Chippewa County

Chippewa County Residents Can Sign Up Today!

Infants born on or after March 1, 2025, and expectant mothers who live in Chippewa County are eligible to apply. Upon verification, moms receive $1,500 during pregnancy and babies receive $500 a month for 6 months after birth. Families can enroll anytime from 16+ weeks pregnancy until six months of age, as long as the baby was born after March 1, 2025.

By The Numbers: Chippewa County

Cash Prescribed

$

1162500

Families Enrolled

341

Babies Born

271

Local Champion

Local Resources

You are not alone. There is a village of support waiting to help you and your family.

The Chippewa County Health Department offers a wide range of services, including WIC, the Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP), immunizations, breast feeding support, special health care services for children, and more.

Chippewa Luce Mackinac Community Action Agency

Comprehensive programs for childhood health, education, and parental involvement throughout Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac Counties. Supporting early learning and development from birth to age five.

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

The Sault Tribe’s services help improve the quality of life for tribal members and their families. Program areas include education, housing, natural resources, recreation, Anishnaabek Community and Family Services, culture, elder services, and health.

Compass Pregnancy & Family Resource Center

Compass Pregnancy & Family Resource Center provides free walk-in pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, pregnancy options information, learn and earn pregnancy and parenting education, and other resources for parenting.

Bay Mills Indian Community | Gnoozhekaaning

Bay Mills services include food and nutrition, elder services, housing, transportation, utilities, and more.

The Eastern Upper Peninsula Great Start Family Coalition is a network of educators, agencies, early childhood professionals, community leaders, and parents invested in quality early childhood and family programming, services, and supports.

UPHP is a managed care and provider service organization serving residents of the Upper Peninsula. UPHP provides health coverage for individuals enrolled in Medicaid, the Healthy Michigan Plan, MIChild, Children’s Special Health Care Services and MI Health Link.

State and National Resources

Apply for food assistance, healthcare coverage, childcare, and other benefits, manage your case, and explore resources.

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

The MDHHS Maternal and Infant Health Program provides free support for families during pregnancy and infancy.

MiLEAP

MI Kids Matter is your place to find what you need to give your child their best chance at health, happiness, and success later in life. Find information and resources to help you stay healthy and prepare for your baby’s arrival.

Pre-K for All

Michigan’s PreK for All initiative offers families access to multiple free, high-quality PreK programs. Free PreK is available for all Michigan 4-year-olds — enroll your child today.

Early On Michigan

Early On Michigan helps families of infants and toddlers, birth to age 3 who have developmental delay(s) and/or disabilities. Early On partners with families by offering personalized services to nurture their child’s growth in key developmental areas—physical (rolling, crawling, walking), cognitive (thinking, learning, problem-solving), communication (listening, talking, understanding), social-emotional (bonding, playing, feeling secure), and self-help (eating, dressing).

MiLEAP Child Development and Care

More Michigan families are eligible for help paying for child care than you might think. Families can use an online eligibility calculator and know in less than two minutes if they can receive help lowering child care costs.

From pregnancy to early childhood, get age-specific children’s health advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics delivered right to your phone and inbox. It’s like having a pediatrician in your pocket!

March of Dimes

March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization committed to ending preventable maternal health risks and death, ending preventable preterm birth and infant death, and closing the health equity gap for all families.

Find Help

Search and connect to resources in your community, including financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help.

HRSA Maternal & Child Health

Pregnant or just had a baby? The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is free, confidential, and here to help, 24/7. Call 1-833-TLC-MAMA or click the button below.

Michigan 2-1-1 is a free service that connects Michigan residents with help and answers from thousands of health and human services agencies and resources right in their communities—quickly, easily, and confidentially.

Incentives 2 Quit

Interested in Quitting or Reducing Smoking Cigarettes?
Expecting moms can choose to participate by downloading the Incentives2Quit mobile app. After an introductory phone call with a program coach, start earning money for using the app, along with additional rewards for staying smoke-free. Possible earnings can reach over $1,000. Contact the Incentives2Quit team to get started.

Voter

Vot-ER makes it easier for people to get registered, make a plan to vote, and have their voices heard.