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A curated directory of organizations and services to help mothers with housing, employment, legal aid, childcare, and more — across Colorado, Arizona, California, and nationally.

A New Way of Life Reentry Project

CA

Housing and support services for formerly incarcerated women and their children in LA.

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

CO

Housing, healthcare, and employment services for homeless individuals including reentry population.

Website (opens in new tab)(303) 293-22172111 Champa St, Denver, CO 80205

The Delores Project

CO

Day shelter and supportive housing for homeless women in Denver.

Website (opens in new tab)(303) 297-04082570 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205

The Fortune Society

Housing, counseling, and reentry services for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Website (opens in new tab)(212) 691-755429-76 Northern Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

UMOM New Day Centers

AZ

Shelter, housing, and support services for homeless families in Phoenix metro.

Website (opens in new tab)(602) 263-89003333 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

A New Leaf - Autumn House

AZ

Transitional housing program for women and children experiencing homelessness.

Brothers Redevelopment

CO

Housing services for low-income, elderly, and disabled Coloradans since 1971. Programs include emergency mortgage and rental assistance, homebuyer counseling, and home safety repairs.

Website (opens in new tab)(303) 202-63402250 Eaton St, Suite B, Denver, CO 80214

Colorado Coalition — Rent & Eviction Help

CO

Rent assistance and eviction prevention resources through the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, including emergency rental funds and tenant rights information.

Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance

CO

State-administered emergency rental assistance for Colorado residents facing housing instability, including rent arrears and utility payment support.

Colorado Housing Financial Assistance

CO

Colorado Coalition's guide to rental assistance and financial aid programs for renters, including emergency funds, utility help, and housing stabilization resources.

Colorado Housing Search

CO

Statewide online search tool for low-income tax credit housing and affordable rental listings across Colorado.

Crossroads Inc.

CA

Transitional housing and family reunification for women in reentry in LA County.

Decatur Place

CO

Mercy Housing's 106-unit affordable apartment community in Sun Valley. Section 8 project-based rental assistance — tenants pay no more than 30% of income.

Website (opens in new tab)(303) 893-27181155 Decatur St, Denver, CO 80204

Denver Housing Authority

CO

Public and affordable housing programs for low-income Denver residents.

Website (opens in new tab)(720) 932-3000777 Grant St, Denver, CO 80203

Family Promise of Greater Denver

CO

Interfaith nonprofit partnering with 22 host congregations to provide emergency shelter, meals, and support services for families experiencing homelessness.

Family Tree House of Hope

CO

Residential shelter for women with children providing up to 90 days of housing, case management, job training, childcare assistance, and on-site therapy.

Website (opens in new tab)(303) 762-95253301 S Grant St, Englewood, CO 80113

National Alliance to End Homelessness

Policy advocacy and resources for ending homelessness, including reentry housing.

New Freedom

AZ

90-day residential reentry and recovery program with a dedicated women's facility. Includes behavioral health treatment, job training, housing placement, and peer mentoring.

Salvation Army — Housing Now

CO

Housing navigation, short-term rental assistance, case management, and home visits for families experiencing homelessness across the Denver metro area.

Salvation Army Lambuth Family Center

CO

90-day emergency shelter for up to 20 families experiencing homelessness. Each family receives a private room and three meals daily. Call to inquire about openings.

Website (opens in new tab)(855) 768-79772741 N Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80211

Samaritan House Downtown

CO

Catholic Charities shelter for women, families, and veterans since 1986. Provides life-skills classes, case management, education, job training, and counseling.

Website (opens in new tab)2301 Lawrence Street, Denver, CO 80205

Samaritan House Family Shelter

CO

Catholic Charities' 6-month extended stay shelter for single-parent families experiencing homelessness. Call to enter the daily lottery for available spots.

STAR Transitional Program

CO

Denver Rescue Mission's transitional housing for up to 90 homeless families. Includes case management, life-skills workshops, and counseling. In-person intake Mon–Fri, 10–11 AM.

Website (opens in new tab)(303) 953-39636100 Smith Road, Denver, CO 80216

The Gathering Place

CO

Daytime drop-in center for women, children, and transgender individuals experiencing poverty or homelessness. Services include food, clothing, case management, and housing assistance.

Website (opens in new tab)(303) 321-41981535 High Street, Denver, CO 80218

TRUA Rental Assistance

CO

Denver's Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance program providing up to 6 months of help for households earning below 80% AMI. Call 311 and press #6 to apply.

VOA Mission Community Center

CO

Volunteers of America daytime shelter providing food, clothing, job training, employment assistance, and referrals. Open Mon–Fri, 8 AM – 5 PM.

