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Save today for your child's tomorrow!

Every child who is a Massachusetts resident is eligible to receive a $50 deposit into a U.Fund 529 College Investing Plan within one year of their birth or adoption.

Open a U.Fund and receive $50

Why save for your child’s future education with BabySteps?

View transcript of BabySteps Savings Plan 

Learn more about BabySteps

What is BabySteps? 

We want to help set Massachusetts children on the right path. With BabySteps, families receive $50 to jump-start their child’s future education and training with a children’s savings account.

Who is eligible? 

Every child who is a Massachusetts resident is eligible to receive a $50 deposit into a U.Fund 529 College Investing Plan within one year of their birth or adoption. Families must open a U.Fund account and name the child as a beneficiary.

Still have questions? 

Check out our FAQs to get your questions answered, from eligibility concerns to what the savings can be used for, to how to activate your account.

Attention Adoptive Families!

Adopted children can be a part of BabySteps, too

Families with adopted children just need to fill out this easy form to be verified in order to receive the free $50 deposit. Every child is eligible within one year of adoption, regardless of their age.

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Tools to help you save

Financial Education Center 

We know you face important financial decisions every day, and we are here to help! This self-guided program will equip you with the critical knowledge and skills you need to make the financial decisions that are best for you.

Saving for the future can grow wealth 

Assets are things of financial value, like a savings account, a home, a college/vocational education, or investments, that can have impacts on many parts of your life.

Calculate how savings can increase over time 

Use MEFA's savings calculator to learn how much you can save in total for your child's education, based on your regular monthly contribution. The earlier you start, the more money you'll have when it comes time to pay for your child's future education.

Do You Live in Boston?

BPS kindergartners get a Boston Saves account with $50

The Boston Saves program provides an account with $50 to all children entering K2 (kindergarten) at a Boston Public School. This money can be used for their college or career training someday. Plus, families can take simple steps to earn even more!

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Thank you to our partners 

BabySteps Savings Plan is made possible with public-private partnerships through the Economic Empowerment Trust Fund. The founding sponsor of the program is the Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation, with additional funding support from MEFA.

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Partner portal 

We invite organizations and community leaders to help spread the word about BabySteps. Visit our Partners Portal to learn more.

Contact us today!

BabySteps@tre.state.ma.us

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