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Family Resources

These free community resources are available to help you and your family live a secure and healthy life.

General Resources

211LA
Get 24/7 access to community resources such as food, childcare, housing support, mental health care, financial assistance, crisis and disaster response and recovery, and more. Call 2-1-1 or visit their website to chat with trained specialists. 

211 Inland Southern California
Get 24/7 access to community resources such as food, childcare, housing support, mental health care, financial assistance, crisis and disaster response and recovery, and more. Call 2-1-1 or visit their website to chat with trained specialists. 

211 Orange County
Get 24/7 access to community resources such as food, childcare, housing support, mental health care, financial assistance, crisis and disaster response and recovery, and more. Call 2-1-1 or visit their website to chat with trained specialists. 

Benefits Access for Immigrants Los Angeles (BAILA)
Connect to a network of community-based organizations that help you find out what benefits you may be eligible for, help you apply for health coverage, and other benefits. Fill out a referral form online or call (818) 492-5270.

BenefitsCal
Apply, view, and renew for public assistance programs like CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and CalWORKs. 

California Connect
Also called the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP), get communication access and equipment for Californians with hearing, vision, cognitive, mobility, and speech-related disabilities. 

County of Orange Social Services Agency
Get connected to a variety of resources including child and family services, food benefits, health insurance, financial assistance, relief programs and more. 

Department of Public Social Services (LA County)
Get connected to food and nutrition services, cash assistance, health care, employment opportunities, housing, and more. 

Findhelp (Aunt Bertha)
Find resources for food pantries, meal programs, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more near you. 

New Star Family Justice Center 
Provides those who experienced family violence access to services and programs designed to empower them to become survivors and break the cycle of violence. 

Register to Vote
Register to vote or update your voter information online.

San Bernardino County Human Services
Find a variety of resources such as health care, education, child and family services, financial assistance, emergency services, and more. 

Spiritt Family Center
Get connected to services related to behavioral health, parenting and caregiving workshops, and community resources. 

We Can Coalition
Find families, children, and communities who have experienced abuse and neglect through prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. 

Housing and Shelter

American Red Cross
Use the shelter map to find the nearest options for immediate shelter during a disaster.

CalWORKs Homeless Programs (LA County)
Families receiving CalWORKs can get help securing housing through various programs offered by the Department of Public and Social Services (DPSS).

Safe Parking LA
Find safe and secure overnight parking for individuals living in their vehicles. 

Stay House LA
Tenants can find online resources to help understand their rights, educational workshops, and legal clinics. Get free legal services if you are a tenant experiencing an eviction. 

Winter Shelter (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
Find overnight shelter, meals, showers, and case management services across Los Angeles County during the program's operating months from November 1 to March 31. 

Bills and Financial Assistance

California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS)
Get started on college savings for your children by signing up for a scholarship account that can be used at eligible higher education institutions across the country. 

California Lifeline Program
Qualified households can get discounts on home phones, cell phone, or fixed broadband bills. 

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Income-eligible families can get up to $1500 to help pay heating or cooling bills, or to be used in an emergency or energy crisis like a utility disconnection.

Health Care

Covered California
Get financial help to lower the cost of your insurance by comparing health plans or seeing if you qualify for free or low-cost Medi-Cal.

Healing California
Find an event near you that offers free, quality dental, medical, and vision care. 

Immunization Information
Stay up to date on routine immunizations to help you and your family stay healthy and prevent serious diseases. 

Medi-Cal
Income-eligible individuals can get free or low-cost medical care that covers services like doctor visits, hospital care, prescription drugs, and other care such as dental, vision, and mental health services. 

My Turn - Vaccine Locator
Easily find all recommended vaccines, book appointments, and access your Digital Vaccine Record. 

Vaccines for Pregnant People (9/2025)
See which vaccines are safe during pregnancy and can help protect you and your baby from preventable diseases. 

Mental Health

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Maternal Mental Health Hotline: (833) 943-5746

988 Lifeline
Call, text, or chat with a counselor whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to. Counselors are available 24/7/365. 

BrightLife Kids
Sign up for free parent coaching that helps caregivers and kids with everyday, common concerns such as focus and attention, behaviors, emotions, and more. Those in California with a child ages 0-12 qualify. 

CalHope
Get mental health support and resources for youth, young adults, and families. Call or text their peer-run Warm Life for confidential and emotional support at (833) 317-4673 or live chat on their website. 

Department of Mental Health (Los Angeles County)
Find a collection of resources for several topics to care for your own mental health and well-being. LACDMH's help line is available 24/7 to provide mental health support, resources, and referrals at (800) 854-7771. 

Peace Over Violence
Find case management, accompaniment, legal, and individual counseling services for those who have experienced family violence. A 24/7 hotline is available. 

Postpartum Support International
Find support in navigating postpartum depression. Connect with support groups, qualified mental health professionals, peer mentors, Facebook groups, and more. Download the Connect by PSI app or call or text (800) 944-4773.

Food Assistance

FeedLA
Stop by select YMCA centers in Los Angeles County to pick up fresh produce, sign up for home deliveries, or bring your kids for a hot meal. For more information, call (323) 244-9077.

Food Pantry Locator (LA Regional Food Bank)
Enter your address to find your local food pantry. Contact your local food pantry to verify their hours. 

Market Match at Farmers Markets
Healthy food program at participating farmers' markets that gives extra money to shoppers enrolled in CalFresh for fruits and vegetables. 

Project FoodBox
Individuals with eligible clinical conditions can get medically tailored nutrition services and food boxes delivered directly to their doorstep. 

