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Give back in Los Cabos · Cabo San Lucas

VIFAC Los Cabos: free support for pregnant women who need it

A local nonprofit that walks with women facing a difficult pregnancy — medical care, emotional support, certified workshops and help after the baby arrives. Free and confidential.

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Authorized donee in MexicoSAT, Annex 14 · 2026
Free & confidentialfor every mom they support
Part of VIFACa national network since 1985
Backed locallyby Los Cabos Children's Foundation
What VIFAC Los Cabos does

When a woman in Los Cabos faces a pregnancy alone, VIFAC is there — with medical care, someone to talk to, skills for work and a community that stays after the baby is born.

A certified baking workshop at VIFAC Los Cabos

Prenatal care

Medical care throughout the pregnancy.

Emotional support

Psychological support in a safe, judgment-free space.

Certified workshops

Baking, cooking and candle making, certified by the state training institute.

After the birth

Postpartum support, early stimulation and parenting talks.

Legal guidance

Accompaniment through adoption processes, only if the mother asks for it.

Need help? Contact VIFAC Los Cabos

If you are pregnant and need support, VIFAC's team can help — free and confidential.

¿Estás embarazada y necesitas apoyo? Escríbele a VIFAC Los Cabos: es gratis y confidencial.

WhatsApp +52 624 184 8700loscabos@vifac.org9:00 am – 6:00 pm · Cabo San Lucas
A mother's year

From the first call to the first steps

Every mom's path is different. This is what VIFAC Los Cabos offers along the way — and what a sponsor helps make possible.

1

First contact

A message on WhatsApp and a first, confidential conversation.

2

Prenatal care

Medical follow-up throughout the pregnancy.

3

Someone to talk to

Psychological support and a safe space.

4

Skills for work

Certified workshops and a graduation.

5

The birth

Accompaniment when the baby arrives.

6

The first months

Early stimulation, parenting talks, community.

Nota para Iván: los pasos exactos los confirma VIFAC (p. ej., si hay alojamiento en Los Cabos).

Other ways to give

Every visit to Cabo can leave something good

A mother's hands holding her baby's hand

A one-time gift

Any amount helps, straight to VIFAC with a receipt.

A celebration at VIFAC Los Cabos

In honor of someone

A babymoon, a wedding or a birthday in Cabo — give instead of favors.

The early-stimulation room at VIFAC Los Cabos, with a colorful play mat and toys

Pack for a purpose

Bring new items from VIFAC's current list, with receipts. Lista vigente: la da VIFAC

VIFAC Los Cabos team

One big need

Help fund a specific goal, like a van to take moms to their appointments. Confirmar con VIFAC

Groups & companies

Bring your team. Leave a real mark.

For incentive groups, conferences and companies visiting Los Cabos: meaningful activities that never put the moms on display.

Baby welcome kitsYour group assembles kits at your hotel in 60–90 minutes, with a short talk from VIFAC's team.
Sponsor a certified workshopFund a full workshop cohort and receive a report on what it achieved.
One big goalRaise funds together for a concrete need, presented by VIFAC at your group dinner.

No visits to the moms, no photos of them, and every activity is coordinated with VIFAC in advance.

Experiencias PROPUESTAS: VIFAC confirma cuáles acepta, cupo, duración y costo.

Guests share brunch under a vine-draped palapa at Brunch con Causa
Send to VIFAC
A smiling VIFAC Los Cabos volunteer at the Brunch con Causa
Volunteer

Live in Cabo? Join the team

VIFAC welcomes volunteers — no experience needed. Send the word «VOLUNTARIADO» by Instagram DM.

Brunch con Causa, VIFAC Los Cabos' fundraiser
Charity event

Brunch con Causa

VIFAC Los Cabos' fundraiser, with local chefs, sponsors and friends of the cause. Fecha 2026: VIFAC

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Clear answers, no fine print

In Mexico

VIFAC Los Cabos, A.C. is an authorized donee (SAT, Annex 14, 2026) and issues an electronic tax receipt when you request it with your tax data.

In the US

Under the US–Mexico tax treaty, a gift to a Mexican charity is generally deductible only against income from Mexican sources. Please check with your tax advisor.

Where your money goes

You pay VIFAC directly. What's in Cabo doesn't receive or handle donations and takes no commission.

Moments at VIFAC Los Cabos

A community that stays

Graduation from a certified workshop
Workshop graduation
A candle-making workshop
Candle making
A celebration at VIFAC
Celebrations
Mothers practice infant massage with their babies during an early-stimulation workshop
Early stimulation
A woman holds a laughing baby girl outdoors
The first months

Photos by VIFAC Los Cabos, shared with signed image-use permissions.

What's in Cabo × VIFAC

Why What's in Cabo supports VIFAC

(Texto de Iván: por qué What's in Cabo apoya a VIFAC.)

Declarar el vínculo: Iván aparece como patrocinador del Brunch con Causa 2024 (confirmar).

  • This page is donated. VIFAC didn't pay for it.
  • We never handle the money. Every gift goes straight to VIFAC.
  • Compromiso de WIC a definir por Iván (p. ej., un donativo verificable o un informe anual).
Frequently asked questions

Before you give

What is VIFAC Los Cabos?

The Los Cabos chapter of VIFAC (Vida y Familia, A.C.), a Mexican network founded in 1985 that supports women facing a pregnancy in vulnerable circumstances, free of charge.

Are VIFAC's services free, and who can ask for help?

Yes. Any woman in Los Cabos who is pregnant and needs support can write to VIFAC on WhatsApp at +52 624 184 8700; services are free and confidential.

How can I donate from the US or Canada?

Pendiente: canal de donativos de VIFAC Los Cabos.

Is my donation tax-deductible in the US or Mexico?

In Mexico, yes: VIFAC Los Cabos is an authorized donee and issues tax receipts. In the US, a gift to a Mexican charity is generally deductible only against Mexican-source income under the tax treaty; check with your advisor.

What items does VIFAC need, and can I bring them in my suitcase?

Bring new items from VIFAC's current list, with receipts. Mexico allows up to US$500 in goods per traveler besides personal luggage; used clothing outside personal luggage is restricted, so new items or money are best.

Can I volunteer during my vacation?

Volunteering is best for residents who can commit over time. Visitors can help through their group, a donation or items from the list.

Can my company or group organize a volunteer day or a donation drive?

Yes — baby welcome kits at your hotel, sponsoring a certified workshop or raising funds for one big goal, always coordinated with VIFAC and without visits to the moms.

Does VIFAC Los Cabos hold charity events?

Yes, Brunch con Causa, its fundraiser with local chefs and sponsors.

Where is VIFAC Los Cabos?

In Cabo San Lucas. For the safety of the women it serves, contact VIFAC first instead of visiting unannounced.

Is VIFAC a legitimate charity?

Vifac Los Cabos, A.C. (RFC VCA190211QG8) appears in SAT's 2026 list of authorized donees. Cómo se describe su postura: decisión de Iván.

How is VIFAC connected to Los Cabos Children's Foundation?

Los Cabos Children's Foundation supports VIFAC Los Cabos every month.

Be part of a mother's year in Los Cabos

Sponsor, bring your group, pack something good — or simply share this page.

Sources: VIFAC Los Cabos (official Facebook page and Instagram), vifac.org, SAT (Annex 14, 2026), IRS Publication 526 (2025), ANAM. Last verified: September 23, 2026. Reviewed by What's In Cabo Editorial Team.
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