Resources
National and International Resources for You and Yours
Birth Outcomes Support Groups
ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) of the Triangle
Facebook support group for birthing people who have experienced or will experience cesarean delivery
Mended Little Hearts
Nonprofit organization with information, resources, and support groups for families of children with congenital heart defects.
https://mendedhearts.org/about-us/about-mended-little-hearts/
Project Sweet Peas
Organization with a mission to empower and support families of fragile infants, and those affected by pregnancy and infant loss. Offers NICU support and bereavement support.
Sisters by Heart
Provides support, education, and empowerment for individuals affected by single ventricle heart disease, from diagnosis throughout journey.
VBAC Support Group
Support group for birthing people seeking vaginal delivery after cesarean delivery
Breastfeeding/ Chest Feeding
International Breastfeeding Centre
Canada-based organization with information and resources for breastfeeding/chestfeeding parents
Ph: 416-498-0002
La Leche League
National non-governmental non-profit providing education, resources, and support groups for breastfeeding and chest feeding
Child Development Resources
American Academy of Pediatrics
A wealth of information about health, safety, and development for children of all ages.
American Physical Therapy Association, Academy of Pediatrics
Health, physical activity, movement, and disability-related information for children and youth. Also includes a provider search tool.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Developmental Milestones
Informational resources on development in children aged two months to five years old
Foster Care
Information for families involved or interested in foster care from the Children's Bureau, an Office of the Administration for Children & Families
World Health Organization
United Nations agency focused on international public health. Includes resources on pregnancy, childbirth, and infant feeding, vaccinations, child development, women’s health, and more.
Zero to Three
Non-profit organization with a variety of educational materials for parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers.
Covering Basic Needs
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
“Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is an electronic system that allows a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participant to pay for food using SNAP benefits.”
Health and Human Services
Information on a wide range of health-related topics, including but not limited to: vaccinations, childcare, foster care, and reproductive health.
Housing Choice Voucher Program (“Section 8”)
“The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. ”
https://www.hud.gov/topics/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
“Provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk.”
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
“The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides states and territories with flexibility in operating programs designed to help low-income families with children achieve economic self-sufficiency. States use TANF to fund monthly cash assistance payments to low-income families with children, as well as a wide range of services.”
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/programs/temporary-assistance-needy-families-tanf
USA.gov, Laws and Legal Issues
Resources, information, and contact information for assistance with a variety of legal issues including low-cost legal representation, accessing prison records, child support concerns, and more.
Doula Care
DONA International
International organization that offers resources to families, training for birth and postpartum doulas, and a directory of certified doulas. Advocates for families, birthing people, and their partners.
Doula Match
Training and advocacy organization for doulas and advocacy organization for families.
Education and Career Resources
American Association of Community Colleges
Resource for learning about community colleges across the nation
American Association of University Women
Non-profit organization advocating for economic security and educational opportunity for women and girls.
Federal Student Aid
Resources for financing higher education
GED Resources
Information on costs, requirements, and subjects covered on the GED exam.
Occupational Safety and Health Organization
A range of information on workplace safety, including for small businesses.
United States Department of Labor
Information on a variety of workplace issues including but not limited to Family Medical Leave Act, minimum wage, and unemployment insurance.
Worker Organizing Resource and Knowledge Center
“The Worker Organizing Resource and Knowledge (WORK) Center is a one-stop shop for information and resources on unions and collective bargaining for workers, employers, unions, government agencies, students and anyone interested in unions and collective bargaining.”
Health Insurance
Healthcare.gov
Open exchange for obtaining health insurance. Cost is based on family income.
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare
Information on how to obtain government-subsidized health insurance.
Mental Health Services
Lindsay Braman
A really unique site: Lindsay, a mental health illustrator, creates artistic visual guides to explain research on mental health in understandable terms. She has a section for parents and caregivers.
Men’s Minds Matter
Site devoted to men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Includes resources for general mental health and crisis resources.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
24/7, free, confidential hotline for pregnant and new moms in English and Spanish.
1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) [call or text]
TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-852-6262.
https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline
Postpartum Progress
Easily accessible site with information on postpartum mental health.
Postpartum Support International
Provides support and educational resources for parents following the birth of a child.
https://www.postpartum.net/
HelpLine:
1-800-944-4773
#1 En Español or #2 English
Text “Help” to 800-944-4773 (EN)
Text en Español: 971-203-7773
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year national helpline, treatment referral, and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Special Needs Resources
American Physical Therapy Association, Academy of Pediatrics
Health, physical activity, movement, and disability-related information for children and youth. Also includes a provider search tool.
Assistive Technology Resource Roundup
Article by Nana Gilbertson (Updated November 7, 2016) from Edutopia.com. Outlines assistive technology resources for the educational setting.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/assistive-technology-resources/
Autism Society
Resources and information for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Informational resource on special education resources (including related services such as therapies and nursing) for students with special needs in the public school system.
Easter Seals
National network of affiliates, providing essential services and on-the-ground supports, including early childhood programs for the critical first five years, autism services, medical rehabilitation and employment programs, veterans’ services, and more.
National Assistive Technology Technical Assistance Partnership
List of national assistive technology resources.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
“SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or no income or resources.”
The Arc
“Promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.”
What is Early Intervention?
Early intervention services can provide physical, occupational, speech, and developmental therapy for children under three years old who have a documented disability or developmental delay. A physician’s referral is not required. This site also has information for children older than three years old.
Women’s Health
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
National professional organization with wide array of women’s health resources available online. Up-to-date, evidence-based information on a variety of topics related to women’s health at all ages and stages, including pregnancy and postpartum.
https://www.acog.org/womens-health
Girls Health.gov
Health information and resources for girls
Health and Human Services
Information on a wide range of health-related topics, including but not limited to: vaccinations, childcare, foster care, and reproductive health.
IPAS
Global reproductive justice organization
National Office on Women’s Health Research
Federal office devoted to promoting and distributing research on women’s health. Also includes support for women in research, women’s health research, and courses and Webinars on women’s health issues.
National Partnership on Women and Families
Non-profit non-partisan organization. Engages in advocacy for women and families. Also has Childbirth Connection, an evidence-based resource for information on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
Office on Women’s Health
Health information and resources for women.
Planned Parenthood
Gynecological services, contraception, family planning, and advocacy services for birthing people and their partners.
World Health Organization
United Nations agency focused on international public health. Includes resources on pregnancy, childbirth, and infant feeding, vaccinations, child development, women’s health, and more.
Women in STEM
American Medical Women’s Association
National organization that aims to improve women’s advancement in medicine, advocate for equity in medicine, and advocate for the health and healthcare of women and girls.
AnitaB.org
Advocacy, information, groups, and scholarships for women in technology, with a focus on computer science
Association for Women in Science
“AWIS provides a unique national platform where essential research meets advocacy, innovation, and practice in supporting the advancement of women in STEM.”
Momentum
“Momentum aims to accelerate equity in computing and technology through the generation of new knowledge about what works (and what does not) in diversifying the tech workforce, with a special focus on educational pathways.”
Society of Women Engineers
“The Society of Women Engineers is the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology.”
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