Rx Kids Expands Nationwide | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Michigan’s Rx Kids program is revolutionizing prenatal care by giving expectant parents $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 monthly for the baby’s first year—no strings attached. Launched in Flint in 2024, it’s now expanding to over 60 communities and showing remarkable results: fewer preterm births, lower low birthweight rates, and more prenatal visits—all while families use funds responsibly on essentials like food, diapers, and housing. Doctors and researchers are calling for nationwide adoption, seeing this as a powerful tool to build healthier families and stronger communities. Listen in…