State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
This program gave each state permission to offer health insurance for children, up to age 19, who are not already insured. Families that do not currently have health insurance are likely to be eligible, even if you are working. The states have different eligibility rules, but in most states, uninsured children under the age of 19, whose families earn up to $36,200 a year (for a family of four) are eligible.
WIC State Agencies
The WIC Program is designed to serve certain categories of women, infants, and children. Therefore, the following individuals are considered categorically eligible for WIC:
Women -- pregnant (during pregnancy and up to 6 weeks
after the birth of an infant or the end of the
pregnancy)
-- postpartum (up to six months after the birth of
the infant or the end of the pregnancy)
-- breastfeeding (up to the infant's first birthday)
Infants (up to the infant's first birthday)
Children (up to the child's fifth birthday)
Family and Youth Services Bureau
(FYSB) supports local communities in providing services and opportunities to young people, particularly runaway and homeless youth.
Public Assistance Reporting Information System (PARIS)
an information exchange system designed by the Administration for Children and Families to provide State Public Assistance Agencies (SPAAs). The participating Federal programs that utilize PARIS data are Medical Assistance, Medicaid, TANF and the Food Stamps program.
Medical insurance for children
Or call free 1-877-Kids-Now (1-877-543-7669)
Heartbeat International is a non-political, Christian association of life-affirming
education and pregnancy service providers. Our mission is to create an environment
where every human heart is cherished and protected - in the womb and within strong
families through: Education, Training, Support, Networking.
Click on "ONLINE DIRECTORY" and then fill in country or state (whichever is applicable). Also can do a city
search. Gives names, addresses, and phone numbers on all the agencies that give help for pregnancies.
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
The Foundation creates a future of hope for children and families worldwide by
eradicating pediatric AIDS, providing care and treatment to people
with HIV/AIDS, and accelerating the discovery of new treatments
for other serious and life-threatening pediatric illnesses.
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of pediatric specialty hospitals, founded by the Shrine, where children under the age of 18 receive excellent medical care absolutely free of charge.
State Liaison Officers
Each State does have a State Liaison Officer (SLO) of child abuse and neglect.