Website (opens in new tab)(303) 295-21652877 Lawrence Street, Denver, CO 80205

Second Chance Center

CO

Reentry support for formerly incarcerated men and women: mentoring, addictions counseling, support groups, employment services (resume help, interview prep, clothing), emergency housing connections, and pre-release/parole plan development.

Website (opens in new tab)(303) 537-58381391 Delaware St, Denver, CO 80204

Servicios de La Raza — Reentry for Adult Parolees

CO

Comprehensive reentry services for adult parolees: crime prevention, crisis intervention, education and employment assistance, family education, housing, identification acquisition (ID, birth certificate), in-house flagger and forklift training, job-training cost assistance, medical benefits, monthly support groups, peer mentorship, substance misuse support and individual therapy, transportation, and work needs.

Website (opens in new tab)(303) 458-58513131 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204

Center for Employment Opportunities

CA

Immediate paid transitional employment and job placement for formerly incarcerated individuals.

CrossPurpose

CO

A preferred ChannelMom partner — we refer graduates to one another. CrossPurpose's free "Leader" program combines personal-growth coaching (mock interviews, résumé workshops) with professional training, certifications, job placement, and ongoing mentorship. It spans seven career tracks — skilled trades (electrical, HVAC), allied healthcare, culinary, CDL/transportation, clerical, sales, and IT — moving neighbors out of poverty and into living-wage careers. 1,536+ graduates and counting.

Website (opens in new tab)(720) 724-95443050 Richard Allen Court, Denver, CO 80205

Goodwill Industries International

Job training, employment placement, and career services at locations nationwide.

Homeboy Industries

CA

Job training, employment, and support services for formerly gang-involved and incarcerated individuals.

Website (opens in new tab)(323) 526-1254130 W Bruno St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Televerde

AZ

Technology sales company that hires and trains incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women.

The National HIRE Network

Clearinghouse of information on employment for people with criminal records.

Warren Village

CO

Two-year self-sufficiency program with housing, education, and job training for single parents.

Website (opens in new tab)(303) 321-23451323 Gilpin St, Denver, CO 80218

Center for Employment Opportunities — Denver

CO

Comprehensive employment services for individuals with recent criminal records: life skills education, short-term transitional employment, full-time job placement, and post-placement retention support. Intake requires photo ID and a referral from a parole or probation officer.

Website (opens in new tab)(720) 279-84893532 Franklin St Ste S, Denver, CO 80205

Chicanos Por La Causa

AZ

Job training, placement, and workforce development for underserved communities.

Christian Women Business Organization

CO

Network of Christian women business owners, professionals, and ministry founders supporting each other through local groups, mentorship, and membership benefits.

DES Reentry Employment Services

AZ

Arizona's no-cost employment services for justice-involved job seekers through ARIZONA@WORK centers, including resume building, interview prep, job referrals, and professional attire.

Dress for Success

Professional attire, job readiness, and career development for women.

Dress for Success Denver

CO

Professional attire, styling, and career development services for women in the Denver metro area seeking employment and economic independence.

Emily Griffith Technical College

CO

Vocational and technical education including career pathways in downtown Denver.

Website (opens in new tab)(720) 423-47001860 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203

Hopes Crossing

AZ

Reentry services for women including employment assistance, life skills development, and professional training. Email: createhope@hopescrossing.org

Mile High Workshop

CO

Job training program with soft skills development for people experiencing barriers to employment, plus individualized assistance and resources. Intake requires two forms of government-issued ID.

Website (opens in new tab)(720) 446-86123795 E 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80205

Next Chapter Foundation

CO

8-week reentry program for formerly incarcerated individuals: mental health and self-esteem workshops, ongoing mentorship, case management for up to 24 months, gang disengagement, GED assistance, clothing, hygiene items, bus fare, employment connections, and ID acquisition. Release documentation required at intake.

Website (opens in new tab)(720) 301-54581370 Elati St, Denver, CO 80202

Community Bridges Inc.

AZ

Behavioral health and substance abuse treatment services across Arizona.

HealthRight 360

CA

Integrated healthcare and substance abuse treatment for vulnerable populations statewide.

Mental Health Center of Denver

CO

Comprehensive mental health and substance abuse treatment services in Denver.

Website (opens in new tab)(303) 504-65004141 E Dickenson Pl, Denver, CO 80222

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free 24/7 treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use disorders.

Shields for Families

CA

Mental health, substance abuse, and family services in South LA communities.

Website (opens in new tab)(323) 242-50005211 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Terros Health

AZ

Integrated behavioral health services including substance abuse treatment in Phoenix.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free 24/7 crisis support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Mental health advocacy, education, support groups, and referral services nationwide.

