Rx Kids
Rx Kids provides unconditional monthly cash support to pregnant parents and infants in select Kalamazoo communities to improve early childhood health and development.
Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Pregnant parents 16+ weeks or guardians of eligible infants may apply anytime)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 during pregnancy and $500/month for the baby’s first year (total up to $7,500 per child)
Summary: Unconditional cash support for pregnant parents and infants in Kalamazoo and select surrounding communities to reduce financial burdens during early childhood.
Key Information: For City of Kalamazoo, infants must be born on/after Feb 1, 2025; other areas have different start dates.
Description
Rx Kids is a community-wide cash support program aimed at improving early childhood outcomes by providing unconditional financial assistance to pregnant parents and infants. Managed locally by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, the program offers direct cash payments to help families navigate the economic challenges associated with pregnancy and a child's first year. The goal is to empower parents and guardians to make the best choices for their families during this critical developmental period, with no restrictions on how the funds are used. The program is currently available to residents of the City of Kalamazoo, City of Galesburg, Oshtemo Township, and Wakeshma Township.
