FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Resources for Families
Find helpful community resources and information to support your family. Explore assistance with everyday needs, wellness, education, housing, food, and other services available throughout Central Ohio.
Food & Basic Needs
Housing & Utility Assistance
Mental Health & Wellness
Food & Basic Needs
Find food, groceries, meals, clothing, and everyday essentials for your family.
Mid-Ohio Food Collective
Food assistance, groceries, and help locating nearby food resources.
Franklin County Job & Family Services
Apply for food assistance and other benefits that may help your household.
LSS 211 Central Ohio
Connect with local food, clothing, emergency assistance, and other community resources.
Housing & Utility
Assistance
We are here to help your family find a safe and stable place to call home. Explore our local resources to secure your household and manage your essential bills.
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IMPACT Community Action
Help with utility assistance, housing support, and programs that help families maintain household stability.
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA)
Affordable housing information, housing programs, and resources for individuals and families.
LSS 211 Central Ohio
Find emergency housing, shelter, utility assistance, and other local housing resources.
Mental Health & Wellness
Find behavioral health, emotional wellness, crisis, and family support resources for children, teens, adults, and caregivers
ADAMH Board of Franklin County
Connect with Franklin County mental health, substance-use, and community behavioral health resources.
Nationwide Children’s Behavioral Health
Behavioral and mental health services and resources for children, adolescents, and their families
Mental Health America of Ohio
Connect with mental health information and free support groups for individuals, families, and loved ones.
Parent & Caregiver Support
Find guidance, education, support, and resources for parents and caregivers caring for children and loved ones.
Action for Children
Parent and caregiver resources, child care information, and family support services.Â
Ohio Parent Mentor Project
Connect families with information and support for navigating special education and school services.
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA)
Free caregiver advice, education, support, respite information, and help connecting caregivers with community services.
Education & Child Development
Explore educational, early-learning, developmental, and school-support resources for children and families.
City of Columbus Education Resources
Information about early learning, kindergarten readiness, after-school programs, and educational resources for Columbus families
Schoenbaum Family Center
Early childhood education and community programs that support healthy child development and kindergarten readiness
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio
Educational programs, services, and resources supporting students, families, schools, and educators throughout Central Ohio.
Community & Recreation
Find activities, parks, recreation programs, and community opportunities that help children and families connect, move, learn, and have fun.
Columbus Recreation & Parks
Explore community centers, recreation programs, activities, parks, trails, and family opportunities throughout Columbus.
Columbus Activities & Events
Find community programming, upcoming events, and activities for children, adults, and families.
Columbus Parks & Recreation Fun Guide
Browse current recreation programs, classes, activities, and seasonal opportunities