El Dorado County Information & Resources for Children & Families

Family Urgent Response System
(FURS): 833-939-3877

For Access to Behavioral Health Services or the Crisis Line
800-929-1955

CalHOPE Warm Line
833-317-HOPE(4673)

24-hour Suicide Prevention
800-273-8255

Virtual Support Services

 

Folsom Lake College- Foster & Kinship Care Education
El Dorado Office of Education-Foster Youth Support Services
El Dorado Resource Family Approval
Defending the Cause
Families for Children
Sierra Child and Family Services
El Dorado Community Hubs
First 5 El Dorado
AT&T Reduced Priced Broadband
Spectrum Internet Assist
Tahoe Magic- Emergency and Immediate Needs
Bread and Broth- Food Resources
New Morning Youth and Family Services & Youth Shelter
Home Internet Service Free – $23/month
Free Tutoring Services For Foster Youth 
2-1-1 Resources
Supporting Your LGBTQ Youth

Resources for Non-Black Caregivers
Resources for Kinship Caregivers
ICWA Resources
Stanford Sierra Youth & Families Support Groups
California Foster Care Ombudsperson

Independent Living Program (ages 16-21)
Unity Care – Sabrina Shambaba, shambaba@unitycare.org
El Dorado Community Foundation
Various funds to support families:
Angel Fund (for emergency needs)
Lighthouse Fund (for an unmet medical need for women or children)
Friends of Seniors (for our older population’s needs)
Lilliput Grandparent Support
Karen Russell, krussell@wayfinderfamily.org
Monthly Support Group in Placerville
Help with probate guardianship paperwork, by appt.
Aspirekidssac.org
Non-profit offering support and resources to children who have experienced trauma who reside in the following counties: Sacramento, El Dorado, Amado, Yolo and Placer.
Wellness

Bringing the Caregiver Voice to the State

California’s caregivers have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in statewide policy discussion & formation. Policymakers and decision-makers want to know what supports the retention and recruitment of quality family homes for the state’s most vulnerable children. You can add your voice by becoming a member of California Alliance of Caregivers for updates, events, and leadership opportunities and

 

Parents & Caregivers for Wellness

  • Increase Access to Appropriate, Individualized Care
  • Improve Quality and Effectiveness of Care
  • Encourage Greater Collaboration Among Child-Serving Agencies and Providers
  • Promote Engagement of Parents & Caregivers

California Alliance of Caregivers represents the voices of foster & kinship parents to promote the well-being of children in foster care.

California Alliance of Caregivers, Inc. is a registered 501 c(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible. Tax ID #81-2865148