Kalamazoo Rx Kids
Kalamazoo Rx Kids provides unconditional cash payments to pregnant residents and families with newborns to support health and early childhood development during the first year of life.
Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Due Dates: February 12, 2025 (program opens) | Rolling enrollment (apply during pregnancy or until child is 6 months old, if born after Feb 1, 2025)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 during pregnancy plus $500/month for 12 months after birth (up to $7,500 total per family)
Summary: Provides unconditional cash payments to Kalamazoo residents who are pregnant or have newborns, to reduce financial stress and support early childhood development.
Key Information: No income requirement; eligibility based on residency, pregnancy stage, or infant age and birthdate.
Description
Kalamazoo Rx Kids is a citywide cash support initiative for pregnant people and families with newborns residing in the City of Kalamazoo. The program provides unconditional, no-strings-attached cash payments to help reduce financial burdens during pregnancy and a child’s first year. The goal is to empower families to make choices that best fit their needs during this critical developmental period, with the broader aim of improving health, well-being, and opportunity for new parents and infants in the community. The program is managed locally by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation and is part of a broader collaborative effort with Michigan State University, University of Michigan, and several local partners.
