First Steps Forward for New Families | Montpelier News

Vermont’s State Treasurer and the Vermont Women’s Fund launch First Steps Forward, a bold three-year pilot to empower lower-income families in the Northeast Kingdom. With rising costs of essentials, the program delivers free diapers, $500 monthly cash stipends for a year, and critical mental health support for moms before, during, and after pregnancy. It also equips women to re-enter the workforce through training, while each child earns a $3,200 baby bond for future education, housing, or business. July is now Child and Maternal Health Month to spotlight these resources and Vermont’s commitment to building stronger, more secure futures for families. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/96f6926de42b2782