# HHS Launches Free Newborn Kits

> U.S. health agency rolls out free newborn and postpartum supplies for mothers in underserved areas.
- Title: HHS Launches Free Newborn Kits · Dallas Express | Shortify
- Summary: U.S. health agency rolls out free newborn and postpartum supplies for mothers in underserved areas. HHS launched the NEST program to provide free newborn and…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/national/hhs-launches-nest-program-to-provide-free-newborn-and-postpartum-supply-kits
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-11T15:00:50+00:00
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- Topics: hhs, nest program, newborn supplies, postpartum care, rural communities, maternity care, news, politics
## HHS Launches NEST Program
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began distributing free newborn and postpartum supplies through participating care providers.
## Funding Details
The program received $5 million in taxpayer funding from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2027.
## Secretary Kennedy Jr. Statement
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said President Trump puts mothers, babies, and strong families at the center of his health agenda.

> President Trump is putting mothers, babies, and strong families at the center of his health agenda
## Kit Contents
Each family receives a kit with diapers, wipes, an infant thermometer, swaddle, baby carrier, and postpartum recovery products.
## Distribution Plan
The program prioritizes rural communities and areas where families face gaps in maternity care services.
## Key takeaway

HHS launched the NEST program to provide free newborn and postpartum supplies through hospitals and health centers in rural and underserved communities.