Saginaw County Health Department

Rx Kids is a beacon of hope, strengthening family economic security and improving health.

As the nation’s first-ever community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, Rx Kids is providing life-changing financial security that is universal and unconditional. Moms receive $1,500 during pregnancy, and babies receive $500 a month for a designated length of time that varies between 6 – 12 months. The program is expanding into other Michigan communities with momentum to shape the lives of thousands of families locally, regionally, and nationally.

Rx Kids is a program led by Michigan State University Pediatric Public Health Initiative, in collaboration with Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan, and administered by GiveDirectly. 

Rx Kids provides the core support – including operations, enrollment, research, reporting, and communication tools. Our enrollment and cash delivery systems ensure the highest standards of security, privacy, and program integrity – while maximizing efficiency and decreasing administrative burden. In each community, Rx Kids partners with local community experts to ensure the program is successful.  

Infants born on or after January 1, 2026, and expectant mothers who live in the City of Saginaw, Bridgeport and Buena Vista Townships are eligible to apply. Applications open January 12th at 9:00am. Upon verification, moms receive $1,500 during pregnancy and babies receive $500 a month for 6 months after birth.

Answers to questions about how to sign up, eligibility, documents that are needed, cash prescription delivery, contacting program staff, and more, are available by visiting the Rx Kids application page at this link and clicking the “Frequently Asked Questions” button or checking out the Rx Kids FAQ page.

Rx Kids Saginaw | Prenatal & Infant Cash Support in Saginaw, MI ❤️