Rx Kids

A look into how the expansion of Rx Kids is supporting communities in the Upper Peninsula. Plus, recovery efforts are underway in several southwest Michigan communities after multiple tornadoes struck in early March. And we remember the legacy of Melvin Parson, an Ypsilanti farmer and social justice advocate. Last, a new On Hand episode investigates the origin of the coney dog.

Rx Kids will provide U.P. mothers $1,500 while they're pregnant, and another $500 per month for the first six months of their baby’s life.

Rx Kids will pay $1,500 to Detroit mothers during pregnancy and another $500 per month during the first six months of their baby’s life.Dr. Mona Hanna, associate dean for Public Health at Michigan State University, directs the program. She said it’s “medicine” rather than “charity.”

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow has proposed a nationwide program to support new mothers, based on Rx Kids, as part of her campaign platform.

The cash aid program Rx Kids will expand to three new Michigan municipalities starting January 12.

Rx Kids, which provides cash to help expectant mothers cope with bills, expenses and the high cost of taking care of children, is coming to Detroit. Mayor Mary Sheffield announced Monday that Michigan State University’s Rx Kids program is expected to open within the first 100 days of her taking office.

A new study finds maltreatment allegations involving infants in Flint have dropped dramatically since the start of a stipend program for new moms.Rx Kids provides every pregnant woman with $1,500 during mid-pregnancy and $500 per month throughout the baby’s first 6–12 months of life.

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Wayne County is launching a partnership with the Rx Kids program to provide financial support to newly pregnant moms and their babies. Providing $1,500 to mother during pregnancy and $500 in baby's first 6 months.

Rx Kids, an anti-poverty cash aid program for new and expectant mothers, is getting $270 million in this fiscal year’s state budget.