Community Mentors for Moms Act

S 48 creates federal grants to fund community-based maternal mentoring programs targeting eligible mothers (pregnant women or caregivers of children under age 6), with special focus on high-risk groups like low-income mothers, those under 21, survivors of domestic violence, and mothers in qualified opportunity zones. Grants require applicants to detail how programs will improve maternal health, financial literacy, child development, and access to resources through volunteer mentors, while setting measurable 3- and 5-year benchmarks for outcomes. Programs must avoid duplicating existing services, prohibit mentors from counseling on abortions, and prioritize high-risk populations as defined in the bill. The legislation appropriates $100 million annually for fiscal years 2024-2026 to support these initiatives.