Resources for Young Mothers in Northeast Ohio

Solace Center
Supervised visitation and safe exchange services for families experiencing conflict, trauma, separation, custody issues, or domestic violence.
375 N. Park Ave., Warren, OH 44481
(330) 766-0689
Visit Solace Center

Someplace Safe
Provides emergency shelter, 24/7 crisis support, advocacy, transitional housing, and related support for people experiencing domestic violence in Trumbull County.
24-hour hotline: (330) 393-3005
Legal advocacy: (330) 393-3003
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Safety Resources

The Salvation Army — Warren Corps
Provides emergency food assistance, meals, rent and utility assistance when funding is available, and other basic-needs support for the Warren community.
270 Franklin Street SE, Warren, OH 44483
(330) 392-1573
Visit The Salvation Army

Operation Search & Help
Provides last-dollar financial assistance for children and young adults from birth through age 21 who have special needs, behavioral health conditions, or chronic medical needs and live in Mahoning or Trumbull County. Assistance may help with medications, medical costs, therapies, specialized formula, medical equipment, and travel costs for out-of-town medical appointments.
Shari Nesbitt, M.Ed., LSW
(330) 781-5417
shari@operationsearchandhelp.org
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Schooling Resources

Aspire — Trumbull Career & Technical Center
Free GED/high-school equivalency preparation and adult basic education, with online and in-person classes available in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Participants begin by registering for an orientation.
528 Educational Highway, Warren, OH 44483
(330) 847-0503 ext. 1611
Visit Aspire

JRC Learning Centers — Canton
Provides early childhood education and childcare for children from 6 weeks through age 5, including Early Head Start and special-needs childcare. Some families may qualify for free or reduced-cost early education. JRC primarily serves families in Stark County; some tuition-free preschool eligibility is limited to children living in the Canton City School District.
3300 Parkway Street NW, Canton, OH 44708
(330) 454-3471 ext. 460
Visit JRC Learning Centers

River Gate High School
A free public high school serving students ages 15–21 who need a more flexible or nontraditional path to earning a high school diploma. River Gate offers individualized, self-paced learning and serves students throughout Trumbull County and surrounding communities.
1133 E. Market St., Warren, OH 44483
(330) 647-6500
Visit River Gate High School

Help Me Grow — Trumbull County
Connects pregnant people and families with young children to free home visiting, early intervention, developmental support, parenting education, and referrals to community resources. Trumbull County families can access services through Ohio’s statewide Help Me Grow intake system.
Central Intake: (330) 616-3322 or (800) 755-GROW (4769)
Visit Help Me Grow

Early Childhood Resource Center (ECRC)
Supports families and young children through school-readiness programs, parent education, developmental resources, and connections to early-childhood services. ECRC serves families across Stark, Summit, Medina, Portage, Trumbull, and Mahoning counties.
Main line: (877) 691-8521 or (330) 491-3272
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LEAP — Learning, Earning and Parenting
A statewide Ohio Works First program designed to help pregnant and parenting teens stay in school and complete high school or an equivalent credential. LEAP generally applies to pregnant teens and teen custodial parents under age 19 who are applying for or receiving Ohio Works First and have not yet completed high school or an equivalent. Trumbull County Job & Family Services administers Ohio Works First locally.
280 N. Park Ave., Warren, OH 44481
(330) 675-2000
Visit Trumbull County Job & Family Services

Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership
A Warren-based nonprofit focused on neighborhood revitalization, housing stability, and community development. Its housing work includes home repair, rehabilitation, vacant-property redevelopment, and homeownership opportunities in Warren and Trumbull County.
736 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren, OH 44483
(330) 647-6301
info@tnpwarren.org
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Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority (YMHA)
Provides affordable public housing and administers Housing Choice Voucher programs, along with resident support and self-sufficiency services. YMHA’s housing portfolio is concentrated in Youngstown and Mahoning County.
131 W. Boardman St., Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-2161
Visit Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority

Housing Resources

Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley
Helps eligible families achieve affordable homeownership and also supports home rehabilitation and repair. Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley serves Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties.
1919 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 743-7244
Visit Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley

Job Resources

Dress 4 Success Office
Formerly Dress for Success Warren Youngstown, this organization supports unemployed and underserved women with career resources, professional development, employment tools, and professional-attire guidance.
(330) 395-0200
Visit Dress 4 Success Office

Professional Development Center — Flying HIGH Inc.
Provides job-placement assistance, career coaching, vocational training, GED support, and pathways to in-demand careers. The Professional Development Center serves job seekers across the Mahoning Valley and has a Warren location for employment services.
237 Main Avenue SW, Warren, OH 44481
(330) 797-3995
Visit the Professional Development Center

Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) — Trumbull County
Helps young people ages 14–24 overcome barriers to education and employment through academic support, career development, work experience, job placement, life-skills training, and mentoring. JOG serves both in-school and out-of-school youth.
108 Main Avenue SW, Suite 800, Warren, OH 44481
(330) 984-4414
success@jogworks.org
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New Horizons Staffing
Connects job seekers with employment opportunities in the Youngstown area and accepts applications for available positions. The company also offers résumé-writing and other career and business services.
(330) 651-7032
admin@staffnh.com
Visit New Horizons Staffing

