On-Line Help

BabyCenter                                                                        babycenter.com 

BabyCenter is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world.  Our content is doctor approved and evidence based, and our community is moderated, lively, and welcoming.  With thousands of award-winning articles and community groups, you can track your pregnancy and baby's growth, get answers to your toughest questions, and connect with moms, dads, and expectant parents just like you.

BUILD PUTNAM                                                           buildputnam.com 

The goal of BUILD PUTNAM is to ensure that everyone in our community is aware of the jobs and careers available.  Our local companies are in need of our local talent, who all too often do not realize the great opportunities right here in our own backyard. 

ChildCare Aware                                                     fmly.info/ChildCareAware 

 ChildCare Aware has free tools and resources to help find the best child care match for your family.  fmly.info/ChildCareAware 

ChildHelp Child Abuse Hotline                                                    1-800-4-A-Child (1-800-422-4453)

The ChildHelp Child Abuse Hotline is a 24-hour-a-day confidential hotline with resources offered in English and Spanish to help with all forms of child abuse. 

Creating A Family                                                         creatingafamily.org

Creating A Family is a program designed to strengthen foster, adoptive and kinship families with expert-based, trauma-informed resources and trainings. The national infertility, adoption and foster care education and support non-profit. 

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**Podcasts, Family Blogs, Family Factsheets, Tips and Research, Creating a Family Video, Q & A with Experts**

Crisis Text Line                                                                              text "HELLO" to 741741

To access a nationwide 24/7 Crisis Text Line, text "HELLO" to 7417 and be connected directly with a crisis counselor.  Support is available in English.

Dial 2-1-1

Dial 2-1-1 to access a free and confidential hotline that can connect you with local resources for food, employment, crisis support, health, and housing assistance.  Support available in English and Spanish.

Disaster Distress Helpline                                                            1-800-985-5990 (text or call)

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) provides 24/7, 365 day-a-year crisis counseling and support in English and Spanish to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.  To connect with a trained crisis counselor, call or text 1-800-985-5990

Feeding America                                                     fmly.info/FeedingAmerica 

Feeding America can help you locate food banks in your area.  Visit: fmly.info/FeedingAmerica 

First Call for Help                                                                      600 Freedom Drive, Napoleon, Ohio 43545                                                                                                    1-800-468-4357  firstcallnwo.org 

When you need information on resources in northwest Ohio, but don't know where to look, just ask us.

Referrals to the following services:

The information can be found on the web site: firstcallnwo.org or on the phone hotline: 1-800-468-4357

GrandUnderstandings               ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/grandunderstandings 

The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center's GrandUnderstanding project is designed to provide resources to assist grandfamilies/relative caregivers and the educators who support them.   This website is a wealth of information for relatives caring for children whether formally or informally in their care.  

Guardianship in Ohio:                                                                 Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council                                                                 ddc.ohio.gov/pub/guardianship-in-ohio 

This site provides a comprehensive overview of guardianship and alternatives in Ohio in a questions and answer format.  Written for families who have a child with a developmental disability, this information may also be relevant for others who need to navigate the often confusing world of Probate Court and Guardianship.

LIHEAP fmly.info/LIHEAP 

LIHEAP is a resource that can help you pay for heating and electricity.  To find out about services in your community, visit fmly.info/LIHEAP 

March2Success                                                                  march2success.com 

March2Success provides an online study program to help students prepare for standardized test, improve school work and review materials.  We also provide tools for educators and parents to track and encourage their students.  

My Kid is Gay                                                               www.mykidisgay.com 

My Kid Is Gay is a first-of-its-kind digital presence, inclusive of videos, advice, and resources, dedicated exclusively toward helping parents understand their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual children.  My Kid Is Gay sources voices across the world to help answer the many questions that parents (and family members, and even teachers) have about the LGBTQIA young people in their life, including advice from parents, youth, and experts on a variety of topics related to sexuality and gender identification. 

This website contains the following sections:

This Website also provides Coming Out with Care,  an e-care package which sends advise, resources and self-care tips all directly to your inbox.  Also included are a welcome video, a list of frequently asked questions for parents, a free excerpt from "This Is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids" and self-care tools like a guided journaling page, coloring page and music playlist. 

My Next Move (Career Search)                                    mynextmove.org 

This website is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and allows you to search careers by key words, interests and specific industries.  Once you select a career that interests you, it will provide information on what is needed for a job in that field, including: knowledge, skills, abilities, personality, technology, education, and job outlook, including salary information.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)                        1-800-950-NAMI (6264) 

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.   Help available in English and Spanish          

The National Alliance for Mental Health offers a helpline Monday through Friday; 10:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m. Call 1-800-950 NAMI (6264) to reach a HelpLine volunteer who can answer questions, provide support and give guidance on practical next stops.  Support available in English and Spanish.

