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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- medical equipment loans- Great Lakes Loan Closets
Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO
Regional
County/City
Kenosha- prescription assistance- ELCA Outreach Center
Kenosha- medical, dental, mental health, prescription assistance- Kenosha Community Health Center
Kenosha- mental health-Kenosha Human Development Services
Kenosha- healthcare- Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency
Kenosha- healthcare assistance- Walkin’ in My Shoes
La Crosse- limited healthcare, prescription assistance- The Salvation Army
Madison- mental health- Dane County Human Services
Madison- charitable pharmacy- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Madison- medical respite, medical & dental- The Salvation Army
Marshfield- medical- St. Vincent de Paul
Milwaukee- healthcare all ages- Angel of Hope Clinic
Milwaukee- limited medical- Open Door Free Clinic Inc.
Milwaukee- free clinic- Repairers of the Breach
Milwaukee- medical & mental health- Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers
Milwaukee- dental care- The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Dental Clinic
Racine- medical, dental, prescription assistance- Health Care Network
Racine- healthcare- Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency
Waukesha- medical & mental health- Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers
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- Common Bond
Regional
North Central WI- NCCAP
Northwest WI- ICAA
County/City
Amery- Northwoods Homeless Shelters
Appleton- COTS
Appleton (seasonal shelter)- Fox Valley Warming Shelter
Appleton (domestic abuse)- Harbor House
Appleton- Homeless Connections
Burlington- Transitional Living Center
Crandon- New Hope Shelter & Transitional Housing
Edgerton- Edgerton Community Outreach
Eau Claire- Hope Gospel Mission
Fond du Lac- Solutions Center
Green Bay- Freedom House
Green Bay- New Community Shelter Inc.
Kenosha- Housing Authority
Kenosha- Kenosha Human Development Services
Kenosha- Shalom Center
Kenosha- Walkin’ in My Shoes
Kenosha (domestic abuse)- Women and Children’s Horizons
La Crosse- The Salvation Army
Madison- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton House
Madison- The Salvation Army
Madison- The Road Home
Madison- YWCA
Marshfield- Frederic Ozanam Transitional Shelter
Marshfield- The Hannah Center
Medford (domestic abuse)- Stepping Stones
Middleton- Middleton Outreach Ministry
Milwaukee- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) Casa Maria Catholic Worker
Milwaukee- Daystar Inc.
Milwaukee- Hope House
Milwaukee- Housing Authority
Milwaukee- Joy House
Milwaukee- Mercy Housing
Milwaukee (maternity housing)- New Beginnings
Milwaukee- Nia Imani Family Inc.
Milwaukee- St. Catherine Residence
Milwaukee- The Cathedral Center
Milwaukee-The Guest House
Milwukee (ages 17-25)- Walker’s Point
Neopit- Eagles Nest
New London- Mission of Hope House
Oshkosh (seasonal shelter)- Day By Day Warming Shelter
Racine- HALO Inc.
Racine- Housing Authority
Racine- Racine Dominicans
Racine (domestic abuse)- Women’s Resource Center
Rice Lake- Benjamin’s House Emergency Shelter
Rusk County (domestic abuse)- Embrace Services Inc.
Rusk County- Rusk County Lighthouse Shelter
Superior- Harbor House Crisis Shelters
Waukesha- Hebron House
Waukesha (domestic abuse)- The Womens Center
West Bend- Family Promise
Whitewater- Bethel House
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
Southeast WI- crisis nursery- La Causa Inc.
County/City
Green Bay- The Bridge Christian Child Care
Kenosha- extended hours- Almost Home Academy
Kenosha- extended hours, transportation- Bright From The Start
Kenosha- extended hours- Dream Catchers
Kenosha- special needs- Every Child’s Place
Kenosha- extended hours-Kidz Corner Academy
Kenosha- transportation-Lov-N-Care Children’s Academy
Kenosha- scholarship- YMCA
Milwaukee- Child Enrichment Center
Racine- extended hours- Almost Home Academy
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- 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- car seat donations- Safe Kids
Regional
Greater Milwaukee- baby items, scholarships, etc.- Hope Network for Single Mothers
Northwest WI- healthy families program- ICAA
South Central WI- diaper bank directory- The Village Diaper Bank
Southeast Wisconsin- parenting support, case management, labor & delivery classes- Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin
County/City
Kenosha- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) earn while you learn program, diapers, wipes, etc.- CareNet Family Resource Center
Kenosha- diapers, wipes, etc.- Choices of Life Cente
Kenosha- diapers, wipes, etc.- ELCA Outreach Center
Kenosha- diapers- Grace ELCA Kenosha
Kenosha- parenting support, home visits- KAFASI
Kenosha- home visits, resource assistance-Kenosha Achievement Center
Kenosha- parent support, resource assistance- PSN Family Resource Center
Kenosha- diaper ministry- Somers Community Church of Christ
Kenosha- diapers- The Sharing Center
Ladysmith- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support, parenting classes- Choices
Marshfield- baby and children items- Hannah’s Caring Closet
Menasha- clothing- Community Clothes Closet
Menasha- diaper bank- St. Joseph Food Program Inc.
Milwaukee- free Pack ‘n Play- Cribs for Kids Program
Milwaukee- baby formula- Hope House Food Pantry
Milwaukee- car seat distribution- Injury Free Coalition for Kids
Milwaukee- diapers, clothing, baby items- Milwaukee Birthright Inc.