OhioMeansJobs — Trumbull County
A free workforce resource center offering job-search assistance, résumé and interview help, career workshops, hiring events, education and training support, and services for youth and young adults.
280 N. Park Ave., Warren, OH 44481
(330) 675-2179
Visit OhioMeansJobs — Trumbull County

NFactor Coaching
Provides business coaching, branding, sales, leadership, and entrepreneurship support for people looking to grow a business or strengthen their professional skills.
Visit NFactor Coaching

Health Resources

Mercy Health — St. Joseph Warren Hospital
Provides emergency care, primary care, diagnostic and outpatient services, maternity care, cancer care, surgery, and other hospital services for Warren and Trumbull County.
667 Eastland Avenue SE, Warren, OH 44484
(330) 841-4000
Visit St. Joseph Warren Hospital

ONE Health Ohio — Lloyd McCoy Community Health Center
A Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary medical care, dental care, behavioral health services, pharmacy services, and support for uninsured and underinsured patients.
1977 Niles Road SE, Warren, OH 44484
(330) 393-6446
Visit Lloyd McCoy Community Health Center

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio
Provides Medicaid managed-care coverage for eligible Ohio residents, including children, families, pregnant people, and qualifying adults. Members can get help understanding benefits, finding providers, and accessing care and support services.
Member Services: (800) 895-2017
TTY 711
Visit UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Pregnancy Help Center — Youngstown
Provides no-cost pregnancy testing, limited obstetrical ultrasounds, pregnancy-options information, pregnancy support, life-skills education, referrals, and support for men. The center is faith-based and does not provide or refer for abortion services or emergency contraception.
4845 Market Street, Suite 13, Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 788-4000
info@pregnancyhelpcenter.com
Visit Pregnancy Help Center

AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio
An Ohio Medicaid managed-care plan that helps eligible members access medical care, behavioral health services, pregnancy support, transportation benefits, prescriptions, and other covered services. Members can also get help finding providers and understanding their benefits.
Member Services: (833) 764-7700
TTY: (833) 889-6446
Visit AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio

Mahoning County Public Health
Provides public health services including immunizations, maternal and child health support, communicable-disease services, health education, WIC connections, and other community health programs for Mahoning County residents.
50 Westchester Drive, Youngstown, OH 44515
(330) 270-2855
info@mahoninghealth.org
Visit Mahoning County Public Health

Midlothian Free Health Clinic
Provides free primary and preventive health care for uninsured residents in the Youngstown area. Services include primary care, chronic-disease support, screenings, laboratory services, and medication assistance. Call before visiting to confirm the current clinic schedule and appointment availability.
201 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 788-3330
View Midlothian Free Health Clinic Information

Mercy Health — Youngstown Resource Mothers Center
Provides support, referrals, education, and resources for expectant and new mothers and fathers. Services include one-on-one support from trained resource mothers, parenting guidance, social support, and healthy-living education.
452 Broadway Ave., Youngstown, OH 44504
(330) 480-2604
Visit Youngstown Resource Mothers Center

Cadence Care Network
Provides behavioral health services for children, teens, young adults, and families, including counseling, behavioral health assessments, psychiatric services, family-focused support, foster care, and OhioRISE care coordination.
165 E. Park Ave., Niles, OH 44446
(330) 544-8005
info@cadencecare.org
Visit Cadence Care Network

Mercy Health Dental Outreach
Provides mobile dental outreach in the Youngstown area, including oral screenings, exams, cleanings, and other preventive dental services at rotating community locations. Call for the current schedule and locations.
(330) 480-3689
Visit Mercy Health

Belmont Pines Hospital
Provides behavioral health treatment for children and adolescents, including inpatient hospitalization and short- and long-term residential services. Families can call directly for admissions information and a no-cost assessment.
615 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 759-2700
Visit Belmont Pines Hospital

Parenting Resources

Alta Head Start & Early Head Start
Provides free early childhood education and family support for eligible children from birth to age 5. Services include preschool and early learning, meals, health screenings, vision and dental services, limited transportation, disability support, and parent engagement. Alta operates Head Start locations throughout Mahoning and Trumbull counties.
Head Start: (330) 736-0071
Visit Alta Head Start

Trumbull Community Action Program (TCAP)
Provides programs for Trumbull County families including Head Start preschool, family services, utility and emergency assistance, health connections, and other supports aimed at reducing barriers related to poverty.
611 Main Avenue SW, Warren, OH 44483
(330) 393-2507
Visit TCAP

Family Connects Ohio — Trumbull County
Offers families with newborns a free in-home visit from a registered nurse, typically within the first few weeks after birth. Visits can include health checks for parent and baby, feeding and postpartum support, newborn-care guidance, and connections to local resources.
(330) 616-3322
hmgreferrals@helpmegrow.org
Learn About Family Connects Ohio

