Pregnancy Resources
Additional Community Resources
Child Safety
The Safely Surrendered Baby Law allows a parent, or legal
guardian, who cannot care for a baby to confidentially and
Safely Surrendered Baby Law
legally surrender their infant within 3 days of birth. After the
(877) 222-9723
infant is dropped off the law allows a 14 day cooling off period
www.co.fresno.ca.us/DepartmentPage.aspx?id=13529 where the person who surrendered the baby can reclaim the
child. Infants can be surrendered to most hospitals and fire
or www.babysafe.ca.gov
stations in Fresno County, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Mental Health
Student Health Center (CSUF)
5044 N. Barton Avenue
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-6738
www.csufresno.edu/health
Psychological Services at the Student Health Center offers
counseling to students by professional staff and interns/trainees.
Topics discussed, but not limited to: stress, anxiety, depression,
relationship issues, challenges in academic performance, and
any additional topics of concern. If making a pregnancy decision
has been difficult it may be helpful to talk to the counselors at
the Student Health Center for additional support.
Paternity Testing
Fresno County Department of
Child Support Services
2220 Tulare Street Suite 310P
Fresno, CA 93721
(866) 901-3212
The Fresno County Department of Child Support Services offers
paternity testing at low-cost to individuals who open a child
support case through the Paternity Opportunity Program.
www.co.fresno.ca.us/Departments.aspx?id=124
www.childsup.ca.gov/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
Get Connected to Resources
United Way of Fresno County
Call 2-1-1
www.unitedwayfresno.org/2-1-1.php
The United Way of Fresno County can quickly connect
individuals to helpful resources and referrals in the Fresno
community. The call is free and confidential. Lines are open 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Examples of
referrals include: housing and food needs, low-cost utilities, and
information on child care.
Pregnancy/Infant Supplies
Pregnancy Care Center*
169 North Clark Street
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 237-0683
The Pregnancy Care Center* offers free, confidential services
to pregnant women. Services include: referrals for maternity
clothes, child birthing classes, basic infant care classes, infant
resources and supplies, information on community resources,
and physician referral.
www.care4mybody.com
* Faith Based
Breast Feeding Assistance
La Leche League
(559) 265-3301
www.lllfresno.org
La Leche League is a non-profit organization that offers breast
feeding assistance to mothers by accredited volunteers. Call
anytime to talk to a La Leche Leader for breast feeding help.
Questions can also be sent by email on the website.
Created November 2010
Pregnancy Resources
Subsidized Child Care
The Centralized Eligibility List (CEL) is a countywide waiting list for families
who meet income requirements for financial assistance with child care. Children’s Services Network can assist mothers with the subsidized child care application
and educate families on how to search for daycare through the FIND Care
(Families In Need of Daycare) program.
Children’s Services Network 1911 N. Helm Avenue
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 456-1100
http://cvcsnorg.presencehost.net
Supportive Services
2455 W. Shaw Avenue Suite 101
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 243-2060
Supportive Services is another agency that can help a mother complete a
subsidized child care application for the Fresno County CEL waiting list.
www.ssifresno.org
California State University, Fresno
5241 N. Maple Avenue
Fresno CA, 93740
Child Care on Campus
School of Education, Room 25
(559) 278-0225
CSUF offers child care on campus. Applicants are ranked by family income,
age of child, and number of days needed for child care. Students have first
priority but the waitlist is at least 6 months and up to 2 years. Cost varies
depending on income, age of the child, and how often day care is used.
www.csufresno.edu/asktimeout/info/
campuschildcare.shtml
Food Assistance
Fresno County EOC
1920 Mariposa Mall Suite 120
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 263-1150
Women, Infants, and children (WIC) offers nutrition education and
vouchers for food items to low-income pregnant, breast feeding, and post partum
women, their infants, and children 0 to 5 years old. To determine eligibility, make
an appointment with EOC or visit www.wicworks.ca.gov.
www.fresnoeoc.org/services/nutrition/
women-infant-children.html
CalFresh
www.dss.cahwnet.gov/foodstamps/default.htm or
www.co.fresno.ca.us/DepartmentPage.aspx?id=13797
Community Food Bank
3403 E. Central Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 237-3663
CalFresh, formally known as Food Stamps, provides monthly food purchasing
benefits to households meeting income eligibility. Individuals can apply for
CalFresh if receiving food benefits from WIC. To determine eligibility and apply
visit www.benefitscalwin.org.
