Resources

“By working together

and finding the right resources, we can
set hope in motion.”

~ Families Forward Front Desk Volunteer

“By working together

and finding the right resources, we can
set hope in motion.”

~ Families Forward Front Desk Volunteer

Community Resources Community Resource Guide Housing Rental and Utility Assistance Medical Resources Government Assistance Clothing Other Resources

Community Resources

Families Forward has been helping local families since 1984. We have a wealth of information about other agencies and services that might be able to help you. Please call us at (949) 552-2727 or fill out a Client Services Form. We’re here to listen and answer your questions.

You can also dial 2-1-1 to reach a free, 24-hour information and referral helpline linking you to thousands of local health and human service programs in the area. Or visit www.211oc.org.

Volunteers at Families Forward

“The staff and volunteers at Families Forward are so understanding and respectful. They helped me find the right services to meet my needs.”

Community Resource Guide

Families Forward has created a Community Resource Guide with contact information and a summary of the available services. Download the most current Community Resource Guide:

Housing Resources

Please choose the type of Housing Resource that best describes your situation
- Housing Resource for Families
- Housing Resources for Women with Children or Pregnant
- Housing Resources for Single Women
- Housing Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence
- Housing Resources for Single Men
- Miscellaneous Housing Resources
Housing Resource for Families
Family Assistance Ministries
929 Calle Negocio, Ste G San Clemente, CA

(949) 492-8477

Transitional shelter with supportive services for single women and women with children under 10 years old.
Pathways of Hope
P.O. Box 6326 Fullerton, CA
(714) 680-3691

Transitional housing, food and safety net services in North Orange County
Illumination Foundation
2691 Richter Ave, Ste107 Irvine, CA

(949) 273-0555

Transitional and permanent housing, including recuperative care with supportive services.
South County Outreach
26776 Vista Terrace, Ste B-12 Lake Forest, CA

(949) 380-8144
Housing Resources for Women with Children or Pregnant
Casa Teresa
PO Box 429 Orange, CA

(714) 538-4860

Transitional housing program for pregnant women.
Colette’s Children’s Home
17301 Beach Blvd, Ste 23 Huntington Beach, CA

(714) 596-1680

Emergency and transitional shelter programs for women with children and single women.
Precious Life Shelter
PO Box 414 Los Alamitos, CA

(562) 431-5025

A 3-phase residential program that provides supportive services and shelter for homeless women who are pregnant and at least 18 years old.
The Eli Home
1175 N. East St Anaheim, CA

(714) 300-0600

Transitional shelter and services for abused children and their mothers.
Toby’s House
415 N. Sycamore, Ste 200 Santa Ana, CA

(949) 661-4408

Transitional shelter and supportive services to pregnant women in crisis.
Housing Resources for Single Women
Colette’s Children’s Home
17301 Beach Blvd, Ste 23 Huntington Beach, CA

(714) 596-1380

Emergency and transitional shelter programs for women with children and single women.
Friendship Shelter
PO Box 4252 Laguna Beach CA

(949) 494-6928

Emergency and transitional shelter for homeless single men and women.
Wise Place
1411 N. Broadway Santa Ana, CA

(714) 542-3577

Provides shelter and supportive services to homeless women without children.
Women’s Transitional Living Center
PO Box 6103

Orange, CA 92863

(714) 992-1939

Transitional housing to clients who have completed an emergency shelter program.
YWCA
PO Box 689 Orange, CA

(714) 771-5003

Transitional housing and supportive services for emancipated females coming out of county foster services.
Housing Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence
CSP Domestic Violence Assistance of Orange
(714) 935-7956

DV Helpline (800) 978-3600
Grandma’s House of Hope
17300 17th St, Ste J-342 Tustin CA

(714) 457-3187

Transitional housing for women ages 17+ years who have survived domestic violence, human trafficking or homelessness.
Human Options
5540 Trabuco Rd., Ste. 100 Irvine, CA 92620

(877) 854-3594

Emergency shelter and transitional housing for any woman in a domestic violence with or without children.
Interval House
(714) 891-8121 or (800) 978-3600
Laura’s House
(714) 498-1511

Shelter for women who are victims of domestic violence and their children.
Olive Crest
2130 E. 4th St. Ste 200 Santa Ana, CA

(714) 543-5437

Shelter and services in the prevention and treatment of child abuse.
Toby’s House
415 N. Sycamore, Ste 200 Santa Ana, CA

(949) 661-4408

Transitional shelter and various supportive services to pregnant women in crisis.
Women’s Transitional Living Center
714-992-1931
Housing Resources for Single Men
Friendship Shelter
PO Box 4252 Laguna Beach CA

(949) 494-6928

Emergency and transitional shelter for homeless single men and women.
H.I.S. House
907 N. Bradford St. Placentia, CA

(714) 993-5774

Transitional living and supportive services for homeless persons.
Salvation Army OC
818 E. 3rd St Santa Ana, CA

