Family Urgent Response System
833-939-3877
For Access to Behavioral Health Services or the Crisis Line
888-849-5728
CalHOPE Warm Line
833-317-HOPE(4673)
24-hour Suicide Prevention
800-273-TALK (8255)
Virtual Support Services
Redwood Coast Regional Center
Foster Parent Resources
Foster & Kinship Care Education (FKCE) – College of the Redwoods
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Office of Education
Office of Education Foster Youth Services
Home Internet Service Free – $23/month
Free Tutoring Services For Foster Youth
2-1-1 Resources
Post-Adoption Services 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
Wellness
Behavioral Health
United Indian Health Services
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program
Child Care
Head Start
Changing Tides – Resource and Referral
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
- JV 290
- Child & Family Team Meetings
- Education Resources
- Mental Health Resources
- Contact your legislators:
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