FIRST TIME Parent
Birth Parents
Birth Center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Free virtual classes in childbirth preparation, successful lactation, mother and newborn care.
Health education (prenatal and postpartum) education groups, nurse access, dads workshops, services and testimonials.
Breastfeeding Support- SCC Public Health
Tips for breastfeeding, how-to tutorials, support groups, lactation consultants, clinic services, identifying family-friendly resources.
Provides parents with financial assistance for child care services.
Helping pregnant women and new mothers in need with housing, adult education, life skills and immediate needs.
Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program
For eligible low-income families, prenatal care, nutrition services, health education, and psychosocial services.
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
Guided prenatal and infant support classes, Babycare workshop for first-time parents to learn basic care skills, enrichment classes for toddlers.
Free classes on oral health and potential oral changes during pregnancy.
Maternal Mental Health Collaborative
Resources for common perinatal mood disorders such as crisis lines, and support groups specifically for low-income, people of color.
Handout explaining how Medi-Cal applies to maternity services and what resources are available to those with Medi-Cal.
Resources for breaking down complex labor and delivery terminology, what to expect during labor and delivery.
Provide groceries, subsidized transportation costs, and help pay rents and deposits for families in need.
Free support groups for mothers and families experiencing postpartum depression and other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
App and text resources for families to keep themselves and their baby healthy the first year of the baby’s life.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
For low-income pregnant and breastfeeding women and parents of children under 5, foster parents, or guardians, a nutrition program providing funding for groceries.
Zero to 3: Infant Toddler Court Program
Provides support to families who have experienced extreme hardships or traumatic events by coaching parents and collective action efforts.
