Mothers who participate in the program also receive one-on-one support as well as referrals to meet any other needs through a case worker.
Rhode Island diocese expands ministry to expectant mothers, new mothers
Advocates welcome boost in funding for human needs in federal budget
From providing rental assistance to an additional 25,000 households to a boost in support for maternal health care, the budget contains a year to year spending increase of about 6.7% in domestic programs at a time when inflation is hitting poor and working-class families the hardest.