Family Urgent Response System (FURS)
833-939-3877
For Access to Behavioral Health Services or the Crisis Line
855-OC-Links (625-4657)
CalHOPE Warm Line
833-317-HOPE(4673)
24-hour Suicide Prevention
877-727-4747
Virtual Support Services
Orange County Social Services Agency
Foster Care Auxiliary of Orange County – Clothing Closet
Foster & Kinship Care Education – Saddleback College
Family Resource Centers
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Car Seat Program
Help Me Grow – Developmental Screening
Regional Center
County Office of Education
Office of Education – Foster Youth Services
Covid-19 Resources
Advantage Foster Family Agency
ABC Foster Family Agency
Crittenton Foster Family Agency
Home Internet Service Free – $23/month
Free Tutoring Services For Foster Youth
211 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
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
- Contact your legislators:
- Assemblymember Sharon Quirk- Silva CONTACT
- Senator Dave Min CONTACT ME
- Child & Family Team Meetings
- Education Resources
- Mental Health Resources
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