Pregnant and Parenting Youth


  • ​​Family Resource Centers - Free Services at the Family Resource Centers include, transportation, parent timeout and play care, immunization clinics, car seat training, hearing and dental screenings, other family support activities. Information and resource line is 916-244-1906.
  • Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance - Apply for CalWorks, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and other benefits in Sacramento County.
  • Center for Fathers and Families - Resources and support for fathers.
  • First Five Sacramento - Resources, programs and literature regarding parenting and health of children ages 0 to 5.
  • Medi-Cal for Families - Apply on line, look for doctors, dentists and eye doctors.
  • Sacramento Covered - Connecting uninsured eligible families to subsidized healthcare programs.
  • Sacramento Food Bank - Emergency Food and clothing for families.
  • Pregnancy Re​source Guide​ - Pregnancy Resource Guide
  • Sacramento Women, Infant Children Program (WIC)​ - Free, healthy food for pregnant women, new mothers and children.
  • Women, Infant and Children Program (WIC) in California - Free, healthy food for pregnant women, new mothers and children.
  • Women's Health Specialist - Find a Center near you. Empowering women through support, education, self-help and services to be able to make the best health care decisions for themselves. Get information on birth control, abortion, and sexually transmitted diseases.
  • Planned Parenthood - Find a center near you. Information on birth control, abortion and sexually transmitted diseases. 
  • My Mother's Voice - Provides information to parents regarding nurturing your child. Also provides mentors for young mothers.
  • Chicks in Crisis - Assists in developing a parenting plan, whether it is parenting or open adoption. Provides information regarding parenting and nutrition.  Resources include Amber's Closet which provides donated food, diapers, wipes, infant clothing and maternity wear.
  • The Birthing Project​ - Provides prenatal and gynecological care such as sexually transmitted disease testing and cervical and breast cancer screenings, as well as comprehensive risk reduction/leadership programs targeted towards female youth through the Leadership and Empowerment Institute for Girls and Young Women.
  • Nurse Family Partnership - Voluntary program that partners first-time moms with nurse home visitors. A trained nurse will visit you throughout your pregnancy and until your baby turns two years old. During visits, your nurse will provide knowledge, support and answer all of your questions as well as prepare you for childbirth.
  • Black Infant Health Program - Free program for 18 and older pregnant and parenting African American women to improve the health of moms and their babies.  Provides a support group intervention that encourages empowerment and social support. In addition, social service case management is provided to ensure access to community and health-related services.
  • Sutter Teen Program - Free program for pregnant or parenting teens 18 years of age or younger. You can receive assistance with parenting questions, completing or enrolling in school, support and counseling.
  • Sacramento County Public Health - Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Program.
  • California Pregnant and Parenting Youth​ Guide - Questions and answers for youth in foster care who are pregnant and/or parenting. 
  • Daycare Resources
  • Mentoring Options Brochure - Foster Youth
  • Mentoring Options Brochure - Providers
  •  EPY Surveys


 
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