Baby Bonds in Maryland

Legislation

Bill 5-24, Finance - Child Investment Fund (2024)

Maryland Baby Bond Account Program (2021)

Baby Blogs

Investing in Our People, Investing in Our Future
By Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando

News and Resources

The Washington Post
Savings Program Pledges at Least $13,000 for Some Students — If They Graduate
September 14, 2024

Greater Washington Community Foundation
Greater Washington Community Foundation Launches Children’s Savings Pilot Program to Address Racial Wealth Gap
June 11, 2024

Spotlight on Poverty & Opportunity
Maryland Council Member Introduces First County-Level Baby Bonds Bill
March 20, 2024

Montgomery County Council
Councilmembers Will Jawando and Gabe Albornoz Introduce Child Investment Fund
March 20, 2024

Montgomery County Council
Councilmember Jawando's Comments on Bill 5-24, Finance - Child Investment Fund
March 19, 2024

Dorchester Banner
Report: Maryland Children Doing Well Overall, Racial Gaps Persist
February 2, 2024

The Baltimore Sun
Maryland Plans to Spend $1.2 Billion on Stadium Improvements for the Orioles and Ravens. How Much Money Is That Really?
September 12, 2023

Montgomery City Council
Baby Bonds in Montgomery County, MD: Evaluating Impact, Cost, and Feasibility
July 25, 2023

The Washington Post
Md. Governor Candidates Pitch to Fight Poverty: Trust Funds for Babies
October 19, 2022