A new wave of local initiatives is providing direct, "no-strings-attached" cash to expectant and new mothers.
Raising a child is rewarding but expensive, with the birth of a baby alone increasing the risk of living in poverty by 33%. In 2026, a growing movement of "unconditional cash" programs and established federal grants are providing new lifelines for moms to manage these costs. New "Cash for Kids" and Prenatal Programs cash for moms
Participants in specific D.C. programs can receive up to $7,500 in monthly cash payments over a program year to help achieve financial security. Federal Financial Lifelines A new wave of local initiatives is providing