RESOURCES FOR WHEN YOU NEED A LITTLE HELP
PLACEMENT CHECKLIST FOR FOSTER PARENTS
This form is available online, page 182 of the Foster Parent & Kinship Manual
Routine Medication Form
Take this form to your pediatrician to have them authorize over-the-counter medications.
This form is available online, page 181 of the Foster Parent & Kinship Manual
This form is available online, page 182 of the Foster Parent & Kinship Manual
Routine Medication Form
Take this form to your pediatrician to have them authorize over-the-counter medications.
This form is available online, page 181 of the Foster Parent & Kinship Manual
Respite Services:
RFA family respite childcare:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/cs/child_welfare_services/respite-services.html
RFA family respite childcare:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/cs/child_welfare_services/respite-services.html
YMCA Childcare Resource Services- To get help finding childcare:
https://www.ymcasd.org/community-support/childcare-resource-service
800-481-2151
https://www.ymcasd.org/community-support/childcare-resource-service
800-481-2151
YMCA Bridge (financial help with daycare): Notify the child’s worker you would like to be signed up for this program
e-mail YMCA- childcarebridge@ymca.org
YMCA also has other programs for daycare you can inquire about:
http://www.childcaresandiego.com/
e-mail YMCA- childcarebridge@ymca.org
YMCA also has other programs for daycare you can inquire about:
http://www.childcaresandiego.com/
Support:
Straight From the Heart: https://www.straightfromtheheartinc.org/
North County Resource Parent support
San Diego County Foster Parent Association: http://www.sdcfpa.com/index.html
San Diego Resource Parent support
Mentor Program- through FAKCE (Grossmont college) call 800-200-1222 to get a mentor
FURS- Family Urgent Response System: CAL-FURS.org
1-833-939-3877
A free 24/7/365 hotline for current or former foster youth and your caregivers to call and get immediate help for any big or small issues you may be having
Promises 2 Kids: https://promises2kids.org/programs/
Offers resources for current and former foster youth, including the following programs:
Something Special Fund & Birthday Club: https://promises2kids.org/something-special-fund/
Camp Connect: https://promises2kids.org/camp-connect/
Guardian Scholars: https://promises2kids.org/guardian-scholars/
San Diego Youth Services: https://sdyouthservices.org/services/
Post adoption resources for youth and families
Advokids: https://advokids.org/
Legal resources for foster youth, siblings and resource families
First Five Program: https://first5sandiego.org/programs/all-programs/
Resources for children 5 and under
Foster Youth Education Resources (Birth to College): https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/california-foster-youth-education-resource-hub
iFoster free online tutoring K-12: https://www.ifoster.org/blogs/ifoster-learn-to-be/
SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression) resources: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/foster-care/sogie/resources
Together We Rise: https://www.togetherwerise.org/how-we-help/
Resources for foster and adoptive families
Fostering Change: https://www.fosteringchange.org/
Youth Mentor program
Supports for children aging out of foster care
Regional Center: https://www.sdrc.org/
Support and services for special needs and at risk children
Department of Rehabilitation Student Services: https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/StudentServices
Assist students (ages 16-21) that have an IEP, 504 plan, or disability, with pre-employment Transition Services. Including a Work Experience program where they pay students to volunteer at a business to gain work experience.
Support for non-black caregivers: https://www.cacaregivers.org/resourcesfornonblackcaregivers/
Support for caregivers learning how to care for the hair, skin and culture of black children
YMCA Kinship support: 1-877-962-4546
e-mail- kinshipyfs@ymca.org (the YMCA has tons of resources and activities for your family as well as support groups specifically for Kinship families, all free of cost!)
