Community Mentors for Moms Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Community Mentors for Moms Act

This bill requires the Health Resources & Services Administration to make grants for demonstration projects that provide community-based maternal mentoring, which may include dedicated individual mentors and networks of peer and community support groups.

Bill 118 hr 477, also known as the Community Mentors for Moms Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a program that would provide support and mentorship to mothers who are experiencing challenges in their lives.

The program outlined in the bill would connect mothers with trained mentors from their local community who can offer guidance, support, and resources to help them navigate difficult situations. These mentors would be volunteers who have experience in areas such as parenting, mental health, and social services.

The Community Mentors for Moms Act aims to address issues such as postpartum depression, financial instability, and lack of access to resources that many mothers face. By providing a support system through mentorship, the bill seeks to improve the well-being of both mothers and their children. Overall, the Community Mentors for Moms Act is designed to promote the health and stability of families by offering a valuable support system to mothers in need. It is currently being considered by Congress and has the potential to make a positive impact on the lives of many individuals.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 477

Introduced on
2023-01-24

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/24/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Community Mentors for Moms Act

This bill requires the Health Resources & Services Administration to make grants for demonstration projects that provide community-based maternal mentoring, which may include dedicated individual mentors and networks of peer and community support groups.

Bill 118 hr 477, also known as the Community Mentors for Moms Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a program that would provide support and mentorship to mothers who are experiencing challenges in their lives.

The program outlined in the bill would connect mothers with trained mentors from their local community who can offer guidance, support, and resources to help them navigate difficult situations. These mentors would be volunteers who have experience in areas such as parenting, mental health, and social services.

The Community Mentors for Moms Act aims to address issues such as postpartum depression, financial instability, and lack of access to resources that many mothers face. By providing a support system through mentorship, the bill seeks to improve the well-being of both mothers and their children. Overall, the Community Mentors for Moms Act is designed to promote the health and stability of families by offering a valuable support system to mothers in need. It is currently being considered by Congress and has the potential to make a positive impact on the lives of many individuals.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title V of the Social Security Act to establish a grant program for community-based maternal mentoring programs.

Policy Areas
Families

Potential Impact
Child care and development
Child health
Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Family planning and birth control
Family services
Government studies and investigations
Mental health
Performance measurement
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/13/2023

Community Mentors for Moms Act

This bill requires the Health Resources & Services Administration to make grants for demonstration projects that provide community-based maternal mentoring, which may include dedicated in...


Latest Action2/3/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.