Gregory Home

Seattle- Jubilee Women’s Center

Seattle- Mary’s Place

Seattle (age limit)- New Horizons

Seattle- Nickelsville

Seattlle (age limit)- Roots

Seattle- Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission

Seattle- Share/Wheel

Seattle- Urban Rest Stop

Seattle (age limits)- YouthCare

Snohomish- Snohomish Affordable Housing Group

Snohomish County (domestic abuse)- Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County

Snohomish County- Everett Gospel Mission

Snohomish County- Hoff Foundation

Snohomish County- Housing Hope

Snohomish County- Monroe Gospel Women’s Mission

Snohomish County- Step by Step

Snohomish County- YWCA

Snoqualmie- Snoqualmie Valley Shelter Services

Spokane- Alexandria’s House

Spokane- Aston-Bleck Apartments

Spokane- Hope House

Spokane- Union Gospel Mission

Tacoma- Tacoma Rescue Mission

Vancouver- Open House Ministries

Vancouver- Second-Step Housing

Vancouver (ages 18-24)- Transitional Youth

Wenatchee- YWCA

Woodinville- Special Delivery

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- child care assistance- Child Care Aware of Washington

Statewide- National Head Start Association

Regional

Southwest Washington- Educational Opportunities for Children and Families

County/City

Burien- extended hours- Ayan Obeid Family Childcare

Kent- 24 hours- Great Home Child Care

Kent- 24 hours- Hoda Family Childcare

Kent- 24 hours- Karama Home Childcare

Kent- 24 hours- Rayanna Family Childcare

Lynnwood- drop-in/hourly- Kids Park

Renton- 24 hours- 24 Hour Childcare

Seatac- 24 hours- Daisy Family Childcare

Seatac- 24 hours- Lucky Family Childcare

Seatac- 24 hours- Kid’s Place Family Home Child Care

Seattle- education and childcare assistance- Goodwin Connections

Seattle- 24 hours- Laila Waran Child Care

Spokane- emergency 24 hours- Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery

Government Programs

Programs Explained: Terms

ACA Marketplace

Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)

AREN (in addition to TANF)

Basic Food (SNAP)

CFPB (rental assistance programs)

Child Care Assistance

CHIP

ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program)

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Energy Assistance LIHEAP

ESIT (Early Support for Infants and Toddlers)

FAFSA

First Steps Program (maternity support services)

Housing and Essential Needs (HEN)

HUD (Guaranteed-Income Programs, Rent Assistance, etc.)

IRS Free File Program

Job Corps

Lifeline Program

LIHWAP (water assistance)

Meals for Kids

Medicaid

National School Lunch Program

Pregnant Women Assistance Program (PWA)

Section 8 Housing

TANF

TEFAP

WIC

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- 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- children’s clothing- God’s Closet

Statewide- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)  material support, prenatal care, parenting education- Obria Medical Clinics

Statewide- car seat events- Safe Kids

Regional

Puget Sound Region- parenting program- Friends of Youth

Puget Sound Region- baby supplies directory- KidVantage

Puget Sound Region- family support services- Neighborhood House

Puget Sound Region- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support- Pregnancy Aid of Washington State

Puget Sound Region- parenting program- YWCA

Southwest Washington- car seats, diapers, formula, etc.- Babies in Need

County/City

Clark County- material support- Happy Babies of Southwest Washington

King County- material assistance, resource referrals- Babies of Homelessness

King County- material assistance- Eastside Baby Corner

King County- parenting workshops- Encompass

King County- material assistance- Mary’s Place

King County- doula services, lacatation and perinatal support- Open Arms Perinatal Services

King County- baby items, parenting classes- Step by Step

King County- diapers, directory for baby items- WestSide Baby

Kitsap County- material assistance- Eastside Baby Corner

Longview- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)  material support- Longview Caring Pregnancy Center

Lynnwood- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)  diapers, formula, clothing- Next Step Pregnancy Services

Milton- parenting classes, home visits, education scholarships, etc- Step By Step

Pierce County- material assistance- Eastside Baby Corner

Pierce County- doula services, lacatation and perinatal support- Open Arms Perinatal Services

Pierce County- baby items, parenting classes- Step by Step

Puyallup- diapers- Puyallup Food Bank

Seattle- diapers, formula- Byrd Barr Place

Seattle- parenting classes, material support- Family Works

Seattle- mom and baby program- Mary’s Place

Seattle- baby pantry- White Center Food Bank

Snohomish County- material assistance, resource referrals- Babies of Homelessness

Snohomish County- Eastside Baby Corner

Snohomish County- doula services, lacatation and perinatal support- Open Arms Perinatal Services

Snohomish County- baby items, parenting classes- Step by Step

Snohomish County- car seats, maternity clothes, diapers, etc.- Two Hearts Pregnancy Aid

Vancouver- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support- Birthright

Vancouver- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support- Options 360 Women’s Clinic

Washougal- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)  earn while you learn program- Pathways Clinic

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General Assistance

ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Help may be available in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Services include: food and clothing assistance, car repair and donation, employment services, case management, rent and utility assistance, transportation, holiday assistance, school supplies, homeless prevention, etc.

