Baby Steps Family Assistance

05/25/2026

At Baby Steps Family Assistance we seek to fulfill the basic needs of the unhoused, low income and vulnerable in our community.

Ten fundamental items we take as donations are:
clean undergarments, weather-appropriate clothing, personal hygiene supplies, first aid materials, non-perishable food, water storage, identification documents, bedding, sturdy bags for belongings, and connection to supportive community resources.

We offer these things free to all who come in search of help, as well as redistribute some towards places of Healing and Rehabilitation in Sullivan County.

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to freedom will never be forgotten.

As we gather with family and friends today, may we also take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this day and the tremendous cost of the liberties we enjoy. We owe a debt of gratitude to those who gave their lives defending our country and to the families who carry their legacy forward.

May God bless the memory of our fallen heroes, their loved ones, and the United States of America. 🇺🇸

05/14/2026

Check out our new website:

Join us in supporting families through community support programs that focus on resource redistribution, enhancing the donation impact and boosting family assistance initiatives.

05/09/2026

“You know, I hate to say that homelessness has no season, and this is year-round, we are year-round, so this will come and go, the holidays will come and go, but our folks are still in crisis,” said Robin Wittemann, executive director of Baby Step Family Assistance.

Baby Steps Family Assistance is helping thousands of people in and around Claremont.

05/09/2026

It began in 2012 with a single request. After a group of 4-H kids finished a project collecting winter clothing for the needy, a woman contacted the group asking if it had any leftover items.

“She was a young mother and needed not only clothing but a bed for her 4-month old, who was sleeping in a car seat,” said Robin Wittemann, who directed that 4-H project. “That was how we got established, basically helping struggling families, and she was our first family.”

It began in 2012 with a single request. After a group of 4-H kids finished a project collecting winter clothing for the needy, a woman contacted the group asking if it had any leftover items.“She was a young mother and needed not only clothing but a...

05/01/2026

What a blessing! Athena from TLC Family Resource Center lent a helping hand, empowering us to deliver a life-changing Baby Step - Baby Blessing Basket - to an expectant Mom and her precious new arrival! ❤️❤️❤️

04/28/2026

Willing Hands of Vermont, a local organization, works tirelessly to alleviate food insecurity among vulnerable community members, including children, seniors, and families. We appreciate their support, which enhances our ability to provide fresh produce and fruits through our Food Pantry.❤️

By Susan Warner Friday morning, closing in on 11 a.m., and the volunteers at Baby Steps Family Assistance community food shelf in Claremont gather around executive director Robin Wittemann. She gives them quick instructions on what’s to come: how to sort and shelve today’s incoming delivery of n...

04/23/2026

Baby steps are truly blessed to have such a loving and caring community supporting our Baby Blessing Baskets ,

We are so grateful for the beautiful homemade quilts from the Claremont Maker Space These gifts allow us to continue sharing the love of one's hands and heart with our neighbors in the community ❤️

04/07/2026

Another beautiful day of community, family and food!
Dinner at Trinity Church, Claremont,NH

Thank you Willing Hands, Claremont Soup Kitchen, Inc and our whole volunteer family! 💕💕💕

01/25/2026

Warm Welcome Shelter Open tonight at 8pm