- Resource Parent Ombudsman
- The Resource Parent Ombudsman is specifically dedicated to responding to caregivers’ (resource parents and relatives) inquiries regarding visitation, policy and procedures, transitions of children leaving the resource parent home, or issues with social worker communication.
- Resource Parent Mentor Program
- New and current Resource Parents receive support and guidance from experienced Resource Parents, with all of the information and community resources to be effective and demonstrate excellent parenting, system navigation, and collaboration.
- Call 800-200-1222 to request a mentor today!
- Foster and Kinship Care Education Program
- Training, support, and classes available for all caregivers through the Foster and Adoptive Kinship Care Education (FAKCE) through Grossmont College
- Quality Parenting Initiative QPI
- Straight From the Heart: North County Resource Parent support
- San Diego County Foster Parent Association
- 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:
- Monthly events/summer camp for siblings separated in foster care: https://promises2kids.org/camp-connect/
- 1 (858) 751-6613
- Guardian Scholars, for older youth in foster care: https://promises2kids.org/guardian-scholars/
- San Diego Youth Services: https://sdyouthservices.org/services/adoption-support/
- Post adoption resources for youth and families
- Advokids: https://advokids.org/
- Legal resources for foster youth, siblings and resource families
- CA Early Start
- Early Start – CA Department of Developmental Services
- 1-800–515–2229 or earlystart@dds.ca.gov
- Voices for Children – To Become A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
- https://www.speakupnow.org/
- 1 (858) 569-2019
- 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
- UPAC Teen Recovery Services
- 1 (619) 521-5720
- Together We Rise: https://www.togetherwerise.org/how-we-help/
- Resources for foster and adoptive families
- 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://cacaregivers.org/
- 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 (resources and activities for relative caregivers as well as support groups specifically for Kinship families)
- YMCA Kinship Navigator
- Assistance for Grandparent/Relative caregivers for basic need items, support groups, childcare, mental health services
- 1 (619) 543-9850 x12440
- Voluntary Guardianship Probate Court
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP)- 1 (619) 235-5656 x113
- Support with educational issues for youth in foster care: fysinfo@sdcoe.net
- Wraparound Services: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/foster-care/wraparound
- Support and services for the youth and the entire resource family
- Outdoor Outreach: https://www.outdooroutreach.org/programs/
- Support and resources for kids 9-24 impacted by social inequality
- YFS- Youth Fire setter Program: https://burninstitute.org/youth-firesetter-referral/
- Assess and help prevent youth from continued fire setting
- Urban Surf 4 Kids: https://urbansurf4kids.org/
- Program for children who have experienced complex trauma, offers surf camps and other activities
- Phone: 858.999.5103
- Email: info@us4k.org
