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Resilient Families

Emergency Support for Families Facing Urgent Needs

If your family is experiencing financial hardship and struggling to access essential items needed to safely care for your child, support may be available through referral. This program is accessed through a nurse, case manager, or social worker. For more information, contact Stephanie Castañeda at (714) 447-3301 ext. 207 or scastaneda@fsn-oc.org.

REFERRAL-BASED SUPPORT

Help Accessing Essential Items When Families Need It Most

The Emergency Needs Program, also known as Community Compass Supports, helps families obtain essential items needed to safely care for their children when financial hardship makes those items difficult to afford. Families served through this program are often experiencing significant financial challenges, including living at or below the poverty level or having little to no income.

This program is designed to provide limited, one-time assistance and is accessed through a referral from a professional such as a nurse, case manager, or social worker. Family Support Network works to ensure that support reaches families with the greatest need while maintaining a clear and efficient referral process.
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WHAT THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES

Essential Support for Health, Safety, and Stability

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Basic Safety Items

Support for items that help ensure a safe home environment for children and families.
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Emergency Supplies

Assistance with essential items that families may not be able to afford during times of hardship.
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Child-Focused Needs

Resources that directly support the health, safety, and wellbeing of children.
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Short-Term Assistance

One-time support designed to help families stabilize during urgent situations.
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Referral Coordination

Work with professionals to ensure families receive appropriate and timely assistance.

WHEN SUPPORT CAN’T WAIT

Helping Families Maintain Safe and Stable Homes

When families are unable to afford essential items, it can directly impact a child’s safety, health, and overall wellbeing. Without timely support, small gaps can quickly become larger challenges that affect the entire family. The Emergency Needs Program helps bridge that gap by providing critical support when it’s needed most.



With the right assistance, families can:

  • Maintain a safe and stable home environment

  • Access essential items needed for child care and wellbeing

  • Reduce immediate financial stress

  • Focus on longer-term stability and support

  • Receive help at the right time through trusted referral partners
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COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions About the Emergency Needs Program

  • Can families apply directly for this program?

    No. Families cannot self-refer. Access to the program requires a referral from a nurse, case manager, or social worker.

  • How do I refer a family to this program?

    Referral partners can contact the program directly to begin the referral process and discuss eligibility.

  • What kind of assistance does the program provide?

    The program provides essential items that support a child’s safety, health, and wellbeing during times of financial hardship.

  • How often can a family receive support?

    This is a one-time assistance program designed to support families during urgent situations.

  • Who qualifies for this program?

    Families experiencing significant financial hardship, including those with little to no income, may be eligible through referral.