Congratulations on the arrival of your baby!
Meet Kylie! The first Seeds of Promise baby, born January 2nd, 2023.
First Things First Porter County believes that every Porter County baby* deserves a great start.
As a first step towards saving for your baby’s future, the Porter County Community Foundation will invest $100 for expenses for their education beyond high school.
Starting January 1, 2023, every baby born as a Porter County resident* is automatically eligible to be awarded a grant towards their education beyond high school.
The Seeds of Promise funds will be invested into an account owned by the Porter County Community Foundation on behalf of your child. Since it is invested early, it will have up to 18 years to have the potential to grow.
*A child whose mother’s address is in Porter County at the time of birth is considered a Porter County resident. Babies must be enrolled before their first birth day.
Did you know?
A children’s savings account contributes to an equitable beginning for every one of the children born in Porter County, leading to a successful and productive life.
Children with a college savings account are three times more likely to go to college and four times more likely to graduate—even if there is only a few hundred dollars in the account.
(Source: William Elliott, Hyun-a Song and Ilsung Nam, Small Dollar Children’s Savings Accounts, Income and College Outcomes St. Louis, MO: Center for Social Development, Washington University in St. Louis, 2013).
I want to sign up!
Click the button below so we can help you begin to save. We will also share information about education savings programs and helpful tips as your baby grows.
I want to start saving too!
We encourage you to start saving for your child’s future as well! If you want to make your own contributions, you will need to open an account for your child through CollegeChoice 529.
I want to know more!
Do you need some clarification about the Seeds of Promise program? Visit our FAQ page to find answers.
If your family’s contact information has changed since enrollment, please call us at 219-510-0383.
In the Press
“It will give her an opportunity for her education when she decides to further it.”
