Community Resources
Community Resources:
Welcome to our Family Resource Page, where you'll find helpful tools, support, and information to empower and assist families every step of the way!
Resource Directories:
This 2-1-1 information and referral website and phone number is provided by 2-1-1 Sacramento, a program of Community Link (formerly Community Services Planning Council). They keep an accurate and comprehensive database for Sacramento County where you can find programs and services to meet your needs.
Food Assistance:
Provides nutrition assistance to people with a low income. It helps families buy nutritious foods for a better diet.
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
Find food banks by zip code, serving all of Sacramento County: Orangevale Citrus Heights Fair Oaks Carmichael Gold River Sacramento
The Elk Grove Food Bank provides essential resources to overcome hunger and other human needs.
Offers food distribution to local families in need.
Provides food and resources in the Shingle Springs area.
Support for women and children with food assistance and nutrition education.
Resource Centers:
Sacramento Children's Home Family Resource Centers
Providing family education, home visitation, health care referrals, and more.
La Familia Counseling & Resource Center
Multicultural counseling, support and outreach services and programs.
WarmLine Family Resource Center
Supporting families of children with disabilities and special needs.
Sacramento LGBTQ Community Center
Working to create a region where LGBTQ+ people thrive.
When Everyone Acts Violence Ends (WEAVE)
Supporting all relationships, all genders, all ages, all people, all the time.
Empowering single mothers and their children through enrichment, encouragement, and educational programs.
Serving Asian, Pacific Islander, and other underserved women and children impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Providing a culturally appropriate safe haven, job training, and community services.
Lao Family Community Development
Offering employment readiness training, work experience, job placement, financial education, public benefits, tax assistance, housing, youth programs, victim services, refugee resettlement, and referrals.
Wellspring Women’s Center (Women & Children)
Providing support services for women and children in need.
Loaves & Fishes (Homeless Support Services)
Offering support services for people experiencing homelessness.
City of Sacramento Emergency Services (Homeless Support Services)
Providing emergency services and resources for those facing homelessness.
Wind Youth Services (Youth Support)
Offering services and resources for homeless and at-risk youth.
Assisting individuals experiencing homelessness in Elk Grove toward self-sufficiency and independence. Phone: (916) 623-5858
Community hubs provide free support through local libraries for families. Locations: - El Dorado Hills - Cameron Park - Placerville - Georgetown - South Lake Tahoe Navigators offer information, individualized support, and group activities for all ages to strengthen the community.
Transportation:
Public transportation. Students ride free! Ask your school site about obtaining a free student bus pass.
Public transportation. Students are eligible for discounted fares.
Financial Assistance Programs:
PG&E Financial Assistance Program
Utilities assistance (electric and gas).
SMUD Financial Assistance Program
Utilities assistance (electric).
Xfinity (Comcast) Affordable Connectivity Program Free and low cost internet for eligible households.