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Child Abuse Prevention
Resources in Fresno County
URGENT RESPONSE SERVICES I PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT IÂÂÂ HEALTH SERVICES
YOUTH PROGRAMS & SERVICES I CHILD CARE SERVICES I CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
LEGAL INFORMATION & ADVOCACY I CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
LEARNING & SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN I MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING SERVICES
DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICES I EMERGENCY SHELTER & FOOD I ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE
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To report suspected child abuse & neglect 24 hours/7 days a week
Child Protective Service Careline......................................................(559) 255-8320
Mandated Reporters send follow-up report (SS8572) to FAX# 453-4741
or mail to:
Fresno County CPS
1404 L Street
Fresno CA, 93721
Clovis Police Department………..……………….…........................(559) 324-2800
Fresno Police Department……………………..................…......…. (559) 498-1414
Fresno County Sheriff’s Department……….…….......................….(559) 488-3111
Fresno Council on Child Abuse Prevention…...............................…(559) 268-1118
Website: www.fccap.org
Provides information and referral services, public education, mandated reporter trainings, resource library and advocacy for child abuse prevention agencies, children and families.
Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center (MDIC)……...........................(559) 268-1118
Website: www.fccap.org
Offers a child friendly Forensic Interview center for abused children while enhancing the fact finding process. It reduces trauma of multiple interviews by having a single interview observed by a multi-disciplinary team. Law Enforcement or CPS referral only.
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| PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT |
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Foot Steps/ Saint Agnes Hospice ………………............................. (559) 450-5600
Website: www.samc.com
An experiential art-based program for children and youth ages 4-18, their parents and caregivers, who have experienced loss through death, divorce or separation.
Fresno Covenant Foundation ...........…………................................ (559) 226-4672
Website: www.fresnocovenantfoundation.org
Services offered include after school tutoring for elementary children who are struggling in school, workshops for parents on practical ways to help kids succeed in school, early childhood education for parents and children 0-5 years old and workshops for parents on how to incorporate healthy lifestyle habits for good nutrition and disease prevention.
Exceptional Parents Unlimited………………..…............................ (559) 229-2000
Website: www.exceptionalparents.org
Support, education and advocacy for children and parents facing extraordinary medical, developmental and parenting challenges. Services offered via the Infant Family Program, the Play and Grow Program, the Learning about Parenting Program, the Assessment Center for Children and the Family Resource Center.
EOC-Women, Infant & Children Nutrition Program....................... (559) 263-1150
Website: www.fresnoeoc.org
Nutrition education and supplemental food checks for at risk pregnant, breast feeding and post-partum women, infants and children up to 5 years old.
Fresno County EOC Baby Steps Program…..............................…..(559) 263-1291
Website: www.fresnoeoc.org
Provides supportive services to pregnant women.
Fresno Adult School-Parenting Program………..........................….(559) 457-6000
Website: www.fresnoadultschool.com
Offers free parenting classes via the Parenting the Adolescent-The Family Wellness Program, Nurturing Parenting Program and the Incredible Years Parenting Program.
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| HEALTH SERVICES |
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Children’s Hospital of Central California……............................…..(559) 353-3000
Website: www.childrenscentralcal.orgÂÂÂ
Patient /Family Services- (559) 353-5270
Serving medical and psychological needs of children on an outpatient and in-patient basis. Services offered via an on-site clinic or via the main hospital.
University Medical Center Pediatrics- CSAEP.........................……(559) 459-4133
Website: www.fresno.ucsf.edu/pediatrics
Child Sexual Abuse Evaluation Program: Provides medical services for sexually abused children. Referrals primarily from Law Enforcement and CPS.
Fresno Native American Health Center . . . . ............................…. .(559) 221-3680
Website: www.fresnonativehealth.org
Provides family medicine health care services, adult and child immunizations, health education, and Medi-Cal and Healthy Families application assistance. Sliding fee available for uninsured individuals.
Fresno County Immunization Program ………............................… (559) 445-3550
Website: www.fresnohumanservices.org
Provides immunizations for children and adults to protect them against vaccine-preventable diseases at low or no cost.
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| YOUTH PROGRAMS & SERVICES |
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Encourage Tomorrow….………………………............................… (559) 233-2880
Website: www.encouragetomorrow.org
Provides after school and lunchtime youth development programs: cultural awareness, service based learning, career development, college preparation, self-esteem, health and nutrition, life skills, mentoring, job skills and job shadowing opportunities. Provides tutorial services in home or at their main center.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County …………............................. (559) 266-3117
Website: www.bgclubfc.org
Offers after school youth development programs including character and leadership development, education and career development, health, life skills, arts, sports, fitness, and recreation. Membership is $5.00/ year for individuals or $20.00/ year for families with more than four children.
