Government of New Brunswick

Overview

Under this program, new mothers are provided with financial assistance to encourage a healthy lifestyle, including a wholesome diet, in the first 4 months after giving birth

Eligibility

To be eligible, new mothers must:
- Be a resident of New Brunswick
- Proof of newborns birth
- Net annual family income must be less than $29,000.

Description

This program offers financial aid for new mothers to offset the increased cost of food. This benefit ($60/month) may be paid to eligible new mothers for a maximum of four months after the birth of their baby.

Benefits will be paid separately from any other social assistance benefits the new mother may be receiving.