An online guide to what you need to know to help your child grow up healthy and thrive.

The Parentage Opportunity Program offers eligible parents a free and efficient opportunity to establish a legal parent-child relationship, with the same legality without going through court.

CORA provides specialized services for parents and kids of all ages. Services include physical shelter and emotional support, individual and family counseling, parental support groups, after-school enrichment programs, safety planning, and more.

Local clinics and organizations across San Mateo County provide dental services at a reduced cost for patients that are uninsured and under-insured, as well as Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal patients. Information is available from San Mateo County Health.

The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County provides free civil legal advice, counsel, and representation to low-income people living in San Mateo County.

Core Service Agencies provide safety net services to San Mateo County residents in need of food, emergency housing assistance, emergency utility assistance, shelter, and other basic needs.

For assistance in finding mental health and/or substance use services for someone who may be experiencing a mental illness and/or substance use condition, or for someone you are concerned about, call the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services ACCESS Call Center. You can get information, an assessment, and a referral based on individual needs.

SMC ALERT is an alert notification system used to immediately contact you during urgent or emergency situations. Sign up for free! You can set alerts to send emergency and non-emergency text and voice messages to your: – email accounts – cell phones, smartphones, tablets – voice messages to landline phones (home & work)

Baby on Board! The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department provides FREE car seat inspections.