Caring for a family is expensive but there are several government sponsored programs designed to help. The following programs offer specialized services to families with children, whether you are a single parent (mom or dad) with one child or a married couple with four children.

		Families First Helps families going through financial difficulties
		Transitional Child Care (TCC) Childcare subsidies for people leaving families first
		Early Head Start Helps children ages 3-5 get an early start to education
		Head Start Health and childcare program for pregnant women, infants and children
		WIC Special supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women, infants and children
		LifeBridge Free life insurance program that provides money for your children's education.