Family Urgent Response System
833-939-3877
For Access to Behavioral Health Services or the Crisis Line
800-900-2075
CalHOPE Warm Line
833-317-HOPE(4673)
24-hour Suicide Prevention
800-273-TALK (8255)
Virtual Support Services
Redwood Coast Regional Center
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
Lake Family Resource Center 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
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program
Mental Health Resources
Child Care
Rural Communities Child Care
Head Start
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