Community Resources
PUSD's Family Service Worker Program is meant to promote and ensure academic success by providing essential resources and referrals catering to the positive growth of families and students.
Example of some services and referrals:
- Food
- Clothes
- School supplies
- Legal services
- Mental health services
- Utilities
- Housing
- Parenting
- School Registration
If your family needs assistance, please contact the PUSD Family Service Worker assigned to your child's school or contact the district office at (559) 793-2445.
Monique Yang (PUSD Family Service Worker)
(559) 333-4411
Norma Chavez (PUSD Family Service Worker)
(559) 333-4407
United Way of Tulare County
The COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund at the United Way of Tulare County (UWTC) was launched to help Tulare County meet the developing challenges linked with the recent COVID- 19 pandemic.
Emergency grants have been made to nonprofit organizations and other health industry partners that have deep roots and strong experience supporting impacted communities, particularly those that are disproportionately affected by this global pandemic and its economic consequences
Families that need assistance with rent/mortgage and utilities can apply for support through the link below:
FoodLink of Tulare County
Emergency food Assistance (yellow icons): Each month our pantry network serves families with USDA Emergency Food Assistance. Families self-certify that they qualify based on low-income eligibility criteria. Alternative Pick-up forms are also available for those unable to attend, but must be signed each month.
Nutrition on the Go (green icons) Provides fresh fruit and vegetables in a friendly farmers market style. Nutrition information, healthy recipes, and tastings are available. No proof of income or verification is needed. View calendar for the closest distribution today.
Looking for more? Hot meals? Other programs? If you are looking for more ways to find food or a meal locally, download this resource sheet with additional options.
Click on this link to visit the FoodLink website: http://new.foodlinktc.org/home/
Recursos y Servicios Familiares
Family Services Supporting Tulare County
Click on the following link for further information: https://fstc.net/
Parenting Network
Click on this link for further information:
Internet Services Support & Programs
Some Clothes Closets in Porterville
Foster & Homeless Youth
Master List of Resources in Tulare County
Click here to view the Resource Guide in Spanish