Clothing and Food Resources
Virginia Department of Social Services Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides eligible families with monthly cash payments to help meet basic needs. Eligible families must have at least a child living with a parent, both parents or with a caretaker relative. Visit the website to learn more about eligibility and services.
Northern Virginia Family Services provides emergency food assistance, nutrition information, and healthy eating resources for families in Prince William County. Call to schedule your registration appointment or visit the website for more information.
The Prince William Health District WIC Program provides nutrition education, healthy supplemental foods, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and community services for eligible low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children up to age five. Visit the website to learn more about eligibility and WIC resources.
Virginia Department of Social Services offers benefits and support that help individuals and families meet their basic needs through child care assistance, health coverage, and more. Visit the website to learn more about eligibility and SNAP resources.
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal nutrition program that reimburses participating child and adult care providers for serving nutritious meals and snacks to eligible infants, children, and adults. CACFP serves participants in child care centers, family day care homes, adult day care centers, at-risk afterschool programs, and emergency shelters. Visit the website to learn more about program eligibility, participating providers, and available CACFP resources.
211 Virginia is a free, statewide resource available 24/7 that connects individuals with local community services. Call 2-1-1 or visit the website to search, chat, or email for assistance finding thrift stores, clothing distribution programs, free clothing closets, and other community support services.
211 Virginia is a free, statewide resource available 24/7 that connects individuals with local community services. Call 2-1-1 or visit the website to search, chat, or email for assistance finding resources for diapers and baby supplies.
Parenting Resources
Postpartum Support Virginia aims to educate mothers, families, providers and communities about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and to provide resources through social support services. Visit the website to be connected with providers, access the warmline, and receive care coordination.
The NIH Safe to Sleep initiative aims to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by providing educational resources related to infant sleep health. More information can be found on the website.
The Virginia Department of Health offers a free home visiting program for pregnant women and mothers of children up to age two. A registered nurse will answer questions and work through any concerns. Visit the linked website to connect with your closest BabyCare location.
The Virginia Certification Board maintains a doula registry to help individuals connect with Medicaid-approved, preferred, and local doulas. Visit the registry to search for a doula in your area.
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) helps eligible low-income families access affordable child care while parents work or participate in approved education or training programs. These services support family self-sufficiency while promoting children's healthy growth and development. Visit the website to connect with your local child care subsidy provider.
The CDC offers a free Child Milestone Tracker available in multiple languages to help parents and caregivers monitor their child's development. Resources include age-based milestone checklists, educational videos, and a digital milestone tracking app. More information can be found on the website.
Northern Virginia Family Service offers Healthy Families, a free, voluntary home visiting program that provides expectant parents and families with young children the skills, resources, and support needed to build safe, healthy, and nurturing homes. More information can be found on the website.
Clinical Resources
Virginia's Medicaid Managed Care program helps Medicaid members access the health care services they need through participating managed care health plans. Visit the website to learn about available health plans, eligibility, enrollment, and member resources.
Inova Cares for Women program works in partnership with country health departments, community agencies, and Inova health care system to promote OB-GYN care for uninsured and low income populations in Virginia. Inova Cares is committed to providing high quality care and support throughout Northern Virginia. Visit the website to be connected with your local Inova Cares for Women location.
Northern Virginia Family Service connects eligible low-income and uninsured individuals with free or low-cost prescription medication assistance programs, as well as essential medical supplies such as eyeglasses, CPAP machines, and nebulizers. Visit the website to learn more and connect with available assistance programs.
Housing and Transportation Resources
Medicaid provides transportation assistance for eligible members who do not have another way to get to medical appointments or access covered Medicaid services. This benefit is available to Medicaid members enrolled in managed care health plans. Visit the website to learn more about eligibility and available transportation services.
A list of local emergency shelters and resources are available on the Prince William County Social Services website. Visit the link to find the nearest shelter and/or be referred to the program.
Mental Health Resources
VHCF provides counseling and mental health resources for pregnant or postpartum mothers at little to no cost. Behavioral health providers offer telehealth and in-person visits for care. If you are uninsured, there will be a questionnaire to determine eligibility for discounts. To make an appointment, contact any of the participating organizations listed on the website.
Virginia Department of Health’s Pregnancy Loss Initiative aims to build a community focused on pregnancy loss support and offer educational resources. Participating non-profits and agencies are listed on the website.
The Maternal mental health hotline is provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration and is available 24/7. The hotline can be contacted through call, text or chat and a trained counselor will listen and help. The number is 1-833-TLC-MAMA. More information can be found on the website.
211 Virginia is a commonwealth resource connector that is available 24/7. Call 2-1-1 or access the linked website to chat or email and find local counseling services.
​211 Virginia is a commonwealth resource connector that is available 24/7. Call 2-1-1 or access the linked website to chat or email and find substance use resources.