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.
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 ↗
Guidance for families in Mexico on breastfeeding, nutrition, vaccination and affectionate, violence-free parenting.
UNICEF MéxicoOpen 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.