One of the most expensive bills in our lives are our children, as much as we love them it cost a literal arm, leg, and a few more body parts to take care of them. The love we hold for our children knows very few limits and we exhaust ourselves making sure we have enough money for them to have everything they want and desire. As great as they are. your wallet better be ready.
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Two of the most important years for a parent are the year carrying the child and the first year of the child’s life. These years can be some of the most expensive and stressful years as there are so many things to do and pay for that it can become overwhelming. Many parents fall behind during this time and it’s an uphill battle trying to catch up.
Kalamazoo was one of the first cities to see the RX Kids program be implemented for expecting mothers. The program provides eligible pregnant residents a one-time payment of $1,500 during pregnancy, followed by $500 each month for six to 12 months after birth. The money has been a blessing used to purchase baby supplies, bills, educational expenses, and more.
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Now the program may be expanding to help more expecting parents in Michigan. WWMT via MSN reports:
Senate Bill 309, introduced by State Senator Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit), would add Rx Kids to the state budget, and have the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services administer the program in communities that raise matching funds.Santana says the expansion could help thousands of families meet basic needs during pregnancy and a baby’s first year of life…