RESOURCES FOR WHEN YOU NEED A LITTLE HELP
NEW INJURY REPORTING PROTOCOL
CAREGIVER LETTER ON INJURY REPORTING
INJURY REPORT FORM 04-609
CHILD/YOUTH NON SERIOUS INJURY REPORTING LOG
QUESTIONS TO ASK AT PLACEMENT!
PLACEMENT CHECKLIST FOR FOSTER PARENTS
ROUTINE MEDICATION FORM
TAKE THIS FORM TO YOUR PEDIATRICIAN TO AUTHORIZE OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS
ROUTINE MEDICATION FORM
CAREGIVER LETTER ON INJURY REPORTING
INJURY REPORT FORM 04-609
CHILD/YOUTH NON SERIOUS INJURY REPORTING LOG
QUESTIONS TO ASK AT PLACEMENT!
PLACEMENT CHECKLIST FOR FOSTER PARENTS
ROUTINE MEDICATION FORM
TAKE THIS FORM TO YOUR PEDIATRICIAN TO AUTHORIZE OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS
ROUTINE MEDICATION FORM
CHILDCARE
RFA FAMILY RESPITE CHILDCARE
PEGGY RUFER at (858) 285-7437
NATASHA GARCIA at (858) 285-7438
HIYAB TESFU at (619) 768-8549
OLIVER CABANA at (858) 790-4466
EMAIL [email protected]
RFA FAMILY RESPITE CHILDCARE
PEGGY RUFER at (858) 285-7437
NATASHA GARCIA at (858) 285-7438
HIYAB TESFU at (619) 768-8549
OLIVER CABANA at (858) 790-4466
EMAIL [email protected]
YMCA CHILDCARE RESOURCE SERVICES
TO GET HELP FINDING CHILDCARE
PHONE: 800-481-2151
TO GET HELP FINDING CHILDCARE
PHONE: 800-481-2151
YMCA BRIDGE
FOR HELP WITH CHILDCARE FUNDING
Email at [email protected]
NOTIFY THE WORKER TO PUT IN A REFERRAL FOR YOU
YMCA ALSO HAS OTHER PROGRAMS TO INQUIRE ABOUT
YMCA PROGRAMS FOR DAYCARE
FOR HELP WITH CHILDCARE FUNDING
Email at [email protected]
NOTIFY THE WORKER TO PUT IN A REFERRAL FOR YOU
YMCA ALSO HAS OTHER PROGRAMS TO INQUIRE ABOUT
YMCA PROGRAMS FOR DAYCARE
SUPPORT
STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART
SUPPORT FOR FOSTER CHILDREN/RESOURCE/KINSHIP AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS
SAN DIEGO FOSTER PARENT ASSOCIATION
SAN DIEGO RESOURCE PARENT SUPPORT
MENTOR PROGRAM
FOSTER ADOPTIVE AND KINSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAM CALL 1 800 200 1222
FURS-FAMILY URGENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
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 TO KIDS
Offers resources for current and former foster youth, including the following programs:
SOMETHING SPECIAL AND BIRTHDAY FUND
CAMP CONNECT
GUARDIAN SCHOLARS
SAN DIEGO YOUTH SERVICES
Post adoption resources for youth and families
ADVOKIDS
Legal resources for foster youth, siblings and resource families
FIRST FIVE PROGRAM
Resources for children 5 and under
FOSTER YOUTH EDUCATION RESOURCES (BIRTH TO COLLEGE)
iFOSTER FREE ONLINE TUTORING K-12
SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression) resources:
Resources for foster and adoptive families
FOSTERING CHANGE
Youth Mentor program Supports for children aging out of foster care
REGIONAL CENTER
Support and services for special needs and at risk children
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION
ASSIST STUDENTS (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 EXCPERIENCE
EMAIL: YMCA KINSHIP SUPPORT
YMCA HAS TONS OF RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR FAMILY AS WELL AS SUPPORT GROUPS SPECIFICALLY FOR KINSHIP FAMILIES, ALL FREE OF COST
PHONE: 1-877-962-4546
EDUCATION LIASON BY REGION EMAIL
FAKCE! FREE TRAINING, SUPPORT GROUPS AND CPR/FIRST AID
WRAP AROUND SERVICES
OUTDOOR OUTREACH
YFS- YOUTH FIRESETTER PROGRAM
ASSESS AND HELP PREVENT YOUTH FROM CONTINUED FIRE SETTING
SDG&E CARE PROGRAM
WHEN YOU HAVE A FOSTER CHILDWITH MEDI-CAL IN YOUR HOME, YOU WILL QUALIFY FOR UP TO 30% DISCOUNT ON YOUR MONTHLY SDG&E BILL
SMILES CHANGE LIVES
FINANCIAL HELP WITH ORTHODONTIC CARE
