We offer systematic, proactive services for families with infants!
We routinely offer this service to families with infants in the pediatric clinic at Boston Medical Center as a part of their well-child visits during the first year of life.
In the summer of 2021, StreetCred ran a systematic test pilot program with 56 infants to iteratively improve and assess a bundle of key economic resources. Most families were interested in enrolling in the resources, and the program was officially launched in fall 2022.
Our Economic Bundle includes:
- WIC
- SNAP
- BMC's Preventative Food Pantry
- 529 College Savings Account (529 CSA)
- Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
- Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS)
Our timeline:
- Introduce bundle at newborn visit.
- Financial Navigators work with families during well-child check-ups — and between visits — to access this bundle.
- Follow families for the first couple years of life to understand health and health care impacts.
