Family Urgent Response System
(FURS): 833-939-3877
For Access to Behavioral Health Services or the Crisis Line
559-582-4481
CalHOPE Warm Line
833-317-HOPE(4673)
24-hour Suicide Prevention
800-273-TALK(8255)
Virtual Support Services
Resource Family Approval
Car Seat Program
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Central Valley Regional Center
Office of Education
Office of Education – Foster Youth Services
Covid-19 Resources
Affordable Home Internet Services
Tutoring 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
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: Sheila Long EMAIL Sheila
- 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