Parenting Support
Birthline is a crisis oriented program which provides emotional support, material assistance and referrals to other community resources for any pregnant woman, as well as women and single fathers with small children. We at Birthline recognize that choices made regarding an unplanned pregnancy can have a lifelong effect on all of those involved. As a result, our counselors offer practical assistance and referrals to support them in their decisions. Birthline has beautiful choices to offer. Choices that will benefit not only the parents, but the child as well.
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Birthline Services are free and include:
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Pregnancy Test Materials
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Medical Care Referrals
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Maternity clothes, clothes for women, babies and young children
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Breastfeeding Help, emergency food, formula, layettes, diapers
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Adoption Information and Referrals
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Nutrition Programs
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Community Resource Information
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Educational Resources
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Professional Counseling Referrals
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Legal Advice Referrals
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Referral for Post-Abortion Syndrome
San Diego Office
3660 Clairemont Dr. Ste 4
San Diego, CA 92117
Ph: 858.270.2491
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Chula Vista Office
1220 Avenida Tercera Ste 1
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Ph: 619.425.5012
The thought of becoming a parent may seem overwhelming and difficult. You may feel this is not the time to have a baby. You may think, I’m too young, I need to finish school, how can I afford a baby, this was not part of my plan. There are challenges with every option in front of you. Yet, with the available resources and support, parenting might seem possible. We are here to encourage and support you throughout the pregnancy and beyond.
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Services offered:
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Parenting and prenatal classes
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Referrals for free or affordable medical care
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Housing and financial support
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San Marcos
277 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. Ste S
San Marcos, CA 92078
Ph: 760.744.1313
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Oceanside
611 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA 92054
Ph: 760.231.8885
The San Diego County Black Infant Health (BIH) program works to improve African-American infant and maternal health, as well as decrease Black-White inequities and social inequities for women and infants.
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Services
All BIH services are at NO COST and include:
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10-week prenatal sessions for pregnant women.
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10-week postpartum sessions for new moms.
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Healthy meals, transportation assistance, and other supportive resources during sessions.
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Individual client plans that address the most important concerns in a woman's life.
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Referrals to Public Health Nursing and other health and social services.
Eligibility
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African-American women
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26 or fewer weeks pregnant (30 weeks maximum)
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18 years of age or older
San Diego
286 Euclid Avenue, Suite 308
San Diego, CA 92114
Ph: 619.266.7466
Fax: 619.262.9188
A program that provides support services for enrolled expectant or parenting students in order for them to succeed academically and improve parenting skills. This program also provides child care and development program for their children and gives local educational agencies in California opportunities to access resources from the time the students enter the program until graduation. Services include: childcare, support groups, nutrition education, and parenting and health education classes.
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You can participate if:
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You are 18 years or younger
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You have not graduated from high school
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You live in San Diego County
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You are expecting a baby (mother and fathers to be)
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You are a teen parent (mother or father)​
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How to get connected with Cal-SAFE:
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See your school nurse
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See your school counselor
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Or call our program directly
San Marcos Unified School District
Ph: 760.290.2450 or
760.290.2451
San Diego Unified School District
Ph: 619.508.5633
Fax: 619.362.4544
Vista Community Clinic (VCC) has launched Dads’ Club, a program to help fathers succeed in the work force, become self-sufficient and forge close relationships with their children and family members.
Participants in Dads’ Club have access to a variety of free services and resources that will help them climb out of poverty and unemployment.
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Program features include:
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Guidance on how to improve engagement with their children, family members, and the community.
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Employment training and skills development to improve job opportunities and upward economic mobility.
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Referrals to social services agencies and programs to address mental health, substance abuse and trauma.
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Workshops in character building, communication, parenting and conflict resolution.
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Free enrollment assistance for health insurance and services such as CalFresh and CalWORKs.
If you’re interested in learning about how the Dads’ Club can help you strengthen your role as a father and your relationship with your child, please contact us. Call or email at:
Vista Community Clinic
1000 Vale Terrace Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
Ph: (760) 631-5000 x 7181
Easterseals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities. Easterseals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for more than 90 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easterseals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.
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Easterseals is working to create a world where:
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Each child born with a disability is given the support necessary to participate fully in life and to have dreams and hopes, successes and achievements.
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Parents of a newly-diagnosed child with a disability are aware of the services and resources available to them and get unimpeded access to all necessary services.
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Children with disabilities are recognized by all as having vital contributions to make to our society.
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Communities value and support children with disabilities and their families.