Education liaison is by region:- email to ask who your liaison is: fysinfo@sdcoe.net
Free training classes, support groups, and CPR through FAKCE!: Sign up for classes at: http://www.fakce.org
Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI) and Just in Time training/education: http://www.qpicalifornia.org/
Wraparound Services: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/foster-care/wraparound
Outdoor Outreach: https://www.outdooroutreach.org/programs/
Straight From the Heart: https://www.straightfromtheheartinc.org/
North County Resource Parent support
San Diego County Foster Parent Association: http://www.sdcfpa.com/index.html
San Diego Resource Parent support
Mentor Program- through FAKCE (Grossmont college) call 800-200-1222 to get a mentor
FURS- Family Urgent Response System: CAL-FURS.org
1-833-939-3877
A free 24/7/365 hotline for current or former foster youth and your caregivers to call and get immediate help for any big or small issues you may be having
Promises 2 Kids: https://promises2kids.org/programs/
Offers resources for current and former foster youth, including the following programs:
Something Special Fund & Birthday Club: https://promises2kids.org/something-special-fund/
Camp Connect: https://promises2kids.org/camp-connect/
Guardian Scholars: https://promises2kids.org/guardian-scholars/
San Diego Youth Services: https://sdyouthservices.org/services/
Post adoption resources for youth and families
Advokids: https://advokids.org/
Legal resources for foster youth, siblings and resource families
First Five Program: https://first5sandiego.org/programs/all-programs/
Resources for children 5 and under
Foster Youth Education Resources (Birth to College): https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/california-foster-youth-education-resource-hub
iFoster free online tutoring K-12: https://www.ifoster.org/blogs/ifoster-learn-to-be/
SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression) resources: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/foster-care/sogie/resources
Together We Rise: https://www.togetherwerise.org/how-we-help/
Resources for foster and adoptive families
Fostering Change: https://www.fosteringchange.org/
Youth Mentor program
Supports for children aging out of foster care
Regional Center: https://www.sdrc.org/
Support and services for special needs and at risk children
Department of Rehabilitation Student Services: https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/StudentServices
Assist students (ages 16-21) that have an IEP, 504 plan, or disability, with pre-employment Transition Services. Including a Work Experience program where they pay students to volunteer at a business to gain work experience.
Support for non-black caregivers: https://www.cacaregivers.org/resourcesfornonblackcaregivers/
Support for caregivers learning how to care for the hair, skin and culture of black children
YMCA Kinship support: 1-877-962-4546
e-mail- kinshipyfs@ymca.org (the YMCA has tons of resources and activities for your family as well as support groups specifically for Kinship families, all free of cost!)
Education liaison is by region:- email to ask who your liaison is: fysinfo@sdcoe.net
Free training classes, support groups, and CPR through FAKCE!: Sign up for classes at: http://www.fakce.org
Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI) and Just in Time training/education: http://www.qpicalifornia.org/
Wraparound Services: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/foster-care/wraparound
Outdoor Outreach: https://www.outdooroutreach.org/programs/
Important numbers for Resource Families:
Child Abuse Hotline (use to report any child abuse as a mandated reporter, also can call to report emergency situations with your foster children. There is always a social worker available at this number. Keep this number in your phone)- 800-344-6000
RFA main info line (any RFA questions)- 858-650-5876
KIDS line (call to find or connect with your social worker or if you need contact information for a social worker- KIDSLine: (877) 792-KIDS (5437)
San Diego County Ombudsman (Jaymi Matranga- call if you have tried to work with the social worker and/or the supervisor and you are getting nowhere, this is your next call)- 619-643-5496
Respite Care Peggy Ruefer at (858) 285-7437, Natasha Garcia at (858) 285-7438, Hiyab Tesfu at (619) 768-8549, Oliver Cabana at (858) 790-4466 or email CWSRespite.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov for information
For Access to Behavioral Health Services or the Crisis Line
888-724-7240
24-hour Suicide Prevention
800-273-8255
CA helpline request: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/eccc05f3dc354436baf3daa5d632a494
1-833-99YOUTH (999-6884)
CalHOPE Warm Line: 833-317-HOPE(4673)
FAKCE- Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Care Education program- 1-800-200-1222
Child Abuse Hotline (use to report any child abuse as a mandated reporter, also can call to report emergency situations with your foster children. There is always a social worker available at this number. Keep this number in your phone)- 800-344-6000
RFA main info line (any RFA questions)- 858-650-5876
KIDS line (call to find or connect with your social worker or if you need contact information for a social worker- KIDSLine: (877) 792-KIDS (5437)
San Diego County Ombudsman (Jaymi Matranga- call if you have tried to work with the social worker and/or the supervisor and you are getting nowhere, this is your next call)- 619-643-5496
Respite Care Peggy Ruefer at (858) 285-7437, Natasha Garcia at (858) 285-7438, Hiyab Tesfu at (619) 768-8549, Oliver Cabana at (858) 790-4466 or email CWSRespite.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov for information
For Access to Behavioral Health Services or the Crisis Line
888-724-7240
24-hour Suicide Prevention
800-273-8255
CA helpline request: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/eccc05f3dc354436baf3daa5d632a494
1-833-99YOUTH (999-6884)
CalHOPE Warm Line: 833-317-HOPE(4673)
FAKCE- Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Care Education program- 1-800-200-1222