National Fatherhood Initiative
Offers online educational resources focused on father involvement, parenting, co-parenting, healthy relationships, and strengthening father-child relationships. Its programs are primarily designed for organizations that serve fathers rather than as a local direct-service provider.
Explore Fatherhood Resources

Flying Trees Academy
A private K–8 school focused on individualized learning, critical thinking, creativity, and students’ social-emotional development.
4570 Lockwood Blvd., Boardman, OH 44511
(330) 412-1912
FlyingTreesAcademy@gmail.com
Visit Flying Trees Academy

Trumbull County Child Support Enforcement Agency
Helps families establish paternity and child-support orders, collect and enforce support, modify existing orders, and address health-insurance requirements related to child support.
159 East Market St., Suite 200, Warren, OH 44481
(330) 675-2732
TrumbullCSEA@jfs.ohio.gov
Visit Trumbull County Child Support

Trumbull County Children Services
Protects and supports children who are experiencing or at risk of abuse or neglect. The agency assesses safety concerns, works with families to strengthen and preserve family life when possible, and provides foster-care and adoption services when needed.
2282 Reeves Road NE, Warren, OH 44483
24-hour child abuse hotline: (330) 372-2010
Visit Trumbull County Children Services

Food & Benefits Resources

Trumbull County Job & Family Services — Food & Cash Assistance
Helps eligible Trumbull County residents apply for SNAP food assistance, Ohio Works First cash assistance, Medicaid, and other public-benefit programs. Applications can be submitted online through Ohio Benefits or through the county office.
280 N. Park Ave., Warren, OH 44481
(330) 675-2000
Apply for Benefits

Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley
Connects individuals and families with food pantries, free meal sites, mobile food distributions, and SNAP information throughout Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana counties. Call the Food Bank or use its online resources to find food assistance near you.
(330) 792-5522
Find Food Assistance

Trumbull County WIC Program
Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods and infant-formula benefits, and referrals to health and community services for eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children through age 5.
258 E. Market St., Suite 201, Warren, OH 44481
(330) 394-0990
Visit Trumbull County WIC

Help Network of Northeast Ohio — 211
Provides free, 24/7 information and referrals for food, housing, utilities, employment, health care, crisis support, and other community needs in Trumbull and surrounding counties. Families can also receive nearby food-pantry and free-meal information by text.
Dial 211 anytime
Text HELP NETWORK to 898211 for food pantry and meal information
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Community Legal Aid — Warren Office
Provides free civil legal help to eligible residents with issues involving housing, eviction, debt, public benefits, family matters, education, record sealing, and other civil legal concerns. Community Legal Aid serves Trumbull and Mahoning counties; eligibility and available assistance depend on the type of case and household circumstances.
160 E. Market St., Suite 225, Warren, OH 44481
(330) 535-4191
HelpLine: (800) 998-9454
Apply for Legal Help

Legal Resources

Ohio Legal Help
Provides free, plain-language legal information, court forms, and connections to legal assistance throughout Ohio. Resources cover custody and child support, domestic violence, housing and eviction, debt, public benefits, employment, education, identification documents, and other common legal issues.
Visit Ohio Legal Help

Transportation Resources

WRTA — Warren Express
WRTA’s Route 28 Warren Express connects Warren with Youngstown and remains in service even though several former Warren routes have ended. Riders can use WRTA’s online schedules and trip-planning tools to check current stops and service times.
Customer Service: (330) 744-8431
View Warren Express Service

Trumbull County Transit — Senior & Disability Transportation
Provides affordable transportation for eligible Trumbull County residents age 60 and older and residents with qualifying disabilities. Registration and approval are required before scheduling rides. Services can include in-county trips and certain out-of-county medical transportation.
2959 Youngstown Warren Road SE, Warren, OH 44484
(330) 675-2873
Visit Trumbull County Transit

Trumbull County Job & Family Services — Transportation Assistance
Eligible Trumbull County residents may qualify for transportation assistance for approved medical appointments, pregnancy-related services, or other qualifying needs. JFS also offers emergency-assistance programs that may help eligible families with transportation barriers, including gas cards in some circumstances.
280 N. Park Ave., Warren, OH 44481
(330) 675-2000
Contact Trumbull County JFS

Childcare Resources

Trumbull County Job & Family Services — Child Care Assistance
Helps eligible parents pay for child care while they are working, attending school or training, or participating in an approved work activity. Families can apply for Ohio Publicly Funded Child Care through the county or online through Ohio Benefits.
280 N. Park Ave., Warren, OH 44481
(330) 675-2000
PFCC_Trumbull@jfs.ohio.gov
Apply for Child Care Assistance

Early Childhood Resource Center — Child Care Resource & Referral
Helps families find early-childhood and child-care programs that fit their needs and provides guidance on available early-learning resources. ECRC is Ohio’s designated Child Care Resource & Referral agency serving Trumbull, Mahoning, Stark, Summit, Portage, and Medina counties.
(330) 491-3272
info@ecresourcecenter.org
Find Child Care Resources