Pregnant/Parenting Teen Support
If you are a District employee who would like to refer a pregnant and/or parenting teen, please email MHReferral@santapaulausd.org.
If you are a SPUSD student who is pregnant and/or a parenting teen and would like to speak to someone for information, resources and support, please email MHReferral@santapaulausd.org.
Resources
Cal-Learn is a statewide program for pregnant and parenting teens in the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program. It is designed to encourage pregnant and parenting teens to graduate from high school or its equivalent, become independent, and form healthy families.
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/cal-learn
Adolescent Family Life Program (AFLP) is a strengths-based case management program designed to support and empower expectant and parenting youth. The program emphasizes building resilience to help youth thrive during and after they exit the program
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/DMCAH/AFLP/Pages/default.aspx
Ventura County Public Health Nursing works to protect and improve the health of individuals, families and communities by empowering people to achieve optimal health and assuring access to health care. They do this by assessing the needs of individuals across their life span, addressing
their concerns and identifying their needs and developing health plans and interventions, and achieving their health goals.
They accept referrals from many sources throughout the community, including physicians, social workers, the general public and you. If you need help with linking to health care services, have concerns about your child's development or your pregnancy or have other health-related questions, please submit a referral to Community Health Nursing: Microsoft Word - PHN NursingReferral Form 110716.docx (pcdn.co) Any questions regarding the referral can be sent to chnreferrals@ventura.org.
More information found at https://www.vchca.org/public-health-nursing
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
620 W. Harvard Blvd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Phone: 805-981-5251
Hours: Monday-Friday, from 8:00 am-5:00 pm, closed for lunch from 1-2:00 pm
You can email or text them at: wic.program@ventura.org
WIC Breastfeeding Support: www.breastfeedventura.org/wic
Information on the CA WIC App: https://myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/WICApp#WICApp
Child Development Resources: Child Care Assistance Programs:
Phone: (805) 485-7878
https://cdrv.org/cdr-programs-and-services/child-care-assistance/
Local Resources
1. Ojai Life Choices Pregnancy Clinic:
1320 Maricopa Highway, Suite C.
Ojai, CA 93023
Phone: (805) 646-6830
Services: Ultrasounds, testing, baby supplies (diapers, etc.), and client support
2. Lucha Poder Popular
113 North Mills Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Phone: (805)317-1836
Diaper Bank: Every Monday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Call for size availability.
3. Secure Beginnings
200 N. Montgomery Rd
Ojai, CA 93023
Phone: (805)646-7559 Ext. 6
Diapers: 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
4. Graceful Diapers at Redimidos
721 Doris Ave
Oxnard, CA 93030
Phone (805) 940-5200
1st Saturday of each month from from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Food Pantries
1. Our Lady of Guadalupe
427 N. Oaks Street
Santa Paula, CA, 93060
Phone: 805-525-3716
Mondays 4:30-5:30pm
2. Lucha-Poder Popular
217 N. 10th Street Santa Paula, CA 93060
On Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Phone Number: (805) 625-1212
3. Fillmore Police Storefront
642 Lemon Way Fillmore, CA 93015
Phone Number: (805)524-2982
Every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
4. One Step a la Vez
421 Sespe Ave Fillmore, CA 93015
Phone Number: (805) 625-7067
Every 2nd Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Websites
1. https://kellymom.com/ is an internationally recognized website providing breastfeeding and parenting information to professionals and parents.
2. https://physicianguidetobreastfeeding.org/
3. The Breastfeeding Network: https://www.justgiving.com/breastfeedingnetwork provides support and information for breastfeeding women and those involved in their care.
4. Kit for New Parents work with First 5 Ventura County to provide every new and expectant parent or caregiver of children ages 0 through 5 years old a free Kit for New Parents. These kits are valued at $75 each. Each kit contains a celebrity-hosted DVD, an "Advice for New Parents Guide", "What to do when your child gets sick" book, "Baby's first book," a poison control guide, and many other educational materials. https://www.first5california.com/en-us/articles/kit-for-new-parents-newborn/ Order your Kit for New Parents here. Visit our California Parent Guide website for helpful information and resources for new parents. Please contact us at parentkit@ccfc.ca.gov if you have any questions.