Colorado Health Network

CO

Healthcare advocacy and support services for underserved communities.

Stout Street Health Center

CO

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless federally qualified health center offering medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy, and case management — no insurance or appointment needed.

Website (opens in new tab)(303) 293-22202130 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80205

Child Welfare Information Gateway

Federal resource providing information on child welfare, adoption, and family support services.

Clayton Early Learning

CO

Early childhood education and family support services in Denver.

Website (opens in new tab)(303) 355-72203801 Martin Luther King Blvd, Denver, CO 80205

Para Los Ninos

CA

Education, childcare, and family services in underserved LA communities.

Southwest Human Development

AZ

Early childhood programs and family support services in Phoenix metro.

Children's Institute Inc.

CA

Mental health and family support services for vulnerable children and families in LA.

Website (opens in new tab)(213) 385-5100711 S New Hampshire Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005

ENGAGE Parenting

CO

Partners with ChannelMom's Forever Moms Prison Ministry to offer healing parenting curriculum to incarcerated moms. Discussion-based groups for communities affected by poverty or adversity.

Love & Respect

CO

Marriage enrichment resources by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs exploring communication differences between spouses. Offers courses, a bestselling book, and a weekly podcast.

Mile High Early Learning

CO

Affordable childcare and early childhood education in Denver metro area.

MomCo

CO

Community of moms meeting in local groups to celebrate motherhood and support each other through its challenges. Formerly known as MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers).

MORE Mentoring

CO

Faith-based mentoring for moms through authentic relationships and intentional prayer. Resources include printed materials, digital tools, mentor coaching, and retreats.

Prevent Child Abuse Arizona

AZ

Parenting education and family support programs statewide.

The M.O.M. Initiative

CO

Mentoring ministry for moms offering The Making of a Mom as an outreach resource for churches, with practical biblical motherhood encouragement by Stephanie Shott.

The Minimal Mom

YouTube channel helping families declutter and embrace minimalism. Practical tips for purging unwanted items and simplifying family life with four kids.

ZERO TO THREE

National nonprofit focused on early childhood development and parenting resources.

Movement 5280

CO

Youth and young adult homeless center in South Denver Metro providing day shelter, hot meals, clothing bank, showers, mental health services, and workforce training.

Arizona@Work

AZ

Statewide workforce development system with job training and placement services.

CareerOneStop

US Department of Labor career services, training, and job search resources.

Emily Griffith Technical College

CO

Vocational and technical education programs in downtown Denver.

Website (opens in new tab)(720) 423-47001860 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203

Project Rebound (CSU)

CA

Higher education support for formerly incarcerated students across CSU campuses.

Year Up

One-year job training program providing skills and corporate internships for young adults.

Community College of Denver

CO

Two-year degree programs and workforce training in Denver.

GateWay Community College

AZ

Two-year college with workforce development programs in Phoenix area.

Los Angeles Trade-Technical College

CA

Two-year college offering vocational and technical training programs.

Website (opens in new tab)(213) 763-7000400 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Remerg

CO

On-line hub for re-entry resources for Colorado

Website (opens in new tab)303-993-3551PO Box 18463, Denver, CO 80218

211 Arizona

AZ

Centralized directory for reentry support including housing, counseling, employment programs, and legal aid. Call 2-1-1 for live referrals.

Bridges Reentry

AZ

Survivor-led program for formerly incarcerated women offering 2-year transitional housing, release day pick-up from prison, 12-month mentoring, and comprehensive reentry support.

St. Vincent De Paul Society

CO

Catholic charitable organization providing emergency assistance through local parish conferences. Contact your nearest Catholic church for help with rent, utilities, food, and other needs.

Colorado Legal Services

CO

Free civil legal assistance for low-income Coloradans including record sealing and expungement.

Community Legal Services (Phoenix)

AZ

Free civil legal aid for low-income Arizonans including expungement assistance.

Legal Services Corporation

Federally funded organization providing civil legal aid to low-income Americans.

Legal Services for Prisoners with Children

CA

Advocates for civil rights and empowerment of incarcerated parents and their children.

Website (opens in new tab)(415) 255-70364400 Market St, Oakland, CA 94608

Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest

AZ

Public interest legal advocacy serving low-income Arizonans.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

CA

Free legal assistance for low-income LA residents including reentry and family law.

Metro Volunteer Lawyers

CO

Pro bono legal services for low-income Denver metro residents.

National Legal Aid & Defender Association

Advocates for equal justice and provides resources for legal aid organizations nationwide.

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