National

National- women scholarships- AAUW

National (must be nominated)- ages 3-16 mattresses, bed frames, bedding- A Hope to Dream

National- feminine hygiene products- Alliance For Period Supplies

National- garden fresh food assistance directory- Ample Harvest

National- school supplies, food assistance, clothing, etc.- Assistance League

National- cell phone assistance- Assurance Wireless

National- car donation program- Cars 4 Heroes

National- poverty relief program- Circles USA

National- internet discount- Comcast Internet Essentials

National- location-based resources- Community Action Partnership

National- professional clothing, workforce assistance- Dress for Success

National- school supply events- Eventbrite

National- scholarship database- Fastweb

National- backpack program- Feeding America

National- food bank directory- Feeding America

National- food bank directory- Food Finder

National- food assistance directory- Food Not Bombs

National- food pantry directory- Food Pantries

National- car donation program- Free Charity Cars

National- job search- Glassdoor

National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation

National- 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- basic needs, resource referrals- Lutheran Community Services Northwest

Statewide- food bank directory- Northwest Harvest

Statewide- bill payment assistance for customers- Pacific Power

Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Statewide- education scholarship search- The Washboard

Statewide- job search- WorkSource

Statewide- utility assistance- WPUDA

Regional

Puget Sound Region- public transit- Community Transit

Puget Sound Region (any faith)- food assistance, financial assistance- Jewish Family Service

Puget Sound Region- case management, employment services, rent assistance, etc.- Neighborhood House

Puget Sound Region- work clothing, workforce assistance, food assistance, etc.- YWCA

Southwest Washington- food assistance- Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon

Western Washington- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) general assistance- Catholic Community Services

Western Washington- food assistance directory- Food Lifeline

County/City

Auburn- food assistance, counseling- South Sound Dream Center

Auburn- food bank, financial assistance, homeless services- The Auburn Food Bank

Battle Ground- food assistance, school supplies- Meadow Glade SDA Church

Battle Ground- food assistance, job search, financial planning- North Country Community Food Bank

Bellevue- food assistance, clothing vouchers, emergency assistance- Bellevue Lifespring

Buckley- clothing assistance- Donald Loomis Memorial Clothing Bank

Burien- food bank- Highline Area Food Bank

Clark County- referrals, financial & food assistance- Bridgeview Resource Center

Clark County- food & clothing assistance- Clark County Adventist Community Services

Clark County- food pantry directory- Clark County Food Pantry

Clark County- energy assistance- Clark Public Utilities

Clark County- rent assistance- Council for the Homeless

Clark County- public transportation- C-TRAN

Clark County- job search- Express Employment Professionals

Clark County (north)- food assistance- Lewis River Mobile Food Bank

Clark County- food pantry, homeless services- One Life Food Pantry

Clark County- job readiness, family stabilization- Partners in Careers

Clark County- case management, food assistance, daily meals, housing assistance, etc.- Share Vancouver

Clark County- case management, referrals- YWCA

Covington- food bank- The Storehouse

Des Moines- food bank- Des Moines Area Food Bank

Ellensburg- public transit- Central Transit

Ellensburg- clothing closet- Ellensburg United Methodist Church

Ellensburg- food pantry, weekly meals, etc.- FISH Community Food

Ellensburg- food bank, rent & energy assistance, transportation assistance, etc.- Hope Source

Elum- food bank, rent & energy assistance, transportation assistance, etc.- Hope Source

Enumclaw- food bank- Enumclaw Food Bank

Everett- food bank- Everett First Baptist Church

Everett- public transit- Everett Transit

Everett- food pantry- Everett United Church of Christ

Everett- food pantry- Faith Lutheran Church

Everett- food assistance, household goods, hygiene items, holiday assistance- Trinity Lutheran Church

Issaquah- rent & utility assistance- Issaquah Community Services

Kent- food & clothing assistance- Kent Food Bank & Emergecny Services

King County- food assistance, homeless assistance- Emergency Feeding Program

King County- transportation, food, energy assistance, employment assistance, case management, etc.- HopeLink

