Resources
Benefits and government programs, housing help, your rights at work, and trusted guides and videos on caring for your baby. Every link goes to an official or long-established source.
Applying is always free
A real government program never charges a fee to apply, and never asks for gift cards or a payment to release a grant. If someone does, it is a scam.
About grants
Money that goes directly to mothers almost always comes through the benefit programs listed here, not one-off grants. Local charities sometimes give small emergency grants: in the United States, call 211; in Mexico, ask at your municipal DIF office.
Answer a few questions and see which federal benefits you may qualify for. It doesn't save your answers. A good first stop if you don't know where to begin.
USA.govOpen the site ↗
Healthy food, breastfeeding support and health referrals for pregnant and postpartum women, babies and children under five. You apply through your state or local WIC office.
USDAOpen the site ↗
A monthly benefit on a card you can use at grocery stores. Each state runs its own application; the site explains who qualifies and links to your state.
USDAOpen the site ↗
The Earned Income Tax Credit can mean money back at tax time for workers with low or moderate income, more if you have children. The IRS site has a tool to check whether you qualify.
IRSOpen the site ↗
Find your state's child care financial assistance and how to apply, along with what to look for when choosing care.
ChildCare.govOpen the site ↗
Free early learning, health and family support. Early Head Start serves pregnant women and children up to age three. Use the locator to find the program near you and ask about the waiting list.
HeadStart.govOpen the site ↗
Housing vouchers and public housing are run by local public housing agencies. Start here to find yours. Waiting lists are common, so apply early and ask about priority for pregnant women and families.
HUDOpen the site ↗
A plain-language explanation of who qualifies for a housing choice voucher, how to apply and what to expect while you wait.
USA.govOpen the site ↗
Call 211 or search online to reach someone who knows the emergency rent help, shelters, utility assistance and charities in your own town.
211Open the site ↗
The national safe-sleep campaign: how to put your baby down to sleep in the way that lowers the risk of sudden infant death, with pictures of what a safe sleep space looks like.
National Institutes of HealthOpen the site ↗
Checklists from two months to five years for how children play, learn, speak and move, with what to do if something worries you.
CDCOpen the site ↗
Short, clear films made with health professionals: getting a good latch, positions, knowing your baby is getting enough, and everyday newborn care. Available in Spanish, English and many other languages.
Global Health Media ProjectOpen the site ↗
Articles and videos from child-development experts on feeding, sleep, play, and looking after your own wellbeing as a parent, organized by your child's age.
UNICEFOpen the site ↗
Answers written by pediatricians to the questions every parent asks, from fevers to first foods. The whole site is available in Spanish and English.
American Academy of PediatricsOpen the site ↗
Health coverage for pregnancy, birth and children. You can apply at any time of year, and many pregnant women qualify even if they didn't before.
HealthCare.govOpen the site ↗
Information, online support groups and help finding someone to talk to about anxiety or depression in pregnancy and after birth. Support is offered in Spanish too.
Postpartum Support InternationalOpen the site ↗
Federal law protects you from being treated worse at work because of pregnancy, and you can ask for reasonable adjustments. This page explains what is covered and how to file a complaint.
EEOCOpen the site ↗
Explains job-protected leave for birth and bonding, who is eligible and how to request it. Some states add paid family leave on top; check your state's labor office.
U.S. Department of LaborOpen the site ↗
Links opened and checked in November 2026. Programs, amounts and rules change, so confirm the details on each official site. Local programs and city rules vary; see Places for help near you.