New York’s $1,800 Baby Benefit, Will This One-Time Payment Change the Future of Child Support in America?
In a move to ease financial pressures on low-income families, New York State has introduced a new policy granting \$1,800 as a one-time baby benefit to qualifying households. Announced as part of the 2026 fiscal budget, the initiative aims to support families with newborns, particularly those already enrolled in public assistance programs such as TANF, … Read more