The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness (FFBWW) has unveiled Madison Forward Fund 2.0 (MFF 2.0), a guaranteed income initiative aimed at transforming the lives of Black mothers and families. Announced during the organization’s fifth annual Black Maternal and Child Health Virtual Summit as part of Black Maternal Health Week on April 17, MFF 2.0 follows the original Madison Forward Fund led by the city of Madison.
Designed as both a maternal and early childhood health initiative and an economic development strategy, this next phase led by FFBWW will provide direct, no-strings-attached cash support combined with critical social services to improve the economic stability and health outcomes of vulnerable women and families. Forty-two Dane County families — randomly selected from FFBWW’s maternal and child health programs — will receive $500 per month for 12 months.
Other supports include financial coaching, peer and mental health support, maternal wellness services and assistance with housing, nutrition, health care, employment and transportation gaps. For more information about MFF 2.0 and the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness, click here.
