Family Resources in Utah

Dial 2-1-1 to connect with local food pantries, emergency food distributions, and family assistance anywhere in Utah. Available 24/7.

Provides culturally appropriate food assistance and wraparound services for Latino families in the Salt Lake City metro area.

Statewide food bank serving all 29 Utah counties. Find food pantries, mobile distributions, and kids' feeding programs using their online partner locator.

Apply for monthly food assistance through Utah's eligibility system. Benefits loaded to an EBT card accepted at grocery stores statewide. Apply online at jobs.utah.gov.

Free healthy food, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help for Utah families with infants and children under 5. Apply at your local health district WIC office.

Directory of co-ops serving the Salt Lake metro area spanning secular, LDS, and inclusive educational communities. Updated annually.

Utah's universal ESA program providing $8,000 per year per student for approved educational expenses — available to ALL Utah students regardless of income. One of the most generous in the nation.

Statewide homeschool advocacy organization offering legal guidance, legislative advocacy, an annual curriculum fair, and community resources for Utah families.

Utah requires annual notification to your local school board. Must provide instruction for the same number of days as public schools (180 days). No required subjects, testing, or teacher qualifications. Utah is considered highly homeschool-friendly.

Free online public school options for Utah students including homeschoolers. Utah Virtual Academy and other state-approved programs offer full curriculum support.

Community for homeschool families along the Wasatch Front. Co-op classes, social activities, field trips, and curriculum swap events.

After-school programs providing academic support, arts, sports, and leadership for youth in the Salt Lake area. Sliding scale fees available.

Free after-school programming, STEAM activities, homework help, and cultural events at branch locations across Salt Lake City.

After-school enrichment, homework help, and summer camps at Utah YMCA locations. Financial assistance available for qualifying families.

Salt Lake City's world-class natural history museum offers free admission the third Thursday of each month from 5–9pm. Outstanding for curious kids.

Beautiful botanical garden in Salt Lake City. Free admission for Utah residents on select community days throughout the year. Family programs and nature trails.

Free access to the trails, bobsled track, and outdoor areas at Utah Olympic Park in Park City. Museum admission is also free. Great unique family experience.

Utah State Parks offers free entry on select days throughout the year across 43 parks. World-class natural landscapes including Goblin Valley, Dead Horse Point, and more.

Low-cost health insurance for Utah children whose families don't qualify for Medicaid. Covers doctor visits, dental, vision, and prescriptions on a sliding scale.

Help paying heating costs for low-income Utah families through the Home Energy Assistance Target program. Apply at your local community action program.

Subsidized childcare for working or school-attending Utah parents. Apply through the Office of Child Care. Income-based eligibility with a sliding scale co-pay.

Temporary cash assistance for low-income Utah families with children. Apply through Utah's online eligibility system or your local DWS office.