Baby Love: Launch of Rx Kids Detroit

Join Mayor Mary Sheffield as we celebrate the historic launch of Michigan State University’s Rx Kids program in Detroit! A groundbreaking mom and baby cash prescription program, Rx Kids is reshaping what it means to welcome a child in Detroit and across the state. By providing meaningful financial support during pregnancy and infancy, the program strengthens family stability and helps create healthier beginnings for our youngest residents.

Be part of this milestone moment as Detroit leads the nation in reimagining care for moms and babies!

❤️ We encourage guests to celebrate this love-filled event in Valentine’s Day red attire. ❤️

📅 Date: Monday, February 9
🕥 Time: 11 AM – 12 PM
📍 Location: Bonstelle Playouse, 3424 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

🎟️ RSVP Here: Click to Register

Recommended Parking: SOMA Garage is located directly behind the building at 81 Erskine St, Detroit, MI 48201. Valet is also available at the AC Detroit Hotel side entrance.

Questions about the event? Please contact Rx-Kids@msu.edu.

🎵 Get the song in your head! Listen to Baby Love by the Supremes.

Hotel Information: For the convenience of our out‑of‑town guests, we’ve secured a room block at the AC Hotel Detroit—connected directly to the Conservatory and Bonstelle Playhouse. Book your group rate for Baby Love Launch 2026.

We are grateful to event sponsors and donors. No public funds are supporting this event. Rx Kids is led by Michigan State University and administered by GiveDirectly. Learn more at RxKids.org.

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