Milwaukee- parenting classes, baby pantry- New Beginnings
Milwaukee- breastfeeding classes, diapers, wipes, cribs, clothes, etc.- Women’s Support Center of Milwaukee Inc.
Mt. Pleasant- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support, resource referrals- Alpha Center
Oconomowoc- diapers, formula, bottles, etc.- Swaddling Clothes
Racine- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) baby items & clothing- Bethania Lutheran Church
Racine- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) earn while you learn program, diapers, wipes, etc.- CareNet Family Resource Center
Racine- diapers- Racine Diaper Ministry
Sheboygan- baby care items- Mary’s Room
South Milwaukee- diapers, kid toys- South Milwaukee Human Concerns
Waukesha- parenting classes- The Womens 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- 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- employment assistance-Job Center of Wisconsin
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Statewide- energy assistance, workforce program, etc.- UMOS
Regional
East Wisconsin- financial assistance, loan program, etc.- Leaven
Northeast Wisconsin- case management, referrals- Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin
Northern WI- resource referrals & assistance- Northern Income Maintenance Consortium
Northwest WI- food pantries, career enhancement- ICAA
Northwest WI- workforce development- Northwest Wisconsin CEP
Southeast Wisconsin- clothing, household items, hygiene, furniture- Lake Country Caring
South Wisconsin- food assistance directory- Second Harvest Food Bank
West Central WI- workforce development- Workforce Resource
County/City
Burlington- food assistance, referrals- Love Inc.
Edgerton- food pantry, rent & utility assistance, holiday assistance, etc.- Edgerton Community Outreach
Fond du Lac- eviction & disconnection assistance- Solutions Center
Jump River- food pantry- Christ’s Community Church
Kenosha- clothing, hygiene items, legal aid, job search, school supplies, holiday assistance, etc.- ELCA Outreach Center
Kenosha- emergency services directory- Emergency Services Network of Kenosha County
Kenosha- food pantry- Grace ELCA Kenosh
Kenosha- food pantry- Journey Church
Kenosha- public transportation- Kenosha Area Transit
Kenosha- crisis intervention, case management, etc.- Kenosha Human Development Services
Kenosha- food assistance, workforce program, etc.- Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency
Kenosha- food pantry- St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Kenosha- food pantry, daily meals- Shalom Center
Kenosha- food pantry, rent & utility assistance- The Salvation Army
Kenosha- food pantry, clothing, school supplies, holiday assistance, etc.- The Sharing Center
Kenosha- case management- Walkin’ in My Shoes
Kenosha- transportation assistance- Western Kenosha County Transit
La Crosse- daily meals, food pantry, rental & utility assistance, thrift store vouchers, etc.- The Salvation Army
Ladysmith- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food assistance- Hope Lutheran Church
Madison- eviction prevention- Porchlight Inc.
Madison- food pantry, clothing, furniture, housewares, etc- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Madison- food pantry- The Salvation Army
Madison- job training, transportation assistance- YWCA
Marshfield- food pantry, clothing & furniture vouchers, rental assistance, school supplies, etc.- St. Vincent de Paul
Menasha- clothing- Community Clothes Closet
Menasha- food pantry- St. Joseph Food Program Inc.
Middleton- food & clothing assistance- Middleton Outreach Ministry
Milwaukee- food pantry- Coggs Center Food Pantry
Milwaukee- energy assistance, eviction prevention, clothing, etc.- Community Advocates
Milwaukee- food pantry- Despensa De La Paz Food Pantry
Milwaukee- food pantry- Hope House Food Pantry
Milwaukee- food baskets, meals, clothing, household items, etc.- Milwaukee Rescue Mission
Milwaukee- daily meals, showers, toiletries, clothing, etc.- Repairers of the Breach
Milwaukee- job search, referrals- YWCA
Milwaukee- food pantry- Zion Rock Food Pantry
New London- clothing vouchers- Mission of Hope House
Racine- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) clothing, household items- Bethania Lutheran Church
Racine- food assistance- Faith Works Food Pantry
Racine- Utility Assistance- HALO Inc.
Racine- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food pantry- Holy Communion Lutheran Church
Racine- daily meals, clothing, hair cuts, laundry- Hospitality Center
Racine- food assistance- Kingdom Manna Food Pantry
Racine- food assistance- Racine County Food Bank
Racine- job readiness- Racine County Workforce Solutions
Racine- food assistance, workforce program, etc.- Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency
Racine- public transit- Racine Transit
Racine- food & utility assistance, financial aid- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Racine- food assistance- The FirstPres Food Pantry
Racine- job search, referrals- YWCA
Rusk County- public transit- RCTC
Rusk County- rent & utility assistance, food assistance, holiday assistane- The Salvation Army
South Milwaukee- emergency food, clothing, household items, hygiene, furniture, etc.- South Milwaukee Human Concerns
Sturtevant- food assistance- Faith Works Food Pantry
Waunakee- clothing, case management, holiday assistance, car repair, beds/bedding, etc.- Waunakee Neighborhood Connection
Whitewater- emergency financial assistance- Bethel House
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
County/City
Kenosha- NAMI
Kenosha- PSN Family Resource Center
Kenosha (mom and dad groups)- Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency
Waukesha- The Womens Center
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.
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