San Mateo County Information & Resources For Children & Families

Family Urgent Response System
833-939-3877

For Access to Behavioral Health Services or the Crisis Line
800-686-0101

CalHOPE Warm Line
833-317-HOPE(4673)

24-hour Suicide Prevention
800-273-0255

Virtual Support Services

 

Family Resource Center
Foster & Kinship Care Education (FKCE)
Help Me Grow
CASA
Regional Center
Office of Education
Office of Education- Foster Youth Resources
Mental Health Services
Crisis Services
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program
Kinship Navigator 
First 5
NAMI
Head Start 
Home Internet Service FREE – $23/month
Free Online Tutoring Services For Foster Youth  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

Statewide
California Provider Helpline (For Foster & Kinship Parents!) 1-833-99YOUTH (999-6884)
Alliance for Children’s Rights
Kinship Navigator
iFoster
CAC Foster & Kinship Newsletters

 

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