1
CityTeam San Jose - Get Help
NonprofitEmergency DV shelter, meals, food pantry and counseling in San Jose for women with children; safe housing and case management. Call for intake.
Open provider page
+1-408-232-5600
Referral search · verify directly
Single Mom Raising Two Teen Daughters San Jose Ca: local programs and next steps
Start with Sacred Heart for food, clothing, housing, and utility help.
Before you apply
BenefitsGPS gives referral suggestions and contact leads. It is not an official eligibility decision, legal advice, medical advice, or a guarantee that a program has funding or openings.
- Confirm eligibility, service area, documents, hours, waitlists, and current availability.
- Avoid sharing Social Security numbers, case numbers, medical records, immigration identifiers, or other sensitive identifiers unless you are on a verified provider page.
- For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.
Programs to contact
2
YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley - Our Services
Nonprofit24/7 domestic violence shelter, childcare referrals and trauma counseling for women and kids; supports teen daughters and family healing. Call 24/7 hotline.
Open provider page
+1-800-572-2782
3
YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley - Housing Continuum for Survivors
NonprofitTransitional and permanent housing for survivors and their children, with supportive services and childcare referrals. See hours & eligibility.
Open provider page
+1-800-572-2782
4
YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley - Family Justice Center and Legal Services
NonprofitLegal advocacy at the Family Justice Center: restraining orders, custody help and safety planning for survivors with children. Call for intake.
Open provider page
+1-800-572-2782
5
FIRST 5 Santa Clara County - Family Resource Centers
Local Government ProgramLocal family resource centers offering parenting classes, Head Start referrals and child care aid for San Jose families. See hours & eligibility.
Open provider page
+1-408-292-3157
6
Madre-A-Madre
NonprofitFood assistance and SNAP/EBT enrollment help, community support and benefits navigation for immigrant and low-income families. Apply online.
Open provider page
+1-663-281-2661
7
Shine Together - Teen Success Program
NonprofitTeen success program offering parenting support, education, mentoring and recovery resources for young moms and their children. Apply online.
Open provider page
+1-408-263-8330
Recommended next steps
- Start with Sacred Heart for food, clothing, housing, and utility help.
- Contact CityTeam if you need meals, shelter options, or housing support.
- If safety or abuse is involved, contact YWCA for survivor services immediately.
- Ask YWCA about legal help, counseling, childcare, and emergency housing.
- Use the Family Justice Center page for coordinated legal and safety support.
- Visit a nearby Family Resource Center for benefits screening and local referrals.
- If Spanish-language support helps, connect with Madre-A-Madre in San Jose.
- If either teen is parenting or pregnant, contact Shine Together.
- Use Heritage Home only if pregnancy-related shelter fits the situation.
- Call the San Jose homeless services number if you are unsheltered or at risk.
Need categories
•
Information and Referral
- Community Resources