Fresh Start
  • HOME
  • About
    • Locations
    • Contact
    • Newsletter
    • Testimonies / Gallery
  • Events
  • Community
    • Volunteering
    • Donation
    • Needs List
  • Women-Children
  • CURRICULUM

Women-Children

Helpful Resources:
SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS: FIND LOCAL PROGRAMS IN YOUR AREA           
      http://www.unitedway.org/                                                 
       (Fill in your zip code to find your local United Way)
UNITED WAY OF GREATER RICHMOND: DIAL 2-1-1 FOR RESOURCES IN YOUR ZIPCODE
          http://www.yourunitedway.org/

DIVORCE

DIVORCECARE: HELP WITH DIVORCE RECOVERY 
DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s         most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. 
        http://www.divorcecare.org/

DIVORCE RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH RICHMOND      
       http://fbcrichmond.org/recovery/index.htm

CORNERSTONE ASSEMBLY OF GOD: MARRIAGE CARE
       (804) 748-8613 
       http://www.cornerstone.ag/adults/marriage-care/

DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS: HELP YOUR CHILDREN HEAL FROM THE PAIN FROM DIVORCE
Are your children angry, hurt, or confused about your divorce? Finding help for your children can be frustrating. DivorceCare for kids and DC4K provide a safe, fun place. 
           Find a group: http://www.dc4k.org/

CHRISTIAN DIVORCE RECOVERY ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP
        https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Divorce_Recovery/info

HOUSING

FOR THE HOMELESS:
All homeless in the Greater Richmond area should register at Homeless Point of Entry to find housing:
        https://www.cccofva.org/homelesspointofentry.html

HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES MADE EQUAL HOME:
Serving The State Of Virginia, Housing Opportunities Made Equal, Inc. (HOME) is a comprehensive housing counseling and fair housing organization whose mission is to ensure equal access to housing for all persons through counseling, education and advocacy. Founded in 1971, HOME offers a wide range of services designed to foster self-sufficiency and help people find and keep the housing that meets their needs.There is no charge for any of HOME’s services.
         http://www.phonehome.org/

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY:
Search for a local Habitat affiliate office near you. They will give you information on how to apply for ownership of a Habitat for Humanity house.
         http://www.habitat.org/


HUD HOMES: 
Info on how to buy a HUD home and list of states where homes are for sale
          http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD

CO-ABODE:
Co-Abode a single mothers housing sharing service is a national organization with members in your area and the service is free.   
          http://CoAbode.org



EMPLOYMENT

GOODWILL:       
Offers help with finding a job in your area.
          http://www.goodwill.org/   

VIRGINIA EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION: 
        http://www.vec.virginia.gov/ fdf

WAYS TO WORK
      http://www.waystowork.org


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: BREAK THE SILENCE/MAKE THE CALL                                  
            1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
            1-800-787-3224(TTY)

      
SAFE HARBOR SHELTER & COUNSELING: 24-HOUR HOTLINE
           1-804-287-7877
         http://safeharborshelter.com/

RAINN: Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
           1- 800-656-HOPE
         http://www.rainn.org/statistics

Eating Disorders

ANRED:
         541-334-1144
         http://www.edreferral.com 
RADAR PROGRAMS:
           1-800-841-1515
         http://www.raderprograms.com


FOR THE KIDS

FIT 4 MOM:
The fitness program incorporates both the baby and a stroller to help moms get in shape, meet other moms, and have fun with their baby all at the same time. It provides a great support system you will find almost 800 class locations for you to choose from.
         http://fit4mom.com 

FOOD ALLERGIES:
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network FARE
        http://www.foodallergy.org

CAMP COMFORT KIDS: BEREAVEMENT CAMP FOR KIDS
       http://www.comfortzonecamp.org

SMART KIDS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES:
Program for helping parents help their children to succeed

        http://smartkidswithld.org

SUMMER CAMPS RICHMOND VA AREA:
        http://www.completelykidsrichmond.com/camps

Reference List

N         http://www.singleparentsnetwork.com 
            http://www.childsupport.com
            h
ttp://www.freecycle.org 
Fresh Start For Single Mothers And Their Children
SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER!

®Fresh Start 2014