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.
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.