PARENT SUPPORT

MomsLikeMe.com allows teen mothers to connect with each other.  The site enables them to meet, talk, share photos and videos, and participate in local events.

StandUpGirl.com is a website by a teen mother for teen mothers.  Becky provides info that helped her, a Dear Becky column with stories shared by other teen mothers, and access to Chats and Forums.

birthNETWORK is “a non-profit, consumer-advocacy group promoting awareness of the benefits and availability of healthy, normal pregnancy and childbirth through information and support.”

FAMILY SUPPORT, HOUSING & BASIC NEEDS SERVICES

United Way 2-1-1 is “a multi-lingual, comprehensive information and referral service available 24/7/365.”  It has a database of 20,000 programs and services, and special projects including:  2-1-1 On the Go! to help homeless individuals get off the streets and into permanent housing and full-time employment, and 2-1-1 Help Book to assist social workers, case managers and families.

Free4Baby.com provides freebies for babies:  samples, coupons, magazines, toys, subscriptions, gifts, and newsletters.  There are no shipping costs, sign up fees, or junk e-mails.  To trade in unneeded coupons, visit:  The Baby Freebies Coupon Exchange

FAITH-BASED

Lutheran Social Servicesis an “action-oriented organization committed to creating communities of service that meet the needs of people, upholding human dignity, advocating equality and justice” through services including community support, children and families, persons with disabilities, and subsidized housing.  SIL programs support independent living.