11/03/2025
November is National Adoption Month.
The Massachusetts Office of Economic Empowerment offers resources for adoptive families and those considering adoption to ensure that more children and teens have the social and economic support they need to thrive in adulthood.
Claim $50 with BabySteps: If your child was born or adopted within the past year, you can claim $50 to jumpstart their future education savings when you open a MEFA U. Fund 529 College Investing Account.
Since the program launched in 2020, OEE has provided nearly $4,000 to adoptive families to start their future education savings with BabySteps!
Financial Education on Enrich: Explore free articles, courses, and tools to help you build a financial plan that supports your family from pre-adoption to parenthood and beyond.
BabySteps is a program offered by State Treasurer Deborah B. Golberg that provides $50 to Massachusetts families to save toward their children’s education.