(714) 542-9576

Emergency and transitional shelter for families and singles.
Miscellaneous Housing Resources
AIDS Services Foundation Orange County
17982 Sky Park Circle, Suite J Irvine CA

(949) 809-5700

Transitional housing program serving people with HIV/AIDS. Offers various supportive services.
Hope House, INC
707 N Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805

(714) 776-7490

Residential drug treatment for adults ages 18+ years
Jamboree
17701 Cowan Ave, Ste 200 Irvine CA

(949) 263-8676

Affordable transitional and permanent supportive housing to adults with low income and mental illness.
Mental Health Association
822 Town & Country Road Orange, CA 92868

(714) 547-7559

Emergency shelter and transitional housing services to adults with psychiatric disorders.
Safe Families for Children
2130 E. 4th St. Ste. 200 Santa Ana, CA

800-550-2445 x1234

Provide housing for children only ages 0-18 whose parents are dealing with temporary crisis.
Veterans First
1540 E. Edinger Ave, Ste D Santa Ana, CA

(714) 547-0615

Shelter and various supportive services to homeless or disabled veterans.

Rental and Utility Assistance

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The following agencies may have funds available for rental assistance or utility assistance. Since most agencies have funding cycles, we cannot guarantee that any of these currently have funds available.

Family Assistance Ministries

(949) 366-0357

Family Assistance Ministries provides food, shelter, and client aid to thousands of people in South Orange County. They provide shelter, utility assistance, transportation assistance, medical, dental, prescriptions assistance, financial counseling and courses.

Mercy House, Santa Ana

(714) 836-7188

Mercy House has housing programs, a shelter and other support services. Please call for program and appointment information.

SOS (Share Our Selves), Costa Mesa

(949) 270-2100

Emergency Financial Aid is available Monday through Friday for basic necessities including rent, utilities and transportation. You are required to be at SOS by 8:00am. Limited parking is available onsite so please plan additional time for parking. Please bring a photo ID, proof of Orange County residency, and any documents you have to support your request.

South County Outreach, Irvine

(949) 380-8144

South County Outreach has a Food Pantry, housing assistance, and computer classes. Please call for program and appointment information.

Medical Resources

SOS (Share Our Selves), Costa Mesa

(949) 270-2100

The SOS Community Health Center serves all of Orange County. The clinic provides full-scope primary care including preventative health care, urgent care, chronic disease management, mental health services, and same-day appointments. SOS treats patients at all stages of life – pediatrics to geriatrics.

Healthy Smiles

(714) 638-7637

Provides free dental services to children.

Laguna Beach Community Clinic, Laguna Beach

(949) 494-0761

Laguna Beach Community Clinic offers quality medical, dental and health education services to low-income and uninsured residents of Orange County by utilizing a sliding fee scale and public support funds for care reimbursement. Please call or visit website for more information.

Lestonnac Free Clinic

(714) 633-4600

Provides free health care services to those in need.

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

(714) 834-8333

WIC is a supplemental food, nutrition education and breastfeeding support program. It serves low to moderate-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, and infants/children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk.

Camino Health Center, San Juan Capistrano

(949) 240-2030

Government Assistance

Social Services

(714) 541-7700

Cal Fresh (Food Stamps)

(714) 834-8899

Orange County Housing Authority (HUD/Section 8 Housing)

(714) 480-2900

OC Health Care Agency

(714) 796-5577

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

(714) 834-8333

Family Resource Centers

Clothing Resources

Beach Cities Interfaith, Huntington Beach

(714) 375-6400

Beach Cities Interfaith provides groceries for families, clothing, brown bag lunch program, referrals, utility & transportation funds (if available) – Must make appointment.

Working Wardrobes, Fountain Valley

(714) 210-2460

Working Wardrobes provides numerous services including: professional clothing, employment, career, financial literacy, and life skills training.

Women Helping Women, Costa Mesa

(949) 631-2333

Women Helping Women provides professional business apparel, image consulting, and employment search support to women.

Other Resources

RefugeLink – Orange County “essential services locator app”

Food Resources

Text FOOD to 877877 and receive a message back with a location closest to where school aged children can get free summer meals (breakfast and lunch).

Seasonal Resources

Career Resources

Click here for a list of career-based services and workshops in Orange County.

Veteran Resources

Click here for a list of resources for Military Veteran’s and their families.

Donation Resources

Below are other local organizations that may be able to provide furniture and household good donations:

Integrity House – 714-542-0855
Salvation Army – 1-800-728-7825
St. Vincent de Paul – 714-542-0448
Laura’s House – (949) 361-3775

Please note that we are not affiliated with these organizations.

Resources

Community Resources

Community Resource Guide

Housing Resources

Housing Resource for Families

Housing Resources for Women with Children or Pregnant

Housing Resources for Single Women

Housing Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence

Housing Resources for Single Men

Miscellaneous Housing Resources