Big Brothers/ Big Sisters …………..................................………… (559) 268-2447
Website: www.bigs.org
Recruits, screens and trains adult and high school volunteers to serve as mentors and special friends to at–risk children ages 6-18 living in non-traditional households. Professional staff creates one-to-one community and school-based matches between children and volunteers.
Chicano Youth Center ……………………...............................…….(559) 488-1212
No Website available
Provides Hispanic, Asian and African American youth with various recreational, cultural and sports activities on a daily basis while supporting special community events throughout the year.
Fresno Barrios Unidos …………………..................................…… (559) 453-9662
Website: www.fresnobarriosunidos.org
Provides free and confidential reproductive health services, provides presentations on reproductive health education, domestic violence and parenting skills, operates an after school program for youth participants between the ages of 12-18 and hosts block parties throughout the Fresno County area.
Fresno Police Activities League ………………............................…(559) 498-2508
No Website available
Promotes mentor relationships between youth and law enforcement personnel through recreational, educational and social skill-building activities.
Fresno Co. Adolescent and Family Life Program….........................(559) 498-8543
Website: www.fresnoeoc.org
Provides positive interventions to prevent teen pregnancy in high risk groups; and ensuring that the health needs of pregnant teens and the children of teen parents are met.
Fresno Co. EOC School of Unlimited Learning Charter School (SOUL)ÂÂÂ ÂÂÂ ÂÂÂ ÂÂÂ ÂÂÂ ÂÂÂ ÂÂÂ ÂÂÂ ÂÂÂ ÂÂÂ ÂÂÂ (559) 498-8543
Website: www.fresnoeoc.org
A public charter school providing innovative educational strategies targeting high risk students 7th-12th grade.
Fresno County Workforce Connection Investment……......………(559) 266-3742 Website: www.jobsfresno.com
Provides employment and training programs for economically disadvantaged youth and adults, dislocated workers and others facing serious barriers to employment.
Fresno Career Development Institute, Inc……................................(559) 498-7155
No Website Available
Works with high school drop outs to get them back to school while providing them support to get their diplomas. Also provides job counseling, job training, job placement and job referral services.
Job Corps…………………………………………............................(559) 233-3868
Website: www.jobcorps.dol.org
Offers a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 get a better job, make more money, and take control of their lives.
EOC Youth Employment Services.....................................................(559) 263-1100
Website: www.fresnoeoc.org
Offers counseling, job preparation, work experience, education and training services to in and out of school youth.
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| CHILD CARE SERVICES |
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Children’s Services Network…………….…..............................…. (559) 456-1100
Website: www.cvcsn.org
Provides parents, guardians, and child care providers with: support and education; links to community resources; and tools to empower caregivers to advocate for children.
P.A.C.E. Program/ Fresno Unified ………...............................…….(559) 457-3680
Website: www.fresno.k12.ca.us
Provides child care and parenting education for teen parents who attend Fresno Unified School District. Program sites include Cambridge, DeWolf, Edison, Fresno and Roosevelt High Schools.
Supportive Services, Inc. ………………..................................…… (559) 230-2030
Website: www.ssincap.org
Provides financial assistance with child care expenses, professional and technical assistance and information for providers, and Information to parents and providers relating to child development and support/services.
Fresno County EOC School Age Child Care….................................(559) 263-1015
Website: www.fresnoeoc.org
Provides child care before and after school, during holidays and vacations and when parents are in school, in training or must work to those that qualify.
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| CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT |
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Fresno Council on Child Abuse Prevention…...............................…(559) 268-1118
Website: www.fccap.org
Provides information and referral services, public education, mandated reporter trainings, resource library and advocacy for child abuse prevention agencies, children and families.
Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center (MDIC).….........................….(559) 268-1118
Website: www.fccap.org
Offers a child friendly Forensic Interview center for abused children while enhancing the fact finding process. It reduces trauma of multiple interviews by having a single interview observed by a multi-disciplinary team. Law Enforcement or CPS referral only.
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| LEGAL INFORMATION & ADVOCACY |
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C.A.S.A- Court Appointed Special Advocates….............................. (559) 244-6485
Website: www.casafresno.org
Recruits, trains and supports citizen volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the Juvenile Dependency Court and Child Welfare Systems. Volunteer Advocates speak for the best interest of the child, ensure implementation of court-ordered services, assist with coordination of services and provide a stable and consistent relationship for the child(ren) with the ultimate goal of helping expedite a permanent and safe home.