FOOD BANKS
FOOD ASSISTANCE
WIC
BABY FORMULA AND FOOD
SAN DIEGO DIAPER BANK
PROVIDES DIAPERS TO FAMILIES IN NEED
MY GIRLFRIEND'S CLOSET
PROVIDES GENTLY USED TEEN GIRL CLOTHING
CAR SEAT PROGRAM
NATIONAL CENTER FOR ADOPTION COMPETENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Their goal is to improve mental health outcomes for children and families who experience child welfare by providing technical assistance to increase access to the child welfare competent mental health services that children and families need. They have a 5 year grant from the Children’s Bureau. If resources on a particular topic are needed, they can provide support to find those resources. All resource on their website are free to use and copy.
NETSMARTZ HOME
Curriculum for parents on online safety, sextortion and resources to help a child if a child has been targeted: takeitdown.ncmec.org. Curriculum for children as well (not something we will probably use, but perhaps others may be interested). Parent curriculum has talking points and videos included.
BETTER LIVES THROUGH BETTER CHOICES
National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth. Lots of great articles, not for copying, but for information.
SAFER SOCIETY
Taking Action Book free download- Support for Families of Children and Adolescents with Sexual Behavior issues.
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION CENTER ON CHILDREN AND THE LAW
LEGAL CENTER FOR FOSTER CARE AND EDUCATION
TEAM OF ADVOCATES FOR SPECIAL KIDS (TASK)
San Diego
3845 Spring Dr Room 21
Spring Valley CA 91977
(619) 282-0846
EMAIL: [email protected]
OPTIONS FOR RECOVERY PROGRAM
Perinatal Substance Abuse and HIV Infant Program: Also known as Options for Recovery (OFR), the Options Program recruits, trains, and supports resource families who would like to specialize in caring for children ages 0 to 60 months who are substance exposed and/or HIV positive. For more information, please call the Options Coordinator Graciela Soto at 619-813-7519 or email [email protected].
ACTIVITIES
URBAN SURF 4 KIDS
PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA
OFFERS SURF CAMPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
PHONE: 858-999-5103
EMAIL: [email protected]
STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART
SUPPORT FOR FOSTER CHILDREN/RESOURCE/KINSHIP AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS
SAN DIEGO FOSTER PARENT ASSOCIATION
SAN DIEGO RESOURCE PARENT SUPPORT
MENTOR PROGRAM
FOSTER ADOPTIVE AND KINSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAM CALL 1 800 200 1222
FURS-FAMILY URGENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
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 TO KIDS
Offers resources for current and former foster youth, including the following programs:
SOMETHING SPECIAL AND BIRTHDAY FUND
CAMP CONNECT
GUARDIAN SCHOLARS
SAN DIEGO YOUTH SERVICES
Post adoption resources for youth and families
ADVOKIDS
Legal resources for foster youth, siblings and resource families
FIRST FIVE PROGRAM
Resources for children 5 and under
FOSTER YOUTH EDUCATION RESOURCES (BIRTH TO COLLEGE)
iFOSTER FREE ONLINE TUTORING K-12
SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression) resources:
Resources for foster and adoptive families
FOSTERING CHANGE
Youth Mentor program Supports for children aging out of foster care
REGIONAL CENTER
Support and services for special needs and at risk children
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION
ASSIST STUDENTS (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 EXCPERIENCE