5. Text4baby: https://www.text4baby.org/ supports moms by providing accurate, text length health information and resources in a format that is personal and timely. The registration process only takes a few minutes.
6. ZERO TO THREE: https://www.zerotothree.org/ is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to "promote the healthy development of our nation's infants and toddlers." Zero to Three supports families through increasing awareness and collaboration throughout the community so that parents and professionals can more effectively care for very young children and their families.
7. Little Kids, Big Questions: A ZERO TO THREE Podcast Series on Early Childhood Development- https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/ - addresses some of the most common (and challenging) issues facing parents of babies and toddlers, such as helping a baby learn to sleep through the night; dealing with a picky eater; and learning to set limits on children’s behavior.
8. Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health: https://www.2020mom.org/ Closing gaps in maternal mental health care through education, collaboration, and advocacy
9. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls Recalls and Product Safety News
10. Keeping Babies Safe: https://keepingbabiessafe.org/ is a free information resource that offers the most reliable crib and sleep safety information, safety tips, and product recall information so parents, caregivers and hospital personnel can remain vigilant about keeping babies safe in their nursery.
Maternal Mental Health Resources
Emergency assistance is available: 24/7 at 911
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 24/7 at 988
We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. https://988lifeline.org
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline:1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. It provides phone or text access to professional counselors, real-time support and information, response within a few minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, referrals to local and telehealth providers and support groups, culturally sensitive support, counselors who speak English and Spanish, interpreter services in 60 languages and resources. https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline
Postpartum Support International (PSI): Call 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD) #1 En Español or #2 English, Text in English: 800-944-4773, Text en Español: 971-203-7773
The PSI HelpLine is a toll-free telephone number anyone can call to get basic information, support, and resources. The HelpLine is not a crisis hotline and does not handle emergencies. The HelpLine messages are returned every day of the week. Calls and texts will be returned within business hours 8am-11pm EST. You are welcome to leave a confidential message any time, and one of the HelpLine volunteers will return your call as soon as possible. If you are not able to talk when the volunteer calls you, you can arrange another time to connect. The volunteer will give you information, encouragement, and names of resources near you. https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/help-for-moms/
The Postpartum Stress Center: https://www.postpartumstress.com/get-help
The Postpartum Stress Center services include, but are not limited to:
● Screening and diagnostic assessment for prenatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders
● Psychiatric consultation and med management
● Consultation, training and supervision for healthcare professionals
● Risk assessment and counseling for women with a history of emotional illness who are preparing for pregnancy.
● Psychotherapy for depression and anxiety during pregnancy and the postpartum period (OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, psychosis)
● Grief counseling for miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn loss or termination
● Neonatal Intensive Care support
● Reproductive health issues
● Support for complications related to pregnancy & birth (Unexpected Outcomes Program)
● Individual, group and couples therapy
● Support groups
We also offer general counseling services for men, women, adolescents, & couples. More information found at https://www.postpartumstress.com/referral-list
Mom to Mom: is a free online support group for pregnant and postpartum women offered through St. John's Regional Medical Center. Call (805) 988-2784 to register. Address: 1600 N. Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030
The Motherhood Center: offers a full array of virtual support groups for pregnant and postpartum birthing people. Whether you’re a first-time mom experiencing depression or anxiety – our groups can meet you where you’re at in your perinatal journey. Support groups can help perinatal women feel less alone, and a part of a community that is experiencing something very similar. More information found at https://themotherhoodcenter.com/support groups/
Books
1. Parenting from the Inside Out - Siegel & Hartzell
2. Yes Brain - Siegel & Payne Bryson: www.drdansiegel.com
3. Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings - Dr. Laura Markham
4. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk - Faber & Mazlish
Podcasts
1. Postpartum psychosis - KQED
2. Social support for moms - Mindshift podcast
3. Creating a meaningful life - TED talk
4. Happiness - TED talk
5. Mysterious Workings of the Adolescent Brain - TED talk