Government Assistance Programs
Pregnant Women, Mothers and Children

We want to do everything we possibly can to assist pregnant women, new mothers and families to provide for the financial, medical and nutritional well being of both you and your child. With this in mind we have created a list of the government programs that we believe you are most likely going to benefit from contacting. To find the contact information for the office in your local area simply click the link below and then select your state of residence.

We would like to give you the opportunity not only to help yourself, but also pregnant women, new mothers and parents across the country.  What you suggest today may help hundreds of women, children and families tomorrow.  If you have any suggestions for additional government programs that you feel that yourself and / or others may find beneficial please contact us.

You may be eligible for many of the free or low-cost programs offered through the U.S. government and your state government.  The information  below will help you get in contact with these programs.  Please note there are some additional programs below this primary list which you may find beneficial.

Government Assistance Programs for pregnant women, birth mothers and children listed by state.

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides free or low-cost mammograms and pap tests for women who cannot afford breast exams or Pap smears.

Child Health Insurance Program is an insurance program for infants, children and teens. The insurance is available to children in working families.  For little or no cost, this insurance pays for doctor visits, prescription medicines, hospitalizations, and more.

Child Nutrition Programs give you the link to the government programs including the National School Lunch Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, School Breakfast Program, and the Special Milk Program.

Child Welfare Agencies in you state (also called the Department of Human Services, Department of Human Resources, Department of Children and Families, or Department of Public Welfare) can help you with issues of pregnancy, parenting and foster care.

Early Head State programs are available to assist you in providing for the health and education of your child.

The Department of Education in your state can provide you with information about nutrition, pregnancy, insurance and other programs for pregnant women and children.

Food Banks provide a nationwide network of food warehouses that offer free food to fight hunger.  Each state has a network of these banks.

Food Stamp Programs help low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. You apply for benefits by completing a State application form.  This site will help you contact the food stamp program in your state.

Health Departments in every state can help you find out about health, nutrition, insurance, and school programs. The Department often deal with more than "just health" concerns and can be a valuable resource for you.

Home Energy Assistance Programs can help you pay your heating and cooling bills.

Medicaid is available to low-income individuals and families who fit into an eligibility group that is recognized by federal and state law. Medicaid does not pay money to you; instead, it sends payments directly to your health care providers. Medicaid is a state administered program and each state sets its own guidelines regarding eligibility and services. Click on the link to read more about your state Medicaid program.

Unemployment Insurance Programs offer temporary financial assistance if you become unemployed through no fault of your own.

WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children provides nutritious foods, nutrition counseling, and referrals to health and other social services to participants at no charge.

A-Z Index of U.S. Government departments and agencies is a listing of all U.S. Government Departments and Agencies.

Benefits.gov is a very good site for finding government programs to help you and your child. Simply go to the site, fill out the questionnaire and the site will list all the national government programs that you may qualify for.

Reduced Cost Health Care at Hospitals: Hill-Burton facilities are hospitals and nursing homes that have received money from the federal government and now must provide a certain amount of free or reduced-cost health services every year to those who cannot pay. You may apply for Hill-Burton assistance at any time before or after you receive care by simply asking for Hill-Burton assistance. To obtain a list of Hill-Burton facilities in your area or for more information on the Hill-Burton program and how to get free or reduced-cost health care go to www.hrsa.gov.

Services is a government website where they try to help you connect with the services you need.