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Access to appropriate child care is available for children with special needs.
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Families benefit from innovations and new technologies that help children with disabilities be as independent as possible.
North County
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For more information,
please call us at:
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Ph: 760.743.1185 ext. 221
Healthy Development Services (HDS) provides FREE parent workshops, developmental and behavioral check-ups and treatment services for young children and their families.
Children grow and develop at different rates. It is important for parents and caregivers to know how their children are growing and if they are reaching important milestones. HDS helps support the health and development of young children and establish healthy patterns for life-long learning.
All families living in San Diego County with children age 0-5 years 11 months who have not entered Kindergarten are eligible for services.
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HDS provides the following services:
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Parent Workshops
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Developmental Check-ups and Treatment Services – Including Speech and Language
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Behavioral Check-ups and Treatment Services
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Care Coordination to Assist Families Connecting to HDS Services and Valuable Community Resources
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For more information, call Palomar Health Developmental Services at 1.877.504.2299.
North Inland
644 East Grand Ave. 1st fl.
Escondido, CA 92025
Ph: 760.739.3630
Toll-free: 877.504.2299
Healthy Development Services (HDS) provides FREE parent workshops, developmental and behavioral check-ups and treatment services for young children and their families.
Children grow and develop at different rates. It is important for parents and caregivers to know how their children are growing and if they are reaching important milestones. HDS helps support the health and development of young children and establish healthy patterns for life-long learning.
All families living in San Diego County with children age 0-5 years 11 months who have not entered Kindergarten are eligible for services.
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HDS provides the following services:
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Parent Workshops
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Developmental Check-ups and Treatment Services – Including Speech and Language
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Behavioral Check-ups and Treatment Services
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Care Coordination to Assist Families Connecting to HDS Services and Valuable Community Resources
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For more information, call Palomar Health Developmental Services at 1.877.504.2299.
North Coastal
3020 Children's Way
San Diego, CA 92123
Ph: 858.966.8235
Whether you’re a first time parent or you already have little ones at home, we have resources that can give you the tools you need to be a well-equipped parent. These resources are offered through our “Bridges” program. Our program teaches you important information about your pregnancy, your child, and parenting in general. For every lesson you complete, you earn coupons to shop in our store, where you can purchase the things you need to take care of your child.
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You may have more questions than answers about parenting or maybe the thought of becoming a parent seems impossible to you at this time. We’ve talked to hundreds of clients who are concerned about things like this:
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My husband or boyfriend doesn’t want the baby, but I do.
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(For men) My girlfriend doesn’t want the baby, but I do.
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I can’t tell my family.
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How will I finish school?
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How will I continue working?
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Where will I live?
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I don’t have medical insurance.
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I can’t afford a child.
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I’m too young.
Ramona
1530 Main Street Ste 6
Ramona, CA 92065
Ph: 760.789.7059
SANDAPP’s goals are to improve health outcomes for pregnant and parenting adolescents and their children; increase the rate of high school graduation; enhance parenting skills; prevent child abuse, neglect and family violence; promote youth development; and assist to prevent second unplanned pregnancies. Services are provided to both female and male teen parents.
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Mission
To enhance the health, educational potential, and healthy relationships of pregnant and parenting adolescents, their children, siblings and parents by promoting a collaborative, integrated support system.
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Services
SANDAPP provides case management services to pregnant and parenting youth throughout San Diego County. We have 7 Health Service Case Workers (Case Managers) with 3 Case Managers out-stationed at the following school and community sites:
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Garfield High School
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Victoria Summit Community School in San Ysidro
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Chula Vista PMP
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Grossmont High School
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Twain High School
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Lindsay Blended Community School
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Public Health Nurse Center in Oceanside
San Diego
5465 El Cajon Blvd, B2
San Diego, CA 92115
Ph: 619.344.6430
Fax: 619.344.6449
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Prenatal breastfeeding classes
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Breastfeeding support groups
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Online educational materials
The San Diego Breastfeeding Center is your one-stop shop for judgment-free breastfeeding support. Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) provide soon-to-be and new moms with compassionate guidance and education about breastfeeding and newborn care. Our classes, consultations, and support groups seek to nurture the relationship between mother and child and to help our moms feel confident and empowered.
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We are now preferred providers for Aetna PPO, Tricare, and UCSD Managed Care. Check your policy to see if you are covered for breastfeeding consultations!
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We offer:
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In-home breastfeeding consultations
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Skype breastfeeding consultations
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Phone and email support
San Diego
3355 4th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
Ph: 619.606.2211