FAMILY RESOURCE SUPPORT
At A & Y Birthday Blessings, we believe supporting children means supporting the families and communities around them. Through our Family Resource Support Hub, we connect families with trusted community organizations that provide essential services, resources, and support.
A & Y Birthday Blessings does not directly provide these services. We share these resources to help families access additional support from established community providers
Food & Nutrition Support
Food Bank of Delaware provides nutritious food, meal programs, mobile pantries, and nutrition education for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity across Delaware.
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Catholic Charities – Food Assistance offers emergency food assistance and additional support services to help individuals and families meet basic needs.
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Delaware SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Delaware residents purchase healthy groceries each month through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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WIC – Women, Infants & Children provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age five.
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School Nutrition Programs provide free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch programs to eligible students attending Delaware schools.
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Healthy in a SNAP offers healthy eating education, recipes, and nutrition resources to help families make informed food choices.
Housing & Shelter Support
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Housing Alliance Delaware
Connects individuals and families with housing resources, advocacy, homelessness prevention, and affordable housing services throughout Delaware.
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People's Place
Provides emergency shelter, domestic violence services, crisis intervention, counseling, and family support programs.
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The Shepherd Place
A Dover-based nonprofit offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, meals, and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
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Counseling & Mental Health​
Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth
Provides behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, family therapy, and mental health services for children, adolescents, and their families.
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People’s Place Counseling Services
Offers professional counseling, trauma-informed care, family support, and mental health services for children and adults.
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Youth & Educational Programs
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware
Provides after-school programs, academic support, mentoring, leadership development, and recreational activities for youth.
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YMCA of Delaware
Offers youth development programs, sports, camps, swim lessons, family wellness, and educational opportunities for children of all ages.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware​
Matches children with caring adult mentors who help build confidence, relationships, and life skills.
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Connecting Generations (Mentoring)​
Provides mentoring opportunities that connect youth with caring adults while fostering leadership, confidence, and community engagement.
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​​​​ Statewide Family Help
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Delaware 2-1-1
A free, confidential information and referral service that connects Delaware residents with food, housing, healthcare, transportation, employment, utility assistance, and many other community resources.
Call: 211
Text: Your ZIP code to 898-211
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A & Y Birthday Blessings provides these resources as a convenience for families. We do not directly provide or administer these services and cannot guarantee eligibility or availability. Please contact each organization directly for the most current information.