Individuals can obtain free food once per month if 18 years or older through the
Community Food Bank. Call to be referred to a food pantry closest to your
place of residence. Also offers application assistance for CalFresh (Food Stamps).
http://communityfoodbank.net
Contraception After Pregnancy
Family PACT Program
www.familypact.org/en/home.aspx
The Family PACT program provides no-cost family planning services to qualifying low-income men, women, and teens.
Eligibility is based on income and health insurance status. Reproductive health services covered by Family PACT include:
annual exams for women, birth control education and methods, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and
counseling, sexually transmitted infections testing and treatment, and HIV testing and education.
The following health centers accept Family PACT:
Student Health Center (CSUF)
5044 N. Barton Avenue
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-2734
www.csufresno.edu/health
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
(877) 855-7526
www.plannedparenthood.org
Family First Health Center
6095 N. 1st Street
Fresno, CA 93710
Fulton Street Health Center
650 N. Fulton Street
Fresno, CA 93728
Family Planning Associates Medical Group
165 N. Clark Street
Fresno, CA 93701
(877) 88-FPAMG or (559) 233-8657
Fresno County EOC
1047 R Street
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 499-1690
www.fpamg.net
www.fresnoeoc.org/services/health/health-clinic.html
Created November 2010
Pregnancy Resources
Pregnancy Care and Infant Services
Fresno County EOC
Early Head Start
1920 Mariposa Mall Suite 130
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 263-1550
www.fresnoeoc.org/services/education/early-head-start.html
Fresno County
Department of Public Health
1221 Fulton Mall
Fresno, CA 93775
Fresno County Department of Public Health
offers several Babies First programs geared
towards improving the health of
mothers, babies, and families.
Call the Moms and Kids Toll-Free Hotline:
(800) 640-0333
or visit www.babiesfirstfresno.com
for more information
The Early Head Start program provides services to pregnant women and
their infants from birth through the child's first three years of life. Services
and education provided to women may include: breast feeding support,
prenatal classes, day care, nutrition, and child development.
Women must meet income eligibility guidelines and child age limits to
participate in Early Head Start.
Nurse-Family Partnership is a free program that serves low-income, first
time mothers in Fresno County. The program provides Public Health Nurse
home visits to mothers from the time of pregnancy (before 27 weeks) until the
child is two years old. Services provided are education on various pregnancy
and child development topics and life skills information for the mother.
www.co.fresno.ca.us/DivisionPage.aspx?id=2882
The Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) is a Medi-Cal
program that offers various services to pregnant women from conception
through 60 days after birth. CPSP provides information on services available
to mothers, education on various pregnancy related services, and assistance
with obtaining health care for low-income families.
www.co.fresno.ca.us/DivisionPage.aspx?id=2880
Sista’ Talk, part of the Black Infant Health Program, is a discussion group
offered to African American women who are pregnant or had a baby within
the last three months. Discussions consist of sharing pregnancy experiences,
resource linkage, and education on pregnancy and newborn care.
www.babiesfirstfresno.com
Mid-Income Child Health Insurance
Access for Infants & Mothers (AIM)
(800) 433-2611
www.aim.ca.gov/Home
The Healthy Families Program
(800) 880-5305
www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov or
www.co.fresno.ca.us/DepartmentPage.aspx?id=6160
Kaiser Permanente
Child Health Plan
Community Benefits Department
(800) 255-5053
https://info.kp.org/childhealthplan/overview.html
AIM offers low-cost health care coverage to pregnant women and infants.
