Mom of 3 here, and these are the free programs and websites every Texas parent should know about. Help with child care costs, healthy food, kids' health coverage, school support and parenting advice, all in one place. Save this and share it with a mo...
One place to apply for CHIP, Medicaid, SNAP and WIC for your family.
Your Texas Benefits
WIC helps moms, babies and kids under 5 with healthy food, formula and breastfeeding support.
Texas WIC
Texas Child Care Solutions helps you find licensed child care and learn about financial help.
Texas Child Care Solutions
Texas Workforce Commission child care services can help working parents pay for child care.
Texas Workforce Commission
CHIP and Children's Medicaid cover checkups, shots, dental and more for kids.
Medicaid and CHIP | Texas Health and Human Services
Texas child support: open a case, make payments and check your account online.
Child Support in Texas | Office of the Attorney General
Texas Education Agency for school ratings, STAAR info and special education resources.
Texas Education Agency
Pediatrician-approved advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics on health, growth and behavior.
HealthyChildren.org - From the American Academy of Pediatrics
Simple, research-backed tips for babies and toddlers, from sleep to tantrums.
Zero to Three
Age ratings and reviews for movies, apps and games before your kids see them.
Common Sense Media
PBS Parents has activities, printables and tips that go along with the shows kids love.
Parent Resources, Tips, and Advice
Dial 2-1-1 for help with diapers, food, utilities and local family programs.
2-1-1 Texas
Car seat checks, home safety and water safety tips for every age.
Safe Kids Worldwide
Free support for parents of kids with ADHD, dyslexia and other learning differences.
Understood. For everyone navigating neurodivergence.
Age-by-age parenting tips from pediatricians.
Ages & Stages
Reading Rockets helps parents support kids who are learning to read.
