Childcare, Education, Supplies
National (or available in multiple states)
Financial, Supplies, Education Resources
- National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN): https://nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/
- NDBN supports local diaper banks across the U.S., which provide free diapers and baby supplies to families in need. Operates diaper banks in all 50 states, including areas with restricted abortion access like Alabama, Texas, and Missouri.
- Baby2Baby: https://baby2baby.org/
- Baby2Baby provides basic necessities to children living in poverty, including diapers, clothing, and school supplies. Works with partners in all 50 states, including many in conservative states where families may have a greater need for support. Diapers, clothing, formula, and other baby and child essentials.
- Catholic Charities: https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/
- Catholic Charities has numerous programs across the U.S. offering family and parenting support, especially in low-income and underserved communities. Diapers, baby food, formula, car seats, and occasionally free or low-cost childcare services.
- Operation Homefront’s Star-Spangled Babies Program: https://operationhomefront.org
- Provides baby supplies for military families in need, including diapers, formula, and baby gear. Nationwide with a focus on areas near military bases, including conservative states.
- Every Mother Counts: https://everymothercounts.org/
- Provides funding for organizations supporting maternal health and supplies for parents in need. Baby supplies, maternal health education, and resources through local partnerships.
- Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP): https://everymothercounts.org/
- NFP provides home visiting services by nurses to low-income first-time mothers, helping with baby supplies, health guidance, and parenting education. Baby supplies, guidance, and educational support through home visits.
- Healthy Start: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/healthy-start
- Federally funded program providing prenatal care, parenting support, and child supplies. Baby supplies, parenting education, health care access, and some childcare support.
- Family Promise: https://familypromise.org/
- Family Promise offers housing, food, childcare, and employment support for families experiencing homelessness, with a focus on stabilizing and supporting family units. Childcare support, temporary shelter, food, and case management for families seeking stability.
- United Way Bright Beginnings: https://unitedwayhouston.org/what-we-do/youth-success/united-way-bright-beginnings/
- United Way’s Bright Beginnings program provides early childhood education, childcare support, and family resources, particularly in low-income and high-need areas. High-quality early childhood education, childcare, and family resources focused on development and readiness for school.
- YWCA Early Childhood and Youth Development Programs: https://www.ywca.org/what-we-do/health-safety/ywca-child-care-services-and-programming
- YWCA offers affordable early childhood education, after-school care, and family support services, with a commitment to helping underserved families access childcare and educational resources. Early childhood programs, childcare, youth programs, and emergency family support.
- ZERO TO THREE: https://www.zerotothree.org/
- ZERO TO THREE is a national nonprofit that offers support for parents with young children, including resources for childcare and early development. Educational resources, early childhood support, and guidance for parents, including information on affordable childcare options.
- Operation Warm: https://www.operationwarm.org/
- Operation Warm provides new coats and shoes to children in need, often through partnerships with schools and community programs. Free coats, shoes, and sometimes other basic necessities.
Childcare and Additional Resources
- United Way: https://www.unitedway.org/
- United Way partners with local agencies to provide childcare assistance, early childhood programs, and supplies for families in need. Nationwide presence with particular focus on community needs, including underserved and conservative areas. Diapers, baby supplies, and childcare assistance programs such as Early Head Start.
- TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Programs: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/programs/temporary-assistance-needy-families-tanf
- TANF programs provide cash assistance to low-income families and often include childcare subsidies as part of the benefits. Available nationwide, with specific programs in states like Mississippi and Kentucky. Cash assistance that can be applied toward childcare, education, and basic needs.
- Child Care Aware of America: https://www.childcareaware.org/
- A nonprofit offering a search tool to help parents find affordable, high-quality childcare and explore subsidies and state assistance programs. Childcare locator, information on subsidies, and links to state childcare resources.
- The Children’s Home Society of America (CHSA): https://www.chsamerica.org/
- CHSA partners with local organizations to provide childcare, early childhood education, and support services for families in need. Low-cost or free childcare, family support services, and parent education.
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State-Level
Economic, Childcare, Supplies, Resources, Etc
- Texas Diaper Bank: https://www.texasdiaperbank.org/
- The Texas Diaper Bank supports low-income families in Texas with diapers and other child essentials. Diapers, wipes, formula, and hygiene supplies, along with family support programs.
- Help a Mother Out: https://www.helpamotherout.org/
- A nonprofit providing diapers and baby supplies to low-income families. Primarily in California but partners with organizations nationwide. Diapers, wipes, and essentials distributed through local partner organizations.
- School on Wheels: https://schoolonwheels.org/
- School on Wheels provides school supplies, tutoring, and academic resources to children experiencing homelessness. Backpacks, school supplies, and academic tutoring for children K-12. Primarily California, though some services may be available in other regions.
- Cradles to Crayons: https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/
- Cradles to Crayons supplies low-income families with baby and child essentials, including clothing, diapers, and school supplies. Primarily serves Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia but partners with agencies serving families nationwide.
- Child Care Scholarship Program: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/child-care-scholarship-program
- Maryland’s Child Care Scholarship Program provides financial assistance for working or studying parents in need of childcare support. Subsidized childcare for low-income families, allowing parents to work or further their education.
- Tennessee Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP): https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/child-care-services/child-care-payment-assistance.html
- Tennessee’s CCAP provides subsidized childcare for low-income families, focusing on parents who are working, in school, or in job training programs. Subsidies for childcare expenses, allowing eligible parents to access quality childcare at reduced rates.
- Georgia CAPS (Childcare and Parent Services) Program: https://georgia.gov/apply-childcare-and-parent-services-caps-program
- CAPS offers financial assistance to low-income families in Georgia, helping cover childcare costs so parents can work or go to school. Childcare subsidies, including care for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children, through approved providers.
- North Carolina Child Care Subsidy Program: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/childrens-services/child-care-subsidy
- The Child Care Subsidy Program in North Carolina helps low-income families afford childcare, enabling parents to maintain employment or pursue education. Subsidized childcare for infants through school-aged children, available to qualifying families based on income.
- Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Child Care Services (CCS): https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/child-care
- TWC’s CCS program provides financial support for childcare expenses, specifically for low-income parents who are employed or in education programs. Childcare subsidies, eligibility-based assistance, and partnerships with licensed childcare providers throughout Texas.
- Feed the Children: https://www.feedthechildren.org/
- Feed the Children provides food, educational resources, and essentials for families in need, often through community partnerships. Backpacks, school supplies, hygiene items, food, and educational materials.
- Good+ Foundation: https://goodplusfoundation.org/home
- Good+ Foundation partners with local organizations to provide essentials for low-income families, including baby gear, diapers, and toys. Baby supplies, diapers, strollers, toys, and seasonal clothing. New York and Los Angeles, with partner distribution in other regions.
- Mississippi Child Care Payment Program (CCPP): https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/eccd/parents/
- Mississippi’s CCPP offers subsidized childcare to help low-income parents afford quality childcare while they work or attend school. Childcare assistance for children from birth to age 12, provided through licensed childcare providers in the state.
- Alabama First Class Pre-K Program: https://www.children.alabama.gov/homepage-slider/first-class-pre-k/
- Alabama’s state-funded First Class Pre-K program provides free, high-quality preschool education to eligible 4-year-olds. Free pre-K education that includes childcare and early learning, helping families with childcare needs and supporting child development.
- Idaho Child Care Program: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/children-families/idaho-child-care-program
- ICCP provides financial assistance to help Idaho families with the cost of childcare while parents work, attend school, or participate in job training. Childcare subsidies for families with low income, covering licensed childcare providers.
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