Second Harvest Food Bank (Orange County)
Enter your address to find your local food pantry, after school, or summer meal program's distribution details. Contact your local food pantry to verify their hours.

Summer Meals for Kids
Find a summer meal site that provides meals and snacks for children 18 and younger. Meals are either eat on-site or to-go based on location. Find the nearest location near you for address and hours.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Baby Friendly Hospitals
Find baby-friendly hospitals and facilities near you that uphold the standards to help parents successfully breastfeed. 

Black Infants & Families Los Angeles
Pregnant African American individuals may be able to receive free support from a birth doula at no cost. 

Black Infant Health (San Bernardino County)
San Bernardino County residents who are pregnant or six months postpartum, 16 years of age or older, and identify as Black or African-American can get free case management and weekly group classes to help set health-promoting goals for themselves and their babies. 

Cherry Blossom Family Program
Find support to make decisions regarding lactation after the loss of a baby including milk suppression or pumping for milk donation. 

CinnaMoms
CinnaMoms is WIC’s sister program that celebrates and creates a community for Black Motherhood. Connect with other parents and join virtual support circles and in-person events. 

Forever Footprints
Families who have experienced infant loss can find support groups and small gifts to help honor your baby. Medical professionals can also find education programs to help better serve families experiencing infant loss. 

Frontline Doulas
Pregnant or postpartum Black individuals in Los Angeles County can schedule a call to connect with a Black doula at no cost. Services include physical, emotional, informational, and advocacy during pregnancy and postpartum. 

Home Visiting Programs LA County
Find a home visiting program such as Early Head Start, Nurse-Family Partnerships, Welcome Baby, and more for pregnant people and families that offers the support you need. 

Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)
Inland Empire Health Plan members who are pregnant or have recently given birth can get prenatal/postpartum education, care coordination, doula services, and more. 

La Leche League
Get peer-to-peer support, education, and encouragement to help reach your breastfeeding goals. 

Legal Aid at Work: Pregnancy
Find how to get job protected leave, pay, and changes to your working conditions if you are pregnant or a new parent. 

Marijuana and Pregnancy
Learn about the effects of marijuana use during pregnancy and find helpful resources.

Pump at Work | Know Your Rights
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) most breastfeeding parents are entitled to pump in a private space provided by employers when they return to work. Know your rights to be able to pump while at work. 

Infants and Children

California Dental Association
Find free or low-cost dental care services near you.

Car Seats - Free or Low Cost Finder
Find information on Child Safety Seat Programs and see where you can get a free or low-cost car seat near you.

Car Seat Safety (LA County)
Learn how to install your car seat and see what safety seat is appropriate for your child. Find an expert in your community to help with installation, adjustments, and questions. 

Car Seat Safety (Orange County)
Learn how to install your car seat and see what safety seat is appropriate for your child. Low-income families in Orange County can get a free car seat, educational classes, and training. 

Car Seat Safety (San Bernardino County)
Find car safety resources and information. Free car seat safety classes are offered twice a month. Parents or caregivers who complete a car sea safety class are eligible to purchase a new car seat at a low cost. 

Changent
First-time moms can get paired with a home visiting nurse who provides support and advice to build a better future for free. Their Child First program provides pregnancy caregivers and children from birth through age five home-based mental health support and services.

Diaper Distributor Locator
Find free diapers at locations across Los Angeles and Orange County while supplies last. 

Early Head Start
Find home-based or center-based educational and child development services for children under age three.

First 5 California
Find resources for first-time parents, caregiver support, prenatal and breastfeeding support, learning disability services, and more.

First 5 LA
Find resources for early care and education, intervention services, healthy food, housing, and more in Los Angeles County.

Help Me Grow Inland Empire
Families with children ages 0-5 can get a free developmental screening and access to early intervention services. Call (888) 464-4316 for your free screening. 

Inland Regional Center (IRC)
Families living in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties with individuals diagnosed with disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and intellectual disability can apply for case management and service coordination.

Orange County Child Support Services
Schedule a video or phone interview with a child support professional. Get assistance with child support processes, and connections to resources such as legal, health, employment, and more.

Regional Centers (Department of Developmental Services)
Get assessments, program referrals, and case management services for those with developmental disabilities. 

San Bernardino Fatherhood
Fathers of infants and children living in San Bernardino County can find resources for kid-friendly activities, social events, case management services, and more. 

Sesame Workshop
Find fun and engaging child development resources such as printables, videos, and more activities for families with children from birth to age 6. 

Welcome Baby Program
Learn about your new role as a parent, early child development, and get help with health care, insurance, nutrition, breastfeeding, and more. The program is free for pregnant and postpartum women. 

Legal Aid

California Department of Social Services
Find free or low-cost immigration legal services and providers near you.

Community Legal Aid SoCal
Low-income individuals and families can get support and services with civil legal issues such as housing, domestic violence, immigration, consumer defense, and more. Visit the website or call the hotline at (714) 571-5200. 

Keep Your Benefits
Learn how public benefits could affect different immigration options under the current public charge rule. 

LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs
Find resources to help you understand your rights, get immigration assistance, and join weekly workshops on benefit changes. 

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Get connections to legal services, government assistance, employment, housing, immigration services, and more. 

Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino
Apply for legal services and get assistance with housing and homelessness, domestic violence, employment, foreclosure, eviction, and more. For legal advice, call (909) 889-7328.

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County residents can access free legal help, workshops, and resources such as housing, healthcare, family services, and more. 

Red Cards - Print Your Own
Print an immigration red card in your language to help you assert and translate your constitutional rights with immigration officers. 

WIC and Public Charge
Find information regarding WIC and Public Charge, immigration resources, and free or low-cost legal resources for immigrants. 

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