Family Help by State

Made by a parent, for parents

You're in the right place.

Another form, another office, another thing on the list. We know. We'll walk through it with you one step at a time, and every link goes straight to the official site.

One calm step at a time

Here's the whole path, with how long each part usually takes and what to have nearby.

  1. Step 1

    Choose your state

    Your state page gathers the official links and phone numbers in one place.

    Time · About 1 minuteHave handy · Nothing yet. Just pick where you live.

  2. Step 2

    Food and health coverage

    Start with SNAP (food) and WIC, then Medicaid or CHIP for the kids. These are often the quickest help to arrive.

    Time · Usually 30 to 60 minutes per applicationHave handy · ID, recent pay stubs, your address, and Social Security numbers for the household if you have them.

  3. Step 3

    Cash help, child care and bills

    Look at TANF cash help, child care assistance, and energy bill help (LIHEAP).

    Time · Usually 30 to 60 minutes eachHave handy · A recent utility bill, pay stubs, and your child care provider's name if you have one.

  4. Step 4

    Stuck? Call 211

    Dial 211, free and private, any time. A real person can point you to local food, rent and utility help.

    Time · A few minutesHave handy · Just your ZIP code.

Every state and DC

Each page links only to official sites.

Raising kids on your own? Start here.

Who we are

This site is made by a parent, for parents. We built it because finding help shouldn't mean digging through twenty websites while the kids need dinner. We don't run these programs and we never see your applications. We just keep the official links in one place and check them regularly. If we ever show ads, they'll be clearly labeled, and we never allow misleading or inappropriate ones.

If today is too much, that's okay. Call 211 and let someone help you sort it out. You've got this.