WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – The cash assistance program for pregnant women and new parents is expanding to six cities in Wayne County.
The county is investing $7.5 million to support the launch of the Michigan State University Rx Kids program in the following cities:
- River Rouge
- Hamtramck
- Highland Park
- Inkster
- Melvindale
- Dearborn
Starting on Nov. 10, pregnant women in these cities can apply to get $1,500 during their pregnancies, and then $500 per month for the first six months of their child’s life, according to a release from the county.
“This is a game-changer for our communities. Rx Kids is not just a program—it’s a movement to uplift families and invest in the future of our county,” said Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans. “Bringing Rx Kids to Wayne County is part of a broader initiative to create healthier communities.”…