Ambulance, Fire, Law Enforcement
911
CA Early Start
Early Start – CA Department of Developmental Services
1-800–515–2229 or earlystart@dds.ca.gov
CalWorks childcare and financial information
Caregiver Mentor Program
First aid, CPR and Annual Trainings
1 (800) 200-1222 (Grossmont College)
Casey Family Services
CDSS Resource Family Approval Program
Child Abuse Hotline
1 (800) 344-6000
Child Care Resources
Types of Child Care | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)
1-800-481-2151 or 619-521-3070
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
1 (858) 569-2019
earlystart@dds.ca.gov
Easter Seals Child Development Services
1 (800) 221-6827
Facilities in each region
Faith In Motion
Foster Care Eligibility/MediCal and coverage information
1 (619) 767-5000
Foster Family Agencies
Grossmont College- Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Care Education Program
Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children
1 (858) 650-5549
Head Start | Neighborhood House Association
1 (888) 873-5145 (3-5 Yrs.)
KIDSline
General questions, social worker contact; RFA process & Options program
1 (877) 792-5437
Online training for resources parents
QPI trainings – For a list of other trainings please visit QPICalifornia.org
QPI California Just in Time Training | Home – Training you need, when and where you need it.
Training, support, and classes available for all resource families through the Foster and Adoptive Kinship Care Education (FAKCE) through Grossmont College.
Home – Foster and Kinship Care Education Program
Options for Recovery Program
Paternity and Establishing Fatherhood
Placement Coordinator’s Office (PCO)
To report a Vacancy or Voluntary Hold
1 (858) 650-5879
Polinsky Children’s Center (PCC)
1 (858) 514-4600
Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI)
Resource Assistance Programs
211
Resource Family Approval Main Line
1 (858) 650-5876
Respite Services for Resource Parents
CWSRespite.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov or (858) 285-7437/285-7438
RFA Manual Para Familias de Recursos
RFA Resource Family Handbook
San Diego Foster Parent Association
Assistance for caregivers
1 (619) 579-4900
San Diego Youth Services
San Diego Regional Center
SDRC | San Diego Regional Center
Early Start Intake: 858-496-4318
Sibling Events
Monthly events/summer camp for separated siblings
1 (858) 751-6613
Special Care Rate
Assistance for children that require extra care medical/personal care
1 (858) 650-5533
Straight From the Heart
Assistance for caregivers (bedding, clothing, shoes, sports equipment, etc.)
1 (760) 744-2240
The YMCA
Bridge Program and other child care assistance
1 (619) 521-3055 x2622 (All Ages)
UPAC Teen Recovery Services
1 (619) 521-5720
Voluntary Guardianship Probate Court
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP)
1 (619) 235-5656 x113
Written Directives
YMCA Kinship Navigator
Assistance for Grandparent/Relative caregivers for basic need items, support groups, childcare, mental health services
1 (619) 543-9850 x12440