Rx Kids
Rx Kids from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation provides unconditional monthly cash support to pregnant individuals and families with infants to promote healthy early childhood development.
Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling enrollment (apply anytime from 16+ weeks pregnancy until baby is 6 months old, if eligible)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 during pregnancy plus $500 per month for 12 months after birth (total up to $7,500 per family)
Summary: Monthly, unconditional cash support for pregnant individuals and families with infants in Kalamazoo and select Michigan communities.
Key Information: Only for families in City of Kalamazoo (babies born on/after Feb 1, 2025); Galesburg, Oshtemo & Wakeshma Townships (babies born on/after June 1, 2026).
Description
Rx Kids, administered by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, is a direct cash support initiative aimed at reducing financial stress for families during pregnancy and a child’s first year. The program provides unconditional monthly payments to eligible pregnant individuals and families with infants, empowering them to make choices for their family’s well-being. Payments begin during pregnancy and continue through the baby’s first year, reflecting a commitment to fostering healthy early childhood development and alleviating economic hardship during a critical period.