Crime Victim Assistance Center ……………..........................…… (559) 488-3425
No Website available
Provides advocacy to victims of crime; e.g.: Court support and information, counseling, referrals and application for financial assistance through Victims of Crime Compensation Program.
Fresno County Probation ………………….............................……. (559) 455-5310
No Website available
Provides community protection while delivering essential services to the Courts. Continuum of services include prevention/intervention programming, investigation, supervision and incarceration.
Centro La Familia-Advocacy ……………............................………. 559) 237-2961
Website: www.centrolafamilia.org
Assists with child support /stay away orders, public benefits, enrollment in Medi-Cal and Healthy Families insurance, food stamps, Home Owners and Renters credit, EITC, and PG&E Care program. Education Awareness Programs include Telecommunications, Breast Cancer, First 5 Home Visitation Program, Mental Health counseling and both English and Spanish Speaking Parenting Classes.
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| CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS |
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Deaf & Hard of Hearing Service Center
(559) 225-3323 V
(559) 225-0415 TTY
Website: www.dhhsc.org
Provides communication assistance, advocacy, community education, independent living skills instruction, case management and peer counseling for members of the Central Valley who are deaf and hard hearing.
Central Valley Regional Center ……………….......................…….(559) 276-4300
Website: www.cvrc.org
Offers advocacy, evaluation, assessment, information and referral and coordination of services to developmentally disabled children and adults.
Autism Society of America ………………...............................…… (559) 227-8991
Website: www.asaccc.org
Offers support groups to parents of autistic children and adults while also offering resources to professionals. Services include enrichment activities, information and referral, and community education.
California Children’s Services (CCS) …..............................……… (559) 445-3300
Website: www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ccs
Identifies California children who may need specialized medical care and encourages families with children with physical disabilities to obtain necessary medical services to maximize their children’s potential.
CHADD Children and Adults with Attention/ Hyperactivity Disorder
(559) 447-1279
Website: www.chadd.org
Provides education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD. CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with AD/HD.
United Cerebral Palsy of Central California …..........................…..(559) 221-8272
Website: www.ccucp.org
Offers programs and services for people with disabilities in seven counties of Central California; Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, and Tulare. Programs include the Parent/Child Program and the Center for the Arts and Technology.
Valley Center for the Blind …………..…….................................... (559) 222-4447
Website: www.valleycenterblind.org
Provides support groups, computer classes, independent living skills, individual counseling, Braille classes and other activities for the blind and visually impaired.
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| LEARNING & SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN |
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Fresno County EOC Head Start ……….......................................... (559) 263-1200
Website: www.fresnoeoc.org
Offers a no-cost comprehensive preschool program to children ages 3-5 who qualify. Head Start centers are usually housed in local community centers, churches and schools.
Fresno County EOC Early Head Start ……...............................…. (559) 263-1550
Website: www.fresnoeoc.org
Provides education, health, nutrition, family services and parent involvement for children 0-5 years old via a comprehensive preschool and birth to three program.
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Resource Center for Survivors ........................................................ (559) 497-2900
(Formerly Rape Counseling Service of Fresno, Inc)
24-Hour Crisis Line- (559) 222-7273
Website: www.rcsfresno.comÂÂÂ
Provides a 24-Hour Crisis Line and Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Accompaniment, Court Advocacy, Therapy, Counseling and Prevention to victims and survivors affected by sexual assault and family violence.
Comprehensive Youth Services …….............................……..…….(559) 229-3561
Website: www.cysfresno.org
Offers a broad range of clinic and community or campus-based child/youth counseling programs and services designed specifically to meet the specialized needs of children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional and/ or behavior problems or who have experienced abuse or neglect. Services also include crisis counseling, risk assessments, parent-child interaction therapy, functional family therapy and after school programs.
The Carmen Meza Center ............................ 24-Hour Crisis Line- (559) 222-7273
(A project of Resource Center for Survivors)
Coalinga Office: (559) 934-0915
Firebaugh Office: (559) 656-0232
Website: www.rcsfresno.comÂÂÂ
Victim advocacy agency dedicated to providing quality services to families living in west Fresno County affected by family violence, sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. Services include 24-Hour Crisis Line and Emergency Response, Counseling, Advocacy and Prevention Education.
Family Communication Center ……...................................……….. (559) 431-0500
Website: www.familycommcenter.org
Provides counseling, psychological testing and evaluation to adults and children. Services include self help support groups, group therapy, individual therapy and couple and family counseling.
Fresno Family Counseling Center…….........................…………….(559) 229-3085
No Website available
Provides low cost and sliding fee counseling services for families, couples, parent/child and individuals. Parenting and anger management groups also available.
