As moms, we know how hard it can be to make ends meet, and how much harder it gets when the system isn’t built to support us. Right now in New York, we have a chance to change that.

Senator Jessica Ramos and Assemblywoman Sarah Clark are fighting for a game-changing bill called Baby Bucks (S2132/A1597), and it could make a life-changing difference for families across our state. Baby Bucks would provide direct monthly cash support to 15,000 low-income moms and their babies, starting in the third trimester through the first 18 months of life. That’s real help when it matters most.

We’ve seen what happens when families get the support they need:

✅ During the pandemic, childhood poverty in New York dropped by 51% because of direct cash assistance.
✅ Just an extra $1,000 for a struggling family leads to higher test scores, healthier babies, and better financial security.
✅ Programs like Baby Bucks reduce infant mortality, improve maternal health, and help families thrive, not just survive.

But right now, nearly 1 in 5 kids in New York lives in poverty. Black and brown moms face even higher risks of complications and death because of a broken system. Moms are skipping meals so their babies can eat. That’s unacceptable, and we have the power to change it.

💖 Your voice matters. Lawmakers need to hear from real moms. They need to know we’re paying attention and that we expect them to show up for us.

📢 Send a letter to your representatives today and demand they pass Baby Bucks NOW. It takes less than two minutes, but it could change a child’s life forever.

Let’s stand together as moms and fight for what our families deserve. We’ve got this.

With love and solidarity,

The Bridge Project