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SNAP into BabySteps

Monthly deposits for your children's future

Every Massachusetts child enrolled in both the BabySteps Savings Plan and SNAP within one year of their birth or adoption is eligible to receive a monthly deposit of $10 to their MEFA U.Fund 529 account for one year. Parents or guardians can enroll below.

Parent or Guardian Verification Form

ALERT: SNAP into BabySteps Application Processing Update

Please note that the Office of Economic Empowerment is receiving a high volume of emails from families interested in enrolling in SNAP into BabySteps. We are processing applications on a rolling basis.

Enroll in the BabySteps Savings Plan

Take the first step in saving for your children's future

Sign up for a MEFA U.Fund 529 account through the BabySteps Savings Plan within one year of your children's birth or adoption to be eligible for the monthly SNAP into BabySteps deposits.

Enroll Today!

Non-Parents or Guardians Can Enroll Children, Too!

If you are not a legal guardian of a child, complete our non-parent or guardian verification form below.

Non-Parent or Guardian Verification Form

Enroll in Other Languages

Our online verification forms are available online in Spanish and as PDF documents in other top spoken languages in Massachusetts. Visit our service page to enroll in your language.

Complete the Verification Form in Another Language

Learn more

Not enrolled in BabySteps yet? 

To receive the monthly deposits from SNAP into BabySteps, children must be enrolled in SNAP as well as BabySteps within one year of their birth or adoption. Create a MEFA U.Fund 529 account through BabySteps today to receive a free $50 seed deposit and to start receiving the monthly deposits.

Not enrolled in SNAP yet? 

If you haven't already, enroll you and your children in SNAP to help expand your healthy food budget and explore opportunities to support your well-being, education, and employment goals.

Still have questions? 

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page to learn more about the benefits of the program and how to start receiving your monthly deposits.

Share this Opportunity with Your Community!

We invite you to use our toolkit with done-for-you email copy and social media posts to spread the word about this future savings program.

SNAP into BabySteps Toolkit

Contact Us

BabySteps@tre.state.ma.us

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