COVID-19 SUPPORT FOR PARENTS

This list is informational.
Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement of the services or groups.

PARENTING INFO AND GROUPS ONLINE

  • Bright by Text – Free kid-friendly activities and resources by text message in English or Spanish

    • Sign up for free information local to Austin/Traivs County from Bright by Text here.

  • Fostering Families – Support groups and resources for foster and adoptive families

  • Triple P Positive Parenting – Positive discipline info online and free in-home consults

  • Zero To Three – Parent resources, including a monthly email on development

  • Partners in Parenting – Connecting new parents, offering virtual parenting groups

SUPPORT FOR MOM’S HEALTH

  • New Mom Health – A hub of evidence-based, reality-centered postpartum health information

  • Post-Birth Warning Signs – From the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses. Most women who give birth recover without problems. But any woman can have complications after giving birth. Learning to recognize these POST-BIRTH warning signs and knowing what to do can save your life.

  • Postpartum Support International – Phone and text support and online groups are available to pregnant women, new moms, and their partners.

  • Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance – Resources, provider directory for postpartum depression and anxiety.

    • They are also offering free support groups here.

SUPPORT FOR NEWBORN CARE

  • Healthy Children – Parent resource from American Academy of Pediatrics

  • Period of PURPLE Crying – Education and resources on the management of infant crying

  • Safe Sleep – Interactive tool for safe sleep

  • Kids Health – Resource about health, behaviors, and development from before birth to teen years

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT

SUPPORT FOR FATHERS

RELATIONSHIPS & ADJUSTMENT

  • The Gottman Institute – Relationship/marriage experts with daily tips and ideas

  • New Baby Sibling – Tips and book recommendations for helping older siblings adjust to a new baby

    • Additional information here.

  • Love is Respect – Website and support services to engage, educate and empower young people to prevent and end abusive relationships

SAFETY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • ConnectATX  – Search for local community resources by zip code

  • Safe Kids – Website with lots of safety tips and information for families

FAMILY FUN AT HOME

COVID-19 INFORMATION & RESOURCES

 

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This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under MIECHV grant #24532533 awarded to United Way for Greater Austin. The total MIECHV grant is $1.2 Million which is matched by local dollars. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.