EMAIL: YMCA KINSHIP SUPPORT
YMCA HAS TONS OF RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR FAMILY AS WELL AS SUPPORT GROUPS SPECIFICALLY FOR KINSHIP FAMILIES, ALL FREE OF COST
PHONE: 1-877-962-4546
EDUCATION LIASON BY REGION EMAIL
FAKCE! FREE TRAINING, SUPPORT GROUPS AND CPR/FIRST AID
WRAP AROUND SERVICES
OUTDOOR OUTREACH
YFS- YOUTH FIRESETTER PROGRAM
ASSESS AND HELP PREVENT YOUTH FROM CONTINUED FIRE SETTING
SDG&E CARE PROGRAM
WHEN YOU HAVE A FOSTER CHILDWITH MEDI-CAL IN YOUR HOME, YOU WILL QUALIFY FOR UP TO 30% DISCOUNT ON YOUR MONTHLY SDG&E BILL
SMILES CHANGE LIVES
FINANCIAL HELP WITH ORTHODONTIC CARE
FOOD BANKS
FOOD ASSISTANCE
WIC
BABY FORMULA AND FOOD
SAN DIEGO DIAPER BANK
PROVIDES DIAPERS TO FAMILIES IN NEED
MY GIRLFRIEND'S CLOSET
PROVIDES GENTLY USED TEEN GIRL CLOTHING
CAR SEAT PROGRAM
NATIONAL CENTER FOR ADOPTION COMPETENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Their goal is to improve mental health outcomes for children and families who experience child welfare by providing technical assistance to increase access to the child welfare competent mental health services that children and families need. They have a 5 year grant from the Children’s Bureau. If resources on a particular topic are needed, they can provide support to find those resources. All resource on their website are free to use and copy.
NETSMARTZ HOME
Curriculum for parents on online safety, sextortion and resources to help a child if a child has been targeted: takeitdown.ncmec.org. Curriculum for children as well (not something we will probably use, but perhaps others may be interested). Parent curriculum has talking points and videos included.
BETTER LIVES THROUGH BETTER CHOICES
National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth. Lots of great articles, not for copying, but for information.
SAFER SOCIETY
Taking Action Book free download- Support for Families of Children and Adolescents with Sexual Behavior issues.
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION CENTER ON CHILDREN AND THE LAW
LEGAL CENTER FOR FOSTER CARE AND EDUCATION
TEAM OF ADVOCATES FOR SPECIAL KIDS (TASK)
San Diego
3845 Spring Dr Room 21
Spring Valley CA 91977
(619) 282-0846
EMAIL: [email protected]
OPTIONS FOR RECOVERY PROGRAM
Perinatal Substance Abuse and HIV Infant Program: Also known as Options for Recovery (OFR), the Options Program recruits, trains, and supports resource families who would like to specialize in caring for children ages 0 to 60 months who are substance exposed and/or HIV positive. For more information, please call the Options Coordinator Graciela Soto at 619-813-7519 or email [email protected].
ACTIVITIES
URBAN SURF 4 KIDS
PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA
OFFERS SURF CAMPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
PHONE: 858-999-5103
EMAIL: [email protected]
Important numbers for Resource Families
CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE: 800-344-6000
RFA MAIN LINE INFORMATION: 858-650-5876
KIDS LINE PHONE: 87 7-792-KIDS: (5437)
SAN DIEGO COUNTY OMBUDSMAN: 619-643-5496
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES/CRISES LINE: 888-724-7240
24 HOUR SUICIDE PREVENTION LINE: 800-273-8255
CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE: 800-344-6000
RFA MAIN LINE INFORMATION: 858-650-5876
KIDS LINE PHONE: 87 7-792-KIDS: (5437)
SAN DIEGO COUNTY OMBUDSMAN: 619-643-5496
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES/CRISES LINE: 888-724-7240
24 HOUR SUICIDE PREVENTION LINE: 800-273-8255