Fresno County Managed Care………….........................…………..(559) 488-2796
No Website Available
Mental Health referral service for medi-cal children, families and adults. Mental Health assessment and treatment services offered via a private therapist or organization.
C-CAIR (Crisis Center for Children)……...........................………..(559) 600-6760
Website: www.fresnohumanservices.org
Provides emergency mental health intervention for children in Fresno County and for children placed on a 72 hour 5150 protective hold.
Fresno County Children’s Mental Health……......................…….. (559) 453-8918
Website: www.fresnohumanservices.org
Mental Health assessment and treatment services for non Medi-Cal children.
Fresno County Adult Mental Health…….......................……..……(559) 453-4099
PACT Unit…………………………………......................………….(559) 453-6616
Website: www.fresnohumanservices.org
Provides mental health assessment and treatment services for adults.
Northwest Family Center…………………........................………….(559) 225-322
No Website available
Provides counseling services for individual, couples, family and children. Services
address survivors’ issues, incestuous family systems, marital issues, domestic violence, adolescent eating disorders, grief & loss issues, anger management, elderly abuse and depressing. A sliding scale fee is available.
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EOC Substance Abuse Prevention………....................................….(559) 263-1564
Website: www.fresnoeoc.orgÂÂÂ
Educates communities about the dangers of drugs and alcohol use.
EOC Tobacco Education and Prevention……...................................(559) 263-1265
Website: www.fresnoeoc.org
Educates communities about the health benefits of tobacco free living.
Alcoholics Anonymous........................................................................(559) 221-6907
Website: www.fresnoaa.org
Offers a self-help alcoholism recovery program utilizing the 12 step approach. Services offered in English and Spanish.
Narcotics Anonymous…………………….................................……(559) 255-5881
No Website available
Offers a self help drug recovery program utilizing the 12 step approach. Services offered in English and Spanish.
Alateen................................................................................................(559) 268-2447
No Website available
Offers self help groups for children of families with problem drinkers to understand the problem of alcoholism as it affects them. Services offered in English and Spanish.
Ala-non Family Groups, Inc................................................................(559) 237-5433
Website: www.al-anon.org
Helps friends, spouses and other relatives in understanding the problem of alcoholism as it affects them. Services offered in English and Spanish.
Westcare………….………….……………….....................…….….(559) 265-4800
Website: www.westcare.com
Provides residential (in-patient) and outpatient chemical dependency recovery programs. Services offered in English and Spanish.
Salvation Army ARC……………….………….….......................….(559) 490-7020
Website: www.fresnoarc.org
Offers a six month residential alcoholism treatment program. Services offered in English and Spanish.
Kingsview Alcohol and Drug Services………...............................…(559) 277-9880
No Website Available
Provides group counseling for adolescents and adults whom are chemically dependent. Other services provided to chemical and alcohol dependant adults and seniors. Services offered in English and Spanish.
Fresno New Connections…………………..............................……..(559) 248-1548
No Website Available
Provides information, assessment, evaluation, referral and counseling for alcohol and other drug addiction problems for adolescents and adults. Drug Testing and non-residential treatment also offered. Services offered in English and Spanish.
B.A.A.R.T…………………………….....................……………..….(559) 266-9581
No Website Available
Provides outpatient methadone maintenance, HIV testing and counseling, opiate detoxification, primary medical care, counseling, pregnancy services and anti-abuse treatment. Services offered in English, Spanish, Hmong and Lao.
Comprehensive Alcohol Program (CAP) Inc…….............................(559) 264-5096
No Website Available
Open ended in-patient recovery program for men and women suffering from alcoholism and/or drug addiction. Thirty or ninety day inpatient programs offered. English parenting classes offered to resident
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Fresno County EOC Sanctuary Youth Shelter…...........................1 (800) 820-4968
Website: www.fresnoeoc.org
Provides emergency short term shelter for runaway, homeless and at-risk youth ages 11-17 (24 hours/7 days). Group and individual counseling, education and activities avaiilable.
Marjaree Mason Center …..……………..................……..…….... (559) 237-4706
Website: www.mmcenter.org
Provides a 24-hr hotline, emergency shelter, transitional shelter, victim advocacy, support groups, legal services, individual and group counseling, case management, domestic violence education., a batterer’s intervention program and anger management. classes.
Rescue the Children/Craycroft Youth Center …........................…. (559) 268-1123
No Website available
Receiving center for Fresno County/Child Protective Services children ages 3-17. On-site clinic, school and counseling services.
Holy Cross Center for Women ………….....................…………… (559) 237-3379
Website: www.samc.com
Offers a day shelter for women and children. Diaper and formula available after attendance of educational workshops. Other service referrals provided.
