Family Urgent Response System
833-939-3877
For Access to Behavioral Health Services or the Crisis Line
888-868-1649
CalHOPE Warm Line
833-317-HOPE(4673)
Children’s Mental Health Services
805-737-6600
Virtual Support Services
Become A Resource Family
Family Resource Centers
Foster & Kinship Care Education (FKCE) Allan Hancock College
Kinship Navigator
Angels Foster Care Agency
Car Seat Program
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Tri-Counties Regional Center
County Office of Education
Office of Education- Foster Youth Resources
Covid-19 Resources
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
Wellness
Department of Behavioral Health
Crisis Hotlines
LGBTQ Resources
Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC)
Child Care
Children’s Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County
Early 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
- Give feedback to your California Alliance of Caregivers Ambassador: Shelly Best Email
- JV 290
- Contact your legislators:
- 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