The City Council will provide unconditional direct cash assistance to 161 expectant mothers who are homeless or on the verge of homelessness over the next three years under a new initiative.
As a city and nation, we have the resources to improve maternal health, reduce child poverty, and ensure that every child and family has the opportunity to lead a healthy life, Speaker Adams said.
The Bridge Project will give the expectant mothers a $2,500 upfront stipend, followed by $1,000 each month over the first 15 months, and then $500 a month for the remaining 21 months.
The bridge project's groundbreaking initiative both addresses child poverty and promotes the long-term wellbeing of New Yorkers, Hudson said.
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