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
Statewide
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
- Testify at State Hearings
- Participate in Caregiver Day at the Capitol
- Attend a Resource Family Forum
- Give feedback to your California Alliance of Caregivers Ambassador: Juline Aguilar Email
- JV 290
- Contact your legislators:
- Child & Family Team Meetings
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.