Resources for Parents
Central Valley Children's Services Network
Central Valley Children's Services Network (cvcsn.org)
Departments of CSN:
F.I.N.D. Care | Central Valley Children's Services Network (cvcsn.org)
Subsidized Child Care | Central Valley Children's Services Network (cvcsn.org)
Food Program | Central Valley Children's Services Network (cvcsn.org)
Family Connections Program | Central Valley Children's Services Network (cvcsn.org)
Quality Improvement Support Team | Central Valley Children's Services Network (cvcsn.org)
Parent Engagement | Central Valley Children's Services Network (cvcsn.org)
N11 3 digit numbers for Emergency, Information, or Assistance
911 - Emergency services. The California Office of Emergency Services and local public safety agencies oversee 911 emergency service operations.
211 - Community information and referral services. 211 service is provided by local community-based or government organizations that are authorized by the CPUC to use the 211 code to provide information and referrals to health and human services.
311 - Non-emergency governmental services. 311 service is administered by municipal governments.
411 - Local Directory Assistance. 411 directory assistance is provided by individual telecommunications service providers or independent providers. Note: We knew it as dialing “Information”
511 - Traffic and Transportation information. The California Highway Patrol, California Department of Transportation, and local transportation agencies oversee 511 operations.
611 - General Customer Service. 611 service is provided by individual telecommunications service providers.
711 - Telecommunications Relay Service for the speech and hearing impaired. In California, 711 Relay service is provided through Hamilton Relay.
811 - Call-before-you-dig phone number for access to location of buried utilities. Underground Service Alert, a nonprofit organization, manages 811 calls and operates two call centers: USA North 811 for northern California and Dig Alert for southern California.
988 - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The United States Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, administers the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which is a national network of approximately 170 local and state funded crisis centers.
EPU - Exceptional Parents Unlimited
EPU - Exceptional Parents Unlimited
Parent Training & Information
Our Support and Education Resource Specialists provide support to parents and caregivers of children with disabilities or challenges, and help them access services and resources.
Many of our staff are parents or family members of loved ones living with a disability. We have navigated the Regional Center and/or education systems and can provide support to you as you begin, or continue, your journey with your child.
Does your child struggle in school? Does your child have a disability?
Would you like to get support and information from someone who understands and will listen?
WE SERVE 12 COUNTIES OF CALIFORNIA, including:
Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties.
JOIN US FOR COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WORKSHOPS see the EPU Facebook events page:
www.facebook.com/EPUChildrensCenter/events/
SERVICES ARE FREE - WE ARE NOT ATTORNEYS AND CANNOT OFFER LEGAL ADVICE
Exceptional Parents Unlimited
4440 N First st., Fresno, CA 93726
Phone: 559-229-2000
Toll Free Phone: 844-445-0305
www.epuchildren.org
The contents of this resource were developed under a grant from the US. Department of Education, #H328M200055. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
Fresno County Resources
You can find the links below and more at the Fresno County Resources Page https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/Resources/Fresno-County-Resource-List
The Fresno County page includes Information on Alcoholics Anonymous, Alzheimer’s Association Helpline, California Youth Crisis Line, Central Valley Crisis & Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Child Abuse Hotline of Fresno County, LGBT Elder Hotline, Narcotics Anonymous, National Domestic Violence Hotline, The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth), United Way (Community Services Information & Referral), and Veterans Crisis Line and more. The links below are those that could pertain more to parents and families with young children.
General Relief
Fresno County Department of Social Services
(855) 832-8082
www.fresnocountyca.gov/general-relief
Food Programs
CalFresh (855) 832-8082
Central California Food Bank (559) 237-3663
Food Distribution Calendar
https://ccfoodbank.org/home/findfood/food-locator/food-distribution-calendar/
Fresno Madera Agency on Aging (FMAAA)
Offers home delivered meals, Linkages program and the
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
(559) 214-0299
(800) 510-2020
Fraud
CA Office of the Attorney General Complaint Referral Table
(800) 952-5225
TTY/TDD (800) 735-2929
Theft Hotline (877) 438-4338
TTY (866) 653-4261
Social Security Fraud
US Office of the Inspector General
(800) 269-0271
Health Insurance
Covered California
(800) 300-1506
TTY (888) 889-4500
Medi-CalFresno County Department of Social Services
(855) 832-8082
www.fresnocountyca.gov/medi-cal
Housing
Housing Authority (Fresno County)
(559) 443-8400TTY
(800) 735-2929
Legal Assistance
California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation
DACA and Naturalization services
(559) 486-6278
Central California Legal Services
Legal Advice Line
(800) 675-8001
Legal Assistance
Centro La Familia Advocacy Services
DACA Services and Support with the filing fees,
Family Petitions, U Visa, VAWA, T Visa,
Naturalization (Citizenship), Green card renewals,
FBI/FOIA records requests
(559) 237-2961 Fresno
(559) 840-0656 Kerman
(877) 294-3772
Fresno County Bar Association
Attorney Referral and Information
(559) 264-0137
State Bar of California
Legal Guide Pamphlets
(415) 538-2000
Superior Court of California
Family Law/Self Help Center
(559) 457-2100 (option 4)
Tax Tips and Resources
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tips-and-resources-to-help-last-minute-tax-filers
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health
(800) 654-3937
Behavioral Health Page
https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/Departments/Behavioral-Health
Programs for Persons Living with Disabilities
California Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 324-1313
(800) 952-5544
TTY (844) 729-2800
Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC)
(559) 276-4300
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Fresno County Department of Social Services
(559) 600-6666
Social Security
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
TTY (800) 325-0778
Transportation
Fresno County Rural Transit Agency
(855) 612-5184
Utilities
CARE/FERA Alternative Rate Programs (PG&E)
(866) 743-2273
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
(559) 263-8300
Low-Income Household
Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
(559) 263-1320
Veterans
Fresno County Veterans Services Office
(559) 600-5436
Central California Health Care System
(559) 225-6100
Car Seat Safety Resources
California Office of Traffic Safety
https://www.ots.ca.gov/child-passenger-safety/
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website
To learn more about finding and using the correct car seat
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/car-seats-and-booster-seats
Car Seat Safety Checks
Every local California Highway Patrol (CHP) office does child safety seat checks. Contact your local office for dates, locations and details about car seats, including safety seat check events, by visiting the CHP website https://www.chp.ca.gov/find-an-office