National Domestic Violence Hotline                                         1-800-799-7233   www.thehotline.org 

If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, you're not alone.  Call 1-800-799-7233 to get confidential support in English or Spanish.  

National Helpline                                                                            1-800-662-HELP (4357)

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) offers free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information services in English and Spanish for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance-use disorders.  Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

National Parent Helpline                                                              1-855-4A PARENT (1-855-427-2736)

The National Parent Helpline offers emotional support in English and Spanish from a trained Advocate Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ohio Benefit Bank (Benefits.Ohio.Gov)

The Ohio Benefits website will enable residents to check eligibility and apply for a variety of benefits. The State of Ohio will continue to introduce new features and services on this website over the next two years.

Today, if you are eligible, you will be able to apply for Medicaid benefits.

In the future, you will be able to apply for food and temporary assistance here, too.

Ohio Benefits improves access to services that Ohio residents may need.

We are doing this by:

benefits.ohio.gov 

Ohio Grandparent/Kinship Coalition            ohiograndparentkinship.org 

The OGKC is a statewide organization which provides information and networking for caregivers taking care of children other than their own when the parents are unwilling or unable to care for them. 

To learn more about the coalition; to get information about meetings, events and resources, and find out how to become involved go to www.ohiograndparentkinship.org or contact at info.ohiograndparentkinship.org 

OHIOLearns360                                                              ohiolearns360.org 

Ohio's PBS stations and the Ohio Departmebnt of Education are proud to bring Ohio Learns 360 to after school and summer programs statewide.

Designed for educators and families of kids in grades K-5, Ohio Learns 360 will:


Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline                                                1-844-OHIO-HELP (1-844-644-6435)   ohiosexualviolencehelpline.com 

The Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline is the first confidential, statewide helpline dedicated to serving all survivors and co-survivors of sexual violence and abuse throughout Ohio.  This service provides information about options and local resources available to survivors, co-survivors, friends, and family members through the State of Ohio. 

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We are NOT a substitute for those needing direct rape crisis center assistance.  If we can be of assistance to explain differences in services, please feel free to reach out to us. 

Our Family Wizard                                                                                                      ourfamilywizard.com 

With Our Family Wizard, your schedule, expenses and communication are contained within one app, so you can solve shared custody challenges faster and without confusion.  That means less conflict and more energy to focus on your children.  Shared communication can not be altered and is visible to not only both parties but also to designated legal and professionals working with the family for which the family has granted access to the account. 

Powerful tools document your parenting time, reimbursement requests, payments, exchanges and more.

This is not a free app, however families can apply for the Fee Waiver Program if they are working with Legal Aid, receiving certain forms of government assistance, or have an attorney doing pro-bono work for them.  There is also a Military Family discount. 

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SNAP fmly.info/SNAPinfo 

SNAP is a supplemental nutrition assistance program that can help you access healthy and delicious foods.  To learn more about SNAP and find the SNAP office in your state, visit: fmly.info/SNAPinfo 

Spent                                                                                      playspent.org 

"It's just stuff until you don't have it!" This interactive challenge takes you through a world where you have lost your job, lost your home and have less than $1,000.00 in the bank.  Can you make it through the month?

Playspent is an on-line computer game designed to help players understand the compromises and choices faced by today's working poor.  The game is a part of a trend of socially responsible computer programs that help players understand social justice issues and global problems through information and problem solving management embedded in the game.  

Suicide Prevention Life Line                        www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org                                                                                                                    English: 1-800-273-8255                                                                                                                                    Spanish: 1-888-628-9454                                                                                                                                          TTY users: Use your preferred relay services or dial "711" then 1-800-273-8255

For additional support lines or to get help via Chat, visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org 

Taking Charge                                                              takingchargeohio.org 

The Youth Housing Initiative has developed Taking Charge, an online tool that supports and empowers 16-24 year-olds through self-advocacy.  This resource assists youth in understanding both their rights and responsibilities.  Developed in partnership with youth and youth adults, Taking Charge targets 16-24 year-olds and covers 12 topics, including education, well-being, housing and foster care to name a few.  Great place for quick answers for people of all ages on understanding your rights and responsibilities.

Temporary Financial Assistance                                     fmly.info/TANF 

Temporary Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify.  Find your local TANF help here: fmly.info/TANF 

The Trevor Project                                                     thetrevorproject.org 

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer and questioning young people under 25.  The Trevor Project offers accredited life-saving, life-affirming programs and services to LGBTQ+ youth.

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USA Benefits                                                                fmly.info/USABenefits 

To find out more about government programs that can help you with insurance, food, or general financial assistance, visit: fmly.info/USABenefits 

WIC                                                                                     fmly.info/WICinfo 

WIC is a nutrition program for women, infants and children.  Lots of people qualify, you might too.  Click here to find your state's WIC phone number: fmly.info/WICinfo