Resources
Welcome to the Foster & Kinship Care Education Program (FKCE) Resource List. This
list was created to provide all caregivers of foster and adoptive children with local
and national resources in order to help you better meet the needs of the children
in your care. We hope this list will serve as a “one-stop shop” for you.
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Crisis Intervention |
Educational Resources |
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Ethnic/Cultural Services |
Foster/Kinship Care |
Health & Safety |
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Legal Resources |
Special Needs |
Teens/Young Adults |
Counseling & Support
Aspiranet1620 Cummins Drive, Ste. C 420 E. Canal Drive
Modesto 95358 Turlock 95380
(209) 576-1750 (209) 669-2583
Website
Services include foster care and adoption support, residential group home care, support for youth making the transition from foster care to adulthood, mental and behavioral health services, intensive home-based care, and community-based family resources.
Beyond the Walls for Kids
Maddux Youth Center
615 Sierra Drive
Modesto 95351
(209) 613-7488 (209) 380-6768 (bilingual)
Website
A faith-based support group for children ages 7-14 of the incarcerated. See website for meeting location.
Center for Human Services
2000 W. Briggsmore Avenue, Ste. I
Modesto 95350
(209) 526-1476
Website
Offers a variety of services including youth and family counseling, mental health services, crisis intervention, support groups, substance use treatment groups for teens ages 12-17, and anger management services.
Central Stars Community Services
1539 McHenry Avenue (administration)
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 702-0139
Website
Works with underserved children and youth ages 6-17 and families who have a mental illness or condition, have been hospitalized (or are at risk), and those who need individualized mental health services and linkages to services.
Children’s Outpatient Counseling
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services
1700 McHenry Village Way, Ste. 11B 2925 Niagara Drive, Ste. 3
Modesto 95350 Turlock 95382
(209) 550-5860 (209) 669-6771
Website
Provides mental health services to families with children ages 6-21 experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties. Services include assessment and evaluation; individual, group and family counseling; school consultation and advocacy; parent education groups; children’s social skills groups; and medication services when needed.
Early Psychosis Intervention Program–LIFE Path
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services
1400 K Street, Suite I
Modesto 95354
(209) 312-9580
Website
Provides treatment for culturally diverse transitional age youth and adults ages 14-25 experiencing early symptoms of psychosis through specialized services including outreach, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, vocational support, and independent living.
Family Partnership Center
421 E. Morris Avenue
Modesto 95354
(209) 558-7494
Website
A collaborative service center that provides multiple supportive services to children and their families. The center is currently comprised of two partner programs:
- Kinship Program (209) 558-7494 Offers support and information to relatives (grandparents, aunts, uncles) raising relative children receiving mental health services. Services include respite, recreational activities, and legal services.
- Parent Partnership Project (209) 558-8550 Focus on empowering parents of children who are challenged by their behavioral and/or emotional needs through support, information, mentoring, parenting strategies, and parent-child centered activities.
(department of Oak Valley Hospital)
1405 West F Street, Ste. A
Oakdale 95361
(209) 847-5121
Website
Serves families and children in Oakdale and surrounding rural areas. Provides community outreach, health education, parent and children support groups, resources, and referrals.
Haven Women’s Center–Youth Programs
618 13th Street
Modesto 95354
(209) 524-4331
Website
Provides the following youth programs:
- Kids Count! is a violence prevention and youth empowerment program designed for children ages 5-11 who have been or may be exposed to family violence.
- Teens Count! is a violence prevention and youth empowerment program designed for adolescents ages 12-17 who have been or may be exposed to family violence or teen dating abuse.
- T.R.U.S.T. (Teaching Respect, Understanding and Safety Together) is a peer support group for youth survivors ages 5-11 whose lives have been directly affected by sexual abuse or assault.
4640 Spyres Way, Bldg. B., Ste. 7
Modesto 95356
(209) 558-4595
Website
Provides outpatient mental health services for children ages birth to five years, including: assessment, treatment planning, individual and family therapy, rehabilitation, groups, case management, crisis intervention, and medication support.
Oakdale Family Resource & Counseling Center
631 W. F Street
Oakdale 95361
(209) 847-0420
Website
A “one-stop” family resource center providing a variety of services to Eastside residents, including mental health counseling, adult alcohol and drug treatment outpatient program, parent education, school readiness, and nutrition workshops.
Parent Resource Center
811 5th Street
Modesto 95351
(209) 549-8193
Website is currently undergoing maintenance. Check their Facebook page for information.
Offers education and supportive services that strengthen parenting skills to reduce the chance of child abuse/neglect.
