Resource Directory
Find What You Need
Browse resources organized by category. Click any card to visit the resource directly.
BMA Programs & Services
BMA Mentorship Program
One-on-one guidance from women who've walked this path.
BMA Classes
Sewing, financial literacy, cooking, computer skills, and more.
CNY Diaper Bank
Free monthly diapers for families with children up to age 4.
Baby Layette Program
Essential baby items for new mothers preparing for their little one.
Housing & Shelter
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County
Emergency housing, rental assistance, and family support services.
HUD Housing Counseling
Free or low-cost housing counseling to help with renting and homeownership.
Salvation Army CNY
Emergency shelter, rental assistance, and utility help.
Syracuse Housing Authority
Affordable housing options and Section 8 assistance in Syracuse.
Food & Nutrition
WIC — Women, Infants & Children
Nutrition assistance and food benefits for pregnant and postpartum mothers.
Food Bank of Central New York
Free food pantries across the CNY region.
SNAP Benefits (NY)
Apply for monthly food assistance through New York State.
CNY Works — Emergency Food
Connects families in crisis to local emergency food resources.
Mental Health & Crisis Support
SAMHSA Helpline
Free, confidential mental health and substance use treatment referrals. 1-800-662-4357.
Postpartum Support International
Resources and local support groups for postpartum depression and anxiety.
Crisis Services — 988 Lifeline
Call or text 988 anytime for mental health crisis support.
Vera House Syracuse
Counseling and support for survivors of domestic violence.
Financial Assistance
SCORE — Free Business Mentoring
BMA partners with SCORE to help mothers start and grow small businesses.
NY Temporary Assistance
Monthly financial support for families with children in New York.
Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC)
Financial coaching and asset-building programs in CNY.
Onondaga County DSS
Apply for Medicaid, SNAP, child care assistance, and more.
Child Care
Child Care Resource & Referral Network
Find licensed, affordable child care providers near you in CNY.
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Subsidized child care for eligible working families in New York.
Head Start of Onondaga County
Free early childhood education and family support services.
Education & Training
Literacy CNY
Free adult literacy, GED prep, and English language learning programs.
Onondaga Community College
Affordable community college with workforce training and degree programs.
P-TECH Program Syracuse
Combined high school and college education pathways for young adults.
Help for Women & Children
P.O.W.E.R. Inc.
Promoting Opportunity, Wellness, Empowerment & Resilience — connecting CNY women to economic and personal development resources.
Little Ladies of Promise
Dedicated to mentoring and empowering young girls and women to reach their full potential.
House of Psalms 23
Faith-based organization providing wrap-around support, shelter, and healing for women and children in crisis.
COWVIA
Community of Congolese women and New Americans — supporting immigrant women and families with cultural connection, resources, and community belonging.
Legal Aid
Frank H. Hiscock Legal Aid Society
Free legal representation for low-income families and individuals in the Greater Syracuse metro area. Services include Civil (Divorce, Unemployment), Family Court (Custody/Visitation, Child Support), Criminal appeals at the Appellate Division 4th Dept., Immigration, Landlord/Tenant, and Parole Board cases and appeals.
Legal Aid Society of Central New York
Free civil legal services for low-income residents.
Vera House — Legal Advocacy
Legal advocacy and safety planning for domestic violence survivors.
NY Legal Assistance Group
Online legal help and referrals for New York residents.
Personal Support
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