The following is a list of reputable rescues:
Bichon Frise Club of America Charitable Trust
Small Paws Rescue – Small Paws is the largest breed rescue in the country, with over 800 volunteers and over 6000 members in 27 countries. Small Paws has rescued over 15,000 Bichons in the past 20 years from across the country. They rescue Bichons from shelters, and from owners who can no longer take care of them due to a variety of circumstances. (moving, having babies, going to a nursing home, health problems, or other end of life issues, etc.)
Bichon Rescue Brigade (located in southern California)