Infants born on or after May 1, 2025, and expectant mothers who live in the City of Pontiac are eligible to apply. Upon verification, moms receive $1,500 during pregnancy and babies receive $500 a month for 6 months after birth.
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City of Pontiac Residents Can Sign Up Today!
By The Numbers: City of Pontiac
Cash Prescribed
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1,550,500Families Enrolled
524
Babies Born
384
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To strengthen pathways to shared prosperity and drive community impact by providing innovative services, advocacy, and collaborative solutions for people and communities. OLHSA offers services such as Early Education and other family support programs to promote self-sufficiency and improve residents’ quality of life.
The City of Pontiac is committed to building a thriving, inclusive community by supporting families, businesses, and local initiatives. Through partnerships and community-driven programs, the city works to enhance economic stability, public health, and overall quality of life for residents.
Oakland County Health Department
The Oakland County Health Division provides health services for the public, businesses and educational communities. The Health Division’s 40+ programs/services focus on preventing the spread of disease; ensuring a safe and clean environment; promoting and encouraging healthy behaviors; preparing for emergencies; surveillance of disease threats; and ensuring accessibility of health services. The Health Division identifies real public health issues affecting the community and addresses needs with cost effective services. OCHD programs benefit every Oakland County resident, as well as countless visitors.
Oakland County Nurse on Call
Call Oakland County’s Nurse on Call (NOC) hotline at 800.848.5533 and talk with a Public Health Nurse about your health-related questions.
Trinity Health Michigan is a leading health care provider and one of the state’s largest employers. Trinity Health Michigan is composed of nine hospitals located in Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Howell, Livonia, Muskegon, Pontiac, and Shelby. Together with numerous ambulatory care locations, home health, and hospice agencies and 23 senior living communities owned and/or operated by Trinity Health, Trinity Health Michigan provides the full continuum of care for Michigan residents.
Providing free, high-quality medical, dental, and pharmaceutical care for low-income and uninsured patients while ensuring treatment in a caring, compassionate, and dignified atmosphere.
Offers emergency shelter, food assistance, and support services to families and individuals facing economic challenges.
Dedicated to building the neighborhood Pontiac deserves by growing healthy food, fostering community connections, supporting children, and ensuring accessible services.
A nonprofit community health center providing comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services to families in Oakland County, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
A literacy and mentoring program empowering children in Pontiac and surrounding areas through after-school tutoring, family engagement, and community-based learning experiences.
Provides