Pregnant women and single mothers may be experiencing particular food insecurity and hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Los Angeles County, there are several programs and services that help families who have been affected by recent events.

Home-visiting programs are still enrolling new clients and serving families in L.A. County. Home visitors provide support and services during pregnancy; coach parents on how to support children during difficult times; offer techniques for lowering stress; and connect parents to educational training, job opportunities and other resources. For the health and safety of clients, all home-visiting programs have temporarily moved all in-person visits to telehealth visits to continue providing support to all our families.

For information, call (213)639-6434.

Mama’s Program is providing services to pregnant women and those who have recently delivered during the COVID-9 crisis by offering telehealth telephonic and video visits for medical and behavioral health services, social care navigation and nursing support. The telehealth platform lessens the face-to-face contact for these women without decreasing the number of visits they require or desire. Pregnant women in the safety net who need prenatal and immediate postpartum services can call (844)37-MAMAS for appointments and enhanced perinatal services. 

Doula services provide emotional support, physical comfort, education and advocacy to African-American pregnant women and persons during pregnancy, childbirth and the newborn period. For information, call (213)639-6448.

The Women, Infants and Children Program provides healthy foods and other resources to pregnant women and families with a child under 5 years of age. For information and eligibility requirements, text APPLY to 91997, visit phfewic.org or call (888)942-2229.

Cash aid and food purchasing services are available through CalWORKS. This program provides monthly financial assistance to help pay for housing, food, utilities, clothing, medical care and other necessary expenses. For information and eligibility requirements, call (866)613-3777.

Early childhood education and childcare services are available for essential workers. For information, call (888)92CHILD (922-4453) or visit lacoe.edu/childcare.

Emotional-support services are available for pregnant and parenting families feeling anxious, panicked or stressed. Mental health professionals are available at (800)854-7771.

California Women, Infants and Children services are available and include nutritious foods and more resources that are available to all eligible families affected by COVID-19. WIC welcomes military families, migrant families, fathers, foster parents and legal guardians with eligible children.

For information, call (888)942-2229 or visit phfewic.org.

For information, call covid19.lacounty.gov/testing.