King County- public transportation- King County Metro

King County- employment assistance, case management- Mary’s Place

King County-clothing, employment services, rent & utility assistance, etc.- Multi-Service Center

King County (any faith)- homeless prevention, case management- Muslim Housing Services

King County- food bank- Renewal Food Bank

King County- day center, mail, laundry, case management- The Sophia Way

King County- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) multi-tenant nonprofit center- Together Center

Kirkland- food assistance- Inglewood Presbyterian Church

Kirkland- referrals, showers, daily meals, laundry- New Bethlehem Programs

Kittitas County- food bank- APOYO

Kittitas County- clothing bank- M6/28 Clothing Bank

Lake Stevens- food bank- Lake Stevens Community Food Bank

Lynnwood- children shoes and socks, emergency assistance- Beautiful Soles

Maple Valley- food bank- Maple Valley Food Bank

Maple Valley- case management, workforce development, rent assistance- Vine Maple Place

Monroe- immediate needs assistance- Take the Next Step

North Bend- food bank- Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank

Pierce County- mail service, emergency fund, etc- Associated Ministries

Puyallup- food bank- Puyallup Food Bank

Renton- food bank- Margie Williams Helping Hands Center

Renton- daily meals- Reach

Seattle- food bank, emergency assistance- Ballard Food Bank

Seattle- clothing, food, hygiene kits, counseling- Bread of Life Mission

Seattle- food bank, rent & utility assistance, referrals- Byrd Barr Place

Seattle- case management, mail, laundry- Compass Housing Alliance

Seattle- case management, employment services- DESC

Seattle- employment programs, work attire- Dress for Success

Seattle- emergency services- El Centro de la Raza

Seattle- homeless services, care managers, food, laundry, etc.- Elizabeth Gregory Home

Seattle- food bank, referrals- Family Works

Seattle- employment services, daily meals, clothing, laundry, etc.- Mary’s Place

Seattle (age limits)- case management, employment program, daily meals, day programs- New Horizons

Seattle- food bank, homeless prevention- North Helpline

Seattle- Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank

Seattle- food bank- Rainier Valley Food Bank

Seattle- food bank directory- Seattle Food Committee

Seattle- food assistance, daily meals- Seattle Indian Center

Seattle- laundry, food assistance, resource referrals- Seattle Mennonite Church

Seattle- homeless services, daily meals, job training- Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission

Seattle- financial assistance, resource referrals- United Churches Emergency Fund

Seattle- food bank- University District Food Bank

Seattle- laundry, showers, restrooms- Urban Rest Stop

Seattle- food bank, rent & utility assistance, bus tickets, clothing- West Seattle Food Bank

Seattle- food bank- White Center Food Bank

Snohomish County- holiday assistance- Christmas House

Snohomish County- school clothes for kids- Clothes For Kids

Snohomish County- food assistance- Everett Gospel Mission

Snohomish County- clothing bank- Saint Joseph’s House

Snohomish County- food assistance- Snohomish County Food Bank Coalition

Snohomish County- clothing assistance- The Kings Clothing Closet

Snohomish County- food assistance- Volunteers of America

Snohomish County- motel vouchers, rent & utility assistance, food & clothing assistance- Washington Kids in Transition

Tacoma- daily meals- Tacoma Rescue Mission

Tukwila- food bank- Tukwila Pantry Food Bank

Vancouver- food pantry, hygiene items- FISH

Vancouver- rent & utility assistance, holiday assistance, food & clothing- Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Vancouver- clothing, household items, hygiene, food assistance- The Giving Closet

Woodinville- food bank- Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank

Yakima County- food assistance- OIC

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

Southwest Washington- Baby Blues Connection

County/City

King County- Encompass

King County- Step by Step

Pierce County- Step by Step

Snohomish County- Step by Step

I Don’t See My City

Don’t worry. There are resource links added to the website every day and it’s possible that your area has not been researched yet. If the administrator is not currently working on other projects, your city can be made a priority. Please contact the page here.

Putative Father Registry

There is no Putative Father Registry at this time. Information on paternity establishment here.

Father’s Rights Support- Sky is the Limit Foundation

Putative Father Registry explained here.

Adoption Law/Revocation

ATTENTION
This page does not provide legal services or advice. Adoption law and revocation is listed as a courtesy. The page attempts to link to the latest adoption codes in the respective state. Laws can change. Verify your adoption laws and revocation timeframes before signing termination of your parental rights.

The consent will not be presented to the court until forty-eight hours after it is signed or forty-eight hours after the birth of the child, whichever occurs later.

A consent to adoption may not be revoked after it has been approved by the court.

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 8/23