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Maternal Support: Mentoring Programs for Better Family Life

This act establishes a grant program for organizations supporting mothers through mentoring. The goal is to improve maternal and child well-being, financial stewardship, and child development, especially for high-risk groups. This will provide mothers with access to support and community resources.
Key points
Maternal Mentoring Programs: Access to individual mentors and support groups for pregnant women and mothers of children under 6.
Improved Health and Finances: Support for mental and physical health, financial literacy, and family economic self-sufficiency.
Priority for Those in Need: Assistance directed to low-income mothers, young mothers, those with a history of substance abuse, domestic abuse victims, and those in disadvantaged areas.
Community Collaboration: Programs will partner with local institutions to provide comprehensive support and access to resources.
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Print number: 117_HR_8669
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-3]
Process start date: 2022-08-05