AIM is for families who do not have employee health insurance, have health
insurance but the maternity deductible is more than $500, or ineligible for
no-cost Medi-Cal. Mother must be less than 30 weeks pregnant, a California
resident, and meet income requirements when applying for AIM. A baby
enrolled in AIM is also eligible for Healthy Families, unless the child is
covered under employee health insurance or no-cost Medi-Cal.
The Healthy Families Program was developed to offer basic health care to
children living in California who are not covered under their parent’s employee health insurance, are not eligible for no-cost Medi-Cal, and meet citizenship
and income requirements. Healthy Families provides comprehensive low-cost
health, dental, and vision insurance for children aged 1 to 19. A baby can be
enrolled in Healthy Families and still be eligible for AIM.
Kaiser Permanente offers affordable health care coverage plans for uninsured
children through the age of 18. The Child Health Plan can cost as little as
$8 or $15 each month, per child, for up to three children (additional children
are covered at no extra premium). The monthly cost is dependent on income
and family size. Children are not eligible for the Child Health Plan if covered
by Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, or employee health insurance.
Created November 2010
Medi-Cal Information and Resources
Presumptive Eligibility (PE)
www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/eligibility/Pages/PE_Info_women.aspx
PE is immediate, temporary Medi-Cal coverage that provides prenatal care to eligible, low-income
pregnant women who have formally applied, or will apply, for Medi-Cal. Individuals can apply for PE
through a participating health care provider. PE is temporary and does not cover labor and delivery or
inpatient care. Women who are pregnant need to apply for Medi-Cal on a timely basis.
Heritage Center
3151 N. Millbrook
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 453-4998
www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/default.aspx or
www.co.fresno.ca.us/DepartmentPage.aspx?id=6154
Medi-Cal is a public health insurance program that provides no or low-cost medical coverage to qualifying
low-income families with children and individuals including: seniors, persons with disabilities or specific
diseases, pregnant women, and foster children. Individuals can apply for Medi-Cal at the Heritage Center
or online www.benefitscalwin.org.
Listed below are health care providers that accept Medi-Cal and Health Net Medi-Cal plans from pregnant women.
Most providers will not accept, or will only accept certain, Medi-Cal Anthem Blue Cross plans.
This is a selection of Medi-Cal providers in Fresno County.
Clinica Sierra Vista
(Administrative Office)
1945 N. Fine Suite 116
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 457-5800
Call Administration number for
referral to one of several
health centers.
Ob/Gyn Associates Medical
Group of Fresno
1383 E. Herndon Suite101
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 449-8004
Community Regional
Medical Center
Women’s Health Center 445 S. Cedar Avenue
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 459-5755
Omni Women’s Health (Omni Administration)
3812 First Street
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 495-3120
Call Administration number for
referral to one of several
health providers.
Fresno County EOC
Health Services Clinic
1047 R Street
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 499-1690
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
Family First Health Center
6095 N. 1st Street
Fresno, CA 93710
(877) 855-7526
Fresno Women’s Care University Women’s 7075 N. Maple Avenue Suite 102
Specialty Center
Fresno, CA 93720
2210 E. Illinois Avenue Suite 301
(559) 299-8800
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 320-0555
Fresno Women’s Medical Group 1125 T Street
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 322-2900
Women’s Specialty Center 722 Medical Center Drive East
Suite 101
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 297-9500
W.L. Brown Medical Corporation
1221 E. Spruce Avenue Suite C
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 265-4444
Gilbert Moran, MD
681 Medical Center Drive West
Suite101
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 299-9000
Camilla Marquez, MD
2416 W. Shaw Avenue Suite 106
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 438-1777
Gopal Reddy Gade, MD
6183 N. Fresno Street Suite 105
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 261-0794
Damrong Pattanumotana, MD
2033 Divisadero Street
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 266-6735
Paul Ostoya, MD
1095 E. Warner Suite 101
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 435-3567
Gail Mallard-Warren, MD
302 Fresno Street Suite 106
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 268-7851
Ruthachai Rithaporn, MD
1735 N. Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 233-3322
Gail Mallard-Warren, MD
6107 N. First Street Suite 103
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 432-4963
Created November 2010