Local Parent Resources

11th District PTA of Fresno/Madera Counties

The 11th District PTA provides parents the opportunity to collaborate with other parents to help their local school.

Assistance League of Fresno

This nonprofit organization helps children in Fresno County that have been refered by school nurses by providing them with winter clothes. During traumatic experiences, this organization also gives children teddy bears for comfort.

Central Valley Children's Services Network

This nonprofit organization is Fresno County's resource and referral agency for parents seeking childcare.

Centralized Eligibility List (CEL)

The Fresno County Centralized Eligibility List (CEL) is a countywide system that allows income qualified families to apply for assistance to pay for all or part of their child care needs.

Children's Hospital Central California

The Valley's hospital for children.

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Fresno County

This nonprofit organization is dedicated to helping children who have become dependents of the court system because of family abuse or neglect.

First 5 Fresno County

First 5 is an independent, public organization that was formed after the passing of Proposition 10. First 5 focuses on enhancing childrens' life from birth through age 5.

Fresno County CalWORKs

This local agency provides information about the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids program and Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program.

Fresno County Department of Child Support Services

This agency administers and implements the Federal Child Support Program for the State of California.

Fresno County Department of Children and Family Services

A resource for services offered by Fresno County in the areas of mental health, welfare and other child services.

Fresno County Human Services System

This agency provides adults with information regarding services for children, emergencies, welfare, employment and other services offered by Fresno County.

Fresno County Library

Search for books on parenting, health, and other topics, that may be checked out at no charge from the Fresno County Library. Visit the local branches to obtain a library card and to check out books.

Fresno County Library Teens' Home Page

Find library programs for teens and a homework center.

Fresno County Library: Children's Home Page

Find library programs for children and a homework center.

Fresno County Library: Talking Book Library for the Blind

The Talking Book Library offers books and magazines for all ages on cassette tape and Braille to blind, visually impaired, or physically disabled persons. The library carries over 54,000 cassette books with material for all ages: fiction, non-fiction, biography, history, romance, suspense, mystery, science fiction, classics, and much more. Serves Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare Counties.

Fresno County Water Safety Council

This agency is focused on improving and assessing water safety programs, information and education on how to reduce drownings through water safety.

Fresno: FamiliesFirst

A private nonprofit organization that provides children and families services through Kinship centers, crisis nurseries, school-based services, behavioral sciences, shared family care, mentoring and truancy prevention to improve the lives of children.

Head Start Partnership Project

A federally funded partnership between Fresno City College and Fresno County EOC/Head Start that provides resources and educational support to assist Fresno EOC Head Start Teachers, Teacher Assistants and Home Visitors.

HealthBanks Online Patient Education Program

A collaborative resource of participating physicians that provides Fresno patients with links to health information.

La Leche League of Fresno County

Offers information on breastfeeding.

March of Dimes, Central Valley

Offers mothers pre-natal programs to reduce the rate of premature birth and infant mortality by offering pregnancy workshops and special programs for low-income citizens.

Marjaree Mason Center

Nonprofit organization that provides shelter and a crisis hotline to women recovering from domestic violence and homelessness.

One by One Leadership

A faith-based organization that engages community members in urban leadership that will result in transforming the economy and education with a spiritual influence.

Reedley: Sierra Kings District Hospital

Birthing center for mothers with labor rooms that have private patios and soaking tubs.

Supportive Services, Inc.

Supportive Services, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, organized as a service, research, educational and advocacy agency for child care and related needs of children and families.

United Way of Fresno County

This nonprofit organization focuses on violence prevention.

Water Safety Council of Fresno County

The Water Safety Council offer water safety instruction to children and parents.