Resources & Services
Find the Help You Need
We connect families with real, tangible resources — from food and housing to financial aid and family advocacy. Browse what we offer below, or reach out and we'll help you find the right fit.
Food & Nutrition
We connect families with local food pantries, emergency grocery assistance, meal delivery programs, and nutrition support. Our advocates know the local landscape and can get you to the right resources quickly — often the same day.
Emergency Food Pantry Access
Same-week referrals to local food pantries with no waitlist.
Grocery Assistance Programs
Help applying for SNAP, WIC, and local grocery voucher programs.
School Meal & Summer Food Programs
Enrollment support for free/reduced school meals and summer feeding sites.
Housing & Utilities
From emergency rental assistance to utility shutoff prevention, we help families stay in their homes. We navigate the paperwork, make the calls, and connect you with the programs that can help — fast.
Emergency Rental Assistance
Referrals to emergency rental funds and eviction prevention programs.
Utility Shutoff Prevention
Connections to LIHEAP, utility assistance funds, and payment plans.
Shelter & Transitional Housing
Referrals to emergency shelters and transitional housing programs.
Home Repair Assistance
Connections to weatherization and critical home repair programs.
Financial Aid & Benefits
We help families access financial assistance programs, apply for public benefits, and build a path toward stability. Our advocates walk alongside you through every application and follow-up.
Benefits Enrollment Support
Help applying for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, SSI, and other programs.
Emergency Financial Assistance
Referrals to local emergency funds for rent, utilities, and essentials.
Financial Coaching
Connections to free financial coaching and budgeting support.
Family Advocacy & Referrals
Sometimes you need more than a referral — you need an advocate. We speak up on behalf of families, help navigate complex systems, and connect you with legal aid, healthcare, childcare, and other critical services.
Direct Family Advocacy
An advocate who speaks on your behalf with landlords, agencies, and providers.
Legal Aid Referrals
Connections to free and low-cost legal services for housing, family, and immigration.
Healthcare Navigation
Help finding a doctor, enrolling in coverage, and accessing mental health services.
Childcare & Early Education
Referrals to subsidized childcare, Head Start, and early learning programs.
Child Welfare Case Advocacy
Navigating the child welfare system is overwhelming — especially when your family is at the center of it. Our advocates walk alongside parents and caregivers through every step: case plans, court hearings, agency meetings, and reunification goals. You don't have to face it alone.
Case Plan Support
Help understanding your case plan requirements and connecting with services to meet them.
Court Hearing Preparation
Advocacy and preparation support before dependency and family court hearings.
Agency Meeting Accompaniment
An advocate by your side during DCFS or CPS meetings and home visits.
Reunification Navigation
Guidance and referrals to support families working toward reunification.
Special Education Advocacy
Every child has the right to a free and appropriate public education — but navigating IEPs, 504 plans, and school district processes can be confusing and contentious. Our advocates help families understand their rights, prepare for meetings, and ensure their child's needs are heard and met.
IEP Meeting Support
Preparation and accompaniment for Individualized Education Program meetings.
504 Plan Assistance
Help requesting, reviewing, and advocating for 504 accommodations.
Parent Rights Education
Plain-language explanations of your rights under IDEA and state special education law.
Dispute Resolution Support
Guidance on mediation, due process, and filing complaints with the state education agency.
Simple Process
How to Access Resources
Reach Out
Call, email, or fill out our request form. No appointment needed to start the conversation.
Talk With an Advocate
We listen to your situation without judgment and help identify the resources that fit your needs.
Get Connected
We make the referrals, help with applications, and follow up to make sure you got what you needed.
Not Sure Where to Start?
That's exactly what we're here for. Reach out and an advocate will help you figure out the next step.