Supports & Resources
Below are local mid-Michigan resources for birthing individuals seeking support with food, insurance, cash assistant, childcare, baby supplies, and more.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
"Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federally-funded Special Supplemental Nutrition Program of the Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of Agriculture and is administered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, serving low and moderate income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk."
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Cash assistance
Medicaid
Childcare Assistance
Children's Special Healthcare
Food Assistance
Housing Assistance
SP Women's Center
"In addition to offering free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds, SP Women’s Center has a Learn & Earn Program for pregnant women and families with young children. Clients can “earn” points by attending parenting classes or watching parenting videos. They are then able to “spend” those points to get necessities for their baby or young child."
Willow Tree Family Center - Free Store
"The Willow Tree Community Free store is a collection of gently-used maternity, baby, and family items that are completely free for members of the Lansing community. Whether you are looking for a stroller, a bunch of onesies, a breast pump, or more, we may have it in the free store! RSVP is not necessary for our free store hours."
Willow Tree Family Center Free Store
"The Willow Tree Community Free store is a collection of gently-used maternity, baby, and family items that are completely free for members of the Lansing community. Whether you are looking for a stroller, a bunch of onesies, a breast pump, or more, we may have it in the free store! RSVP is not necessary for our free store hours."
Expectant Parents Organization
Labor and Delivery Class (Live with instructor)
Virtual Self-paced Labor and Delivery Class
Family Class (for grandparents, older siblings)
Capital Area Baby Cafe (free lactation support)
Car Seat Safety Checks (free)
Baby Friendly Movies