Crisis & Immediate Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or Text 988

PA 211 – United Way

Dial 211 or 1-855-567-5341

NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness / Keystone Pennsylvania

Foster Care, Adoption & Kinship Resources

Adopt PA Kids

Adopt US Kids

Chafee Foster Care Independence Program

Dwell Orphan Care

Independent Living PA Youth Advisory Board

National Foster Parent Association

Pennsylvania Adoption Exchange

PA Kinconnector

Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) Helpline

1-800-585-SWAN (7926)
SWANHelpline@diakon-swan.org

Child Development, Disabilities & Special Needs

Adult & Child ADD / ADHD: Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder

ASERT - Bringing Autism Resources Together

1-877-231-4244

Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania

1-888-727-2706

PEAL Center (Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership Center)

1-866-950-1040

Special Education ConsultLine (Pennsylvania)

1-800-879-2301

Special Kids Network (Pennsylvania)

1-800-986-4550

The Arc Pennsylvania

Health & Medical Resources

American Diabetes Association

1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383)

Breakthrough T1D (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – JDRF)

1-800-223-1138

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

1-800-344-4823

Epilepsy Foundation

1-800-332-1000

National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation

1-800-233-7393

United Spinal Association – Resource Center

1-800-962-9629

Candlelighters for Children With Cancer

503-719-4244
(Local chapters may have additional contacts)

Family Support, Parenting & Safety

National Fatherhood Initiative

Healthy Baby (PA)

1-800-986-BABY (2229)

Healthy Kids / CHIP (PA)

1-800-986-KIDS (5437)

PA Travel Safe – Car Seat Loan Program

Provides child passenger safety education, certified car seat technician resources, and information on car seat assistance and loan programs throughout Pennsylvania.

Safe Kids Worldwide

Offers safety information and injury prevention resources for children, including car seat safety, safe sleep, water safety, bike safety, and home safety tips for families and caregivers.

Education, Youth & Community Supports

Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units - PAIU

717-732-8464

Pennsylvania Partnership for Children

U Promise – Help with College Tuition