The State of Michigan has made a bold, bipartisan, historic investment in families — supporting the expansion of Rx Kids, the nation’s first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program.
We’re thrilled to quickly expand this proven, plug-and-play model to more communities across the state. Check the growing list of current Rx Kids Communities.
Not in Michigan? Check out our Start-Up Guide for more information on how to bring Rx Kids to your city, county, or state.
Rx Kids implemented a comprehensive process to inform communities across the state of the opportunity to apply to be a Rx Kids community. Both widespread communication and targeted outreach to high-need communities occurred, along with a series of open webinars for funders and communities that were attended by over 275 individuals. Recordings of these webinars are available for interested communities and for interested funders.
The first opportunity to apply to be an Rx Kids community closed on Saturday, February 14, 2026. ♥️ Thank you to the 25+ communities that applied!
Expansion communities will be selected based on:
Community selection will be informed by MDHHS and a multi-sector Advisory Committee of statewide health and human services champions.
We hear you, and we know so many communities are interested in Rx Kids. Unfortunately, the state funding was never enough to bring the program to every baby state-wide. We are working around the clock to secure additional funding and retain funding that was already committed to the program. If state funds are still available after the first round of applications, stay tuned for additional rounds of open applications.
Help us advocate for continued expansion across the state by writing a message of support to bring Rx Kids to your community.
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