Infants born on or after July 1, 2026, and expectant mothers who live within the 49507 Zip Code of Kent County, are eligible to apply. Upon verification, moms receive $1,500 during pregnancy and babies receive $500 a month for six months after birth. Families can enroll anytime from 16+ weeks pregnancy until six months of age, as long as the baby was born after the July 1, 2026.

Family Futures offers developmental screenings, parent education, and connects families to resources to help children and families thrive.

MomsBloom is a nonprofit that supports families during the postpartum period. They match trained volunteers and specialists with parents who have recently welcomed a new baby. Families receive emotional support, help with light household tasks, and a steady, compassionate presence so they don’t have to navigate those early weeks alone.

Apply for food assistance, healthcare coverage, child care, and other benefits, manage your case, and explore resources.

West Michigan 2-1-1 is a nonprofit organization that connects individuals with essential health, human, and social services. 2-1-1 is available by text, call, chat, or search 24/7 and provides accurate referrals for needs such as food, housing, healthcare, mental health support, utility assistance, employment resources, crisis intervention, and more.

WIC provides healthy foods, personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other community services for eligible pregnant individuals, new parents, infants, and young children.