Parents United of Stanislaus County
Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Services
610 14th Street
Modesto 95354
(209) 524-4858
Website
Offers support (in English and Spanish) to individuals and families affected by child sexual abuse. Peer Sponsorships is a program of volunteer families who provide support to families who have just been identified as experiencing child sexual abuse. Sponsoring families have also experienced child sexual abuse but have successfully engaged in treatment and recovery.
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services
100 Poplar Avenue (administrative office)
Modesto 95354
(209) 523-4573
Website
Supports children and families as they deal with abuse and neglect, complex emotional and behavioral issues, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, ADHD, early mental health issues, and family crisis.
Stanislaus County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
Children's System of Care & Transitional Age Youth
800 Scenic Drive, Bldg. D
Modesto 95350
(888) 376-6246
Website
Provides mental health services to children and youth.
Stanislaus County Network of Care for Behavioral Health
Website
Provides resources for individuals, families, and agencies concerned with behavioral health
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Child Grief Support Services: The following are additional counseling and support services that specifically address child grief concerns:
Camp Erin of the Central Valley
(Sponsored by Community Hospice)
4368 Spyres Way
Modesto 95356
(209) 578-6300
Website
A three-day camping experience, usually held in June, designed for children ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Located at Foothill Horizons Camp in Sonora (free of charge).
Community Hospice
4368 Spyres Way
Modesto 95356
(209) 578-6300
Website
Offers both individual and group support for children and teens grieving the death of someone close to them. Support is available at various locations throughout the Central Valley.
Jessica’s House
741 E. Main Street
Turlock 95380
(209) 250-5395
Website
Provides support in a safe place for grieving children, teens, young adults, and their families. Groups include those for parent, sibling, or grandparent loss; hope after suicide or homicide.
Crisis Intervention
Child Protective ServicesStanislaus County Community Services Agency
251 E. Hackett Road
Modesto 95358
(209) 558-3665
Hotline: (800) 558-3665 (24 hrs.)
Website
Provides protective services to prevent abuse and neglect of children and to keep all members of families safe from violence and together whenever possible.
Child Welfare-Stanislaus County
Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
251 E. Hackett Road
Modesto 95358
(209) 558-2352
Website
Provides assessments, referrals, and mental health services to children, families, resource families, and group homes. Helps children remain in the most home-like setting possible and assists them through the child welfare process.
Children’s Crisis Center
(209) 577-0138
(209) 577-4413 (24-hour crisis counseling)
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Provides 24-hour emergency shelter and child care services to children from birth to 17 years of age. Coordinates visitations for Stanislaus County foster children. Resource parents should consult with their social worker if needing this service.
Family Urgent Response System (FURS)
(833) 939-FURS (833-939-3877)
Website
FURS is a coordinated statewide, regional, and county-level system designed to provide current and former foster youth and their caregivers with immediate, trauma-informed support when they need it. FURS can be an alternative for families who previously resorted to calling 911 or law enforcement.
Juvenile Justice Outpatient Services
2215 Blue Gum Avenue
Modesto 95358
(209) 525-5401
Website
Services include mental health and alcohol and drug services to youth who are on probation and their families or caregivers. Goal of services is to help keep youth with their families, reduce criminal behavior, and strengthen families.
Suicide Prevention Services:
Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
Website
The following resources are available for those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, all of which are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
- Stanislaus County Community Services Response TeamAccess Line: (209) 558-4600
- Stanislaus County Warm Line (having a hard time making it through the day but are not in crisis): (209) 558-4600
- National crisis hotlines: 1-800-273-TALK, 1-800-SUICIDE, or (530) 885-2300
Hotline: (866) 488-7386
Website
National organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning young people under age 25. Text and instant messaging options also available on the website.
Educational Resources
Financial Aid Guide for California Foster Youth
This 20-page downloadable guide (in English and Spanish) provides information on the different types of financial aid available to California foster youth planning on attending college. Included is information on how to complete the FAFSA, tips on what to do after the FAFSA to ensure maximum aid awards, and explains how to stay in good standing and keep getting financial assistance for school.
Website
Provides guides on scholarships, tuition assistance, housing vouchers, and other financial aid for college-bound foster youth.
Foster Care to Success
Website
Provides college funding and support services for foster youth including tuition grants, living stipends, book money, academic coaches, and internship opportunities.
1100 H Street
Modesto 95354
(209) 238-1384 (Student Support Specialist)
Website
Programs provide support services to foster children who suffer the traumatic effects of displacement from family and schools and multiple placements in foster care. Education-related services include instruction, counseling, tutoring, mentoring, and vocational training.
Website
Promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five years from low-income families by providing early childhood education, and health and nutrition services. Website provides Head Start locations in Modesto.
Modesto Junior College
Resources for Foster Youth and Homeless Youth
MJC East Campus
435 College Avenue
Modesto 95350
(209) 575-6480–Liz Camboia, Foster Youth Liaison
Website
A “one-stop” shop for foster and homeless youth wishing to attend MJC:
- Resources include a checklist for getting started; and assistance in registration, financial aid, and housing.
- Click here for information on the Bridge Program, whose participants are former foster youth, former wards of the court, or EOP&S eligible students. Students in the program take classes together for 15 weeks, learning all the basic skills necessary to achieve their educational goals.
- Click here for information on MJC’s Trio Pre-College Program that is designed to offer support to middle and high school students who are interested in pursuing a post-secondary education. Services include academic advising, educational workshops, after- school tutoring, and college visits.
CSU
One University Circle
Turlock 95382
(209) 667-3700
Website
Provides individualized attention, access, and supportive resources to assist emancipated and current foster youth in achieving academic success in higher education.
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Ethnic/Cultural Services
Modesto 95356
(209) 523-2860
Website
Offers a variety of services to high-risk youth, infants, families, and adults representing, primarily, the Hispanic population of the Central Valley. Programs include early education development, mental health evaluations, job readiness, immigration services, and legal services for seniors. Locations also in Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, and Tracy.
West Modesto Community Collaborative
Multi-Cultural Community Health Coalition
Modesto 95351
(209) 522-6902
Website
Provides outreach, advocacy, programs, and services that improve the quality of life for children and families in West Modesto.
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Foster/Kinship Care
801 11th Street, 3rd Floor
Modesto 95354
(209) 548-6320
Website
Provides advocacy services for all abused and neglected children in the dependency court/foster care system through the use of trained volunteers.
Child Welfare-Stanislaus County
Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
251 E. Hackett Road
Modesto 95358
(209) 558-2352
Provides assessments, referrals, and mental health services to children, families, resource families, and group homes. Helps children remain in the most home-like setting possible and assists them through the child welfare process.
421 E. Morris Avenue
Modesto 95354
(209) 558-7494
A collaborative service center that provides multiple supportive services to children and their families. The center is currently comprised of two partner programs:
- Kinship Program (209) 558-7494 Offers support and information to relatives (grandparents, aunts, uncles) raising relative children receiving mental health services. Services include respite, recreational activities, and legal services.
- Parent Partnership Project (209) 558-8550 Focus on empowering parents of children who are challenged by their behavioral and/or emotional needs through support, information, mentoring, parenting strategies, and parent-child centered activities.
Website
National network for young people in foster care. Provides a variety of resources for foster youth and parents, including youth perspective blogs, publications for youth ages 4-18, a toolkit for foster youth preparing to leave care, and workshops.
Foster Parent Association–California
Website
Provides support, advocacy, resources, and education to all California resource families/foster parents.
Foster Parent Association–Stanislaus County
3900 Morgan Road, Ste. B
Ceres 95307
(209) 541-3819
Website
Provides support to Stanislaus County resource parents and youth with counseling, referral services, advocacy, educational materials, assistance with adoption paperwork, food bank, and clothing.
Foster Youth Services–Stanislaus County Office of Education
1100 H Street
Modesto 95354
(209) 238-1384 (Student Support Specialist)
Website
Programs provide support services to foster children who suffer the traumatic effects of displacement from family and schools and multiple placements in foster care. Services include instruction, counseling, tutoring, mentoring, vocational training, emancipation services, and training for independent living.
Fostering Families Today
Website
A magazine providing foster care, adoption, and kinship care resources. Includes links to free article archives.
Grandfamilies.Org
Website
A national legal resource in support of grandparents and other relatives raising children within or without the child welfare system. Includes state-specific fact sheets of data and programs as well as information about public benefits, educational assistance, legal relationship options, and state laws. Click here to view California’s fact sheet.
Kinship Care California
Website
Kinship “navigator” offering resources for relative caregivers. Requires registration (free) to access.
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Health & Safety
Car Seat Safety ChecksCalifornia law requires children to be properly restrained in a vehicle’s back seat in a child safety seat or booster seat until they are eight years old. A child’s safety seat should be inspected by a trained, nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. In Stanislaus County, contact:
- Modesto Police Department: (209) 342-9195 (traffic safety coordinator)
- California Highway Patrol: (209) 545-7440
- Keep Baby Safe Program/Stanislaus County Health Services Agency: (209) 558-7400
- Safe Kids Stanislaus County: (209)-342-3459 Website
Click here for information on car seat types
The Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC)
Legal Resources
Advokids(877) ADV4KID (877-238-4543). M-F 9am - 4:30pm
Website
Provides a toll-free hotline offering legal information to anyone concerned about a child in foster care in California.
Caregivers and the Courts
Click here to view a pamphlet prepared by the Judicial Council of California for resource parents and relative caregivers to help them understand the dependency process.
Foster Youth Rights- Click here to see a state-by-state listing of Foster Children’s Bill of Rights and Foster Parent’s Bill of Rights.
- Click here for a handout prepared by the California Foster Youth Education Task Force outlining foster youth education rights.
- Click here for foster care fact sheets including educational rights, special education, school discipline, graduation requirements, and transitional services to support college and career.
Website
A national legal resource in support of grandparents and other relatives raising children within or without the child welfare system. Includes state-specific fact sheets of data and programs as well as information about public benefits, educational assistance, legal relationship options, and state laws. Click here to view California’s fact sheet.
Homeless Youth Handbook–California
Website
A guide for homeless youth in California with information about rights, responsibilities, and resources in every major aspect of their life. Topics include emergency shelter, leaving foster care, housing, LGBTQ+, employment law, domestic violence, sexual exploitation, immigration, and disability rights.
Office of Foster Care Ombudsperson
(877) 846-1602 (toll-free hot line)
Website
Independent, impartial, and confidential agency that represents foster youth in California. Resolve complaints about foster care rights and issues related to care, placement, and services.
Special Needs
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services
1700 McHenry Village Way, Ste. 11B
(209) 550-5840
(209) 525-5080
Website
Provides services to children and adolescents who have been identified as emotionally disturbed. Includes on-site school services, respite, wraparound services, advocacy, and mental health services. Services are also available to family members. Website includes information on non-public school programs.
(209) 550-5869
1700 McHenry Village Way, Ste. 11B
(209) 550-5865
1129 8th Street
Modesto 95354
(209) 524-3536
Website
Provides adaptive recreational opportunities, job training services, and a medical loan closet of adaptive equipment for disabled children and adults. Equipment is loaned free of charge to individuals living in Stanislaus County.
1336 Stonum Road
Modesto 95351
(209) 541-2200
Website
Services include special education for students with emotional disturbance, adaptive physical education, alternative education, and juvenile court school.
Valley Mountain Regional Center
1820 Blue Gum Avenue 702 N. Aurora Street 704 Mtn. Ranch Rd., Ste. 203
Modesto 95358 Stockton 95202 San Andreas 95249
(209) 529-2626 (209) 473-0951 (209) 754-1871
Website
Serves children and adults with developmental disabilities in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Amador, Calaveras, and Tuolumne counties. Free diagnosis and assessment services are available to any person suspected of having a developmental disability.
Teens/Young Adults
(209) 524-3907
201 Jennie Street (Hutton House)
Modesto 95354
(209) 526-1623
Website
CYC is a youth-run, adult-supported community service and leadership project working to impact and change the lives of youth in Stanislaus County. CYC is run primarily out of Hutton House, a youth shelter for 13-17 year olds operated by the Center for Human Services.
Modesto 95354
(209) 526-1623
Crisis Line: (209) 526-5544 (24 hours)
Website
Hutton House is a temporary shelter program for runaway or homeless youth in crisis ages 13-17, operated by the Center for Human Services. It provides no-cost services in a residential setting for a maximum of 15 days. Drop-in counseling for runaway teens is available.
1208 9th Street
Modesto 95354
(209) 558-4464
Services include assessments, referrals, mental health services, and peer support to transition-aged youth and young adults ages 18-25. Outreach to and participation from LGBTQ youth are included in the cultural sensitivity of services provided.
608 E. Granger Avenue, Unit 25
Modesto 95350
(209) 526-3809
Website
Offers supportive services and apartments to young adults ages 18-24 who are or may become homeless. Young adults who become residents are expected to work toward the goals of employment, developing a strong support system, and permanent housing. Residents have a maximum of 24 months to achieve these goals, and most are ready to move on prior to this. Aftercare services are also available for any former resident.
Website
For teens to talk to teens, 6pm-10pm Pacific Standard Time (PST). You can also text "TEEN" to 839863 between 6pm-9pm PST to speak with a teen.
Meetings held at College Avenue United Church of Christ
The PLACE is a non-religious support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth ages 14-20. Meetings are held twice a month. Parents of LGBTQ can join the parent support group.