Mariposa County Information & Resources for Children & Families

Family Urgent Response System
833-939-3877
For Access to Behavioral Health Services or the Crisis Line
800-549-6741
CalHOPE Warm Line
833-317-HOPE(4673)

Suicide Prevention Hotline
888-506-5991

Virtual Support Services

Central Valley Regional Center
Mariposa County Office of Education
Foster Youth Education Services
Kinship Navigator
211 Resources
Home Internet Service FREE – $23/month
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

Wellness
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Merced-Mariposa
First 5 Mariposa

Child Care
Infant/Child Enrichment Services (ICES) – Child Care Resource/Referral
Madera/Mariposa County Head Start

 

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

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

  • Contact your legislators:
    • Assemblymember Frank Bigelow CONTACT
    • Senator Melissa Hurtado CONTACT