Maryland Passes Bills to Increase Support for Newborns
Big News for Maryland Families!
A new Workgroup on Newborn Home Visiting Services has been established thanks to the passage of HB0334/SB0156, a major step forward in supporting parents and newborns across the state.
The workgroup will bring together health experts, community leaders, and state agencies to examine how we can strengthen and expand home visiting services for newborns—ensuring all families get the care and support they need right from the start.
Sponsored by Senator @klewisyoung , Delegate Ken Kerr, the bill was officially signed into law by Governor Wes Moore. This bill would not have been pasted if not for the leadership and support of so many wonderful advocates, including Pilar Olivo (FCI Board of Directors member/Family Connects Frederick County Executive Project Manager), Stacey Brown(executive director of The Family Tree of Maryland/Family Connects Maryland), Jennifer Iverson (executive director of Child Resource Connect/Family Connects Prince George’s County), Jessica Fitzwater (Frederick County Executive) and many others.
Stronger starts mean stronger futures!

Lisa Klingenmaier, deputy director of public policy for Maryland Family Network, Senator Karen Lewis Young, Jennifer Iverson, Stacey Brown, and Pilar Olivo.

Lisa Klingenmaier, Stacey Brown, Delegate Ken Kerr, Pilar Olivo, Beth Morrow, director of public policy for Maryland Family Network