Poverello House ……………………………….......................……. (559) 498-6988
Website: www.poverellohouse.org
Provides hot meals, clothing, a residential rehabilitation program, food bag distribution, showers, laundry, day time shelter and the Holy Cross medical/dental clinic.
Salvation Army Fresno- Family Service Center ...........................…(559) 233-0138
Website: www.tsagoldenstate.org
Provides emergency services such as food, utilities and rental assistance. Also assists in disaster relief and mobile feeding.
Community Food Bank……………………….....................………. (559) 237-3663
Website: www.communityfoodbank.net
Offers services via food pantries, residential shelters, community kitchens and adult and child day care centers through a network of agencies in Fresno, Madera and King Counties. Also involved in the solicitation, acquisition, warehousing and distribution of food while serving those in need.
Fresno Family Resource Center- Catholic Charities........................(559) 237-0851
Website: www.ccdof.org
Provides emergency food supplies for those with limited resources and information and referral for families seeking shelter.
Evangel Home, Inc. ……............................………………….…….. (559) 264-4714
Website: www.evangelhome.org
Provides temporary emergency shelter, meals, clothing and counseling for single women and women with children.
EOC- SANCTUARY Outreach to the Streets (SOS)........................(559) 498-8543
Website: www.fresnoeoc.org
Provides outreach to youth and families on the streets by providing case management services, access to basis needs (shelter, food, clothing and hygiene items), recreational activities and linkages to appropriate services.
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Angels of Grace Foster Family Agency………............................….(559) 268-0000
Website: www.angelsofgrace.com
Therapeutic foster family agency, certified foster homes, placement with supportive services to foster children and foster parents. Financial compensation provided.
Bilingual and bicultural services available.
Aspira Foster Family Services ………............................…………. (559) 222-4969
Website: www.aspiranet.org
Therapeutic foster care & adoption agency. Providing supportive services to children and families in Fresno and Madera counties. Service available statewide.
Bethany Christian Services ………….....................………….…… (559) 432-9696
Website: www.bethany.org
Full service adoption agency providing counseling and practical assistance to individuals affected by an unplanned pregnancy and Christian couples desiring to adopt an infant. We also have an International adoption program and maternity home.
Families First …………………............................…………………. (559) 248-8550
Website: www.familiesfirstinc.org
PFC program provides intensive treatment Foster Care to abused/neglected children. CBS provides intensive community based mental health treatment and support services for Medi-Cal children and families. Adoption program services for special needs children from the child welfare system.
Foster Friends ………………….........................……….…………. (559) 237-8304
Website: www.fosterfriends.org
Therapeutic agency providing care for “at risk youth” in safe certified foster homes.
Genesis Family Center …………….......................………..(559) 439-KIDS (5437)
Website: www.genesiskids.org
Foster family care, Adoptions and Counseling. Work with children, adolescents and families. Residential treatment and counseling with victims, teen pregnancy and parenting. Bilingual and bicultural services.
Infant of Prague Adoption Services……………(559) 447-3333 or 1(800)820-4968
Website: www.infantofprague.org .
Full service, private, non-profit domestic adoption agency. “Choosing Fairly” Regional Education Program supports mothers by providing adoption information.
Quality Foster Care …………….............................………………. (559) 252-6844
Foster Family Agency committed to the community’s children through placement, therapeutic services, and intense foster care services. Serving Children 0-17.
Koinonia Foster Homes, Inc. ….….............................…………….. (559) 230-0920
Website: www.kfh.org
Koinonia is a state-licensed Therapeutic Foster Family and Adoption Agency serving locations throughout California and Nevada, including Fresno & Madera counties. Specializing in treatment foster care, adoptions and other permanency plans. We specialize in recruiting, training, supporting and providing financial reimbursement to only the highest quality foster homes, serving children ages 0-18 years. Koinonia also operates several California Level Group Homes with Chemical Dependency Treatment Programs.
Chrysalis House…………........................……(559) 229-9862 or 1-866-27ADOPT
Website: www.chrysalishouse.com
Domestic foster-to-adopt and international adoptions. Free counseling available for birth parents.
Family Connections Christian Adoption Agency...............................(559) 325-9388
Website: www.fcadoptions.org
Specializes in the adoption of waiting children. Provides adoption services (domestic and international) including home studies, post placement and child search.
Department of Children & Family Services
Foster Parent Recruitment ………………..........................1-877-533-KIDS (5437)
Website: www.fresnohumanservices.org/childrenandfamilyservices/FosterCareLicensing.htm
Provides general information to potential foster parents. Includes foster parent
orientation schedule.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES 
