Every person deserves to live with dignity

and to have their basic needs met.

The Nest - Guaranteed Income Program for Indigenous Families (Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services)

What is The Nest?

In building our Nest, we asked, “How can we create a space where Indigenous mamas know that they are enough?” Just by your very existence, you are enough.

Indigenous birthing peoples are disproportionately impacted by poverty and maternal-child health disparities, with some of the highest rates of housing insecurity and maternal and infant mortality in King County and the surrounding areas.

With this program we are piloting the first guaranteed income program to exclusively serve Indigenous communities in the United States. Over the next five years we will give up to 150 families $1250 no-strings-attached monthly payments to Indigenous pregnant people until their child’s third birthday.

This equates to up to $45,000 for a family participating from the birth of their child until they turn three.
Our application is now open! You can schedule a time with our team here.

If you have questions or need interpretation, please email support@hummingbirdnest.aidkit.org or text 206-203-3418.

Interested in applying or already applied? You can visit our Application FAQ page for more information about the application and enrollment process.

Eligibility:

+ At least 12 weeks pregnant and planning to parent

+ Indigenous to North America or Pacific Islander

+ Living in: King County, Pierce County, or the Tulalip Reservation

+ Pierce County Income under:

• $55k for a 2 person household*

• $70k for a 3 person household*

• $85k for a 4+ person household*

This is all taken directly from the HIFS website and belongs to them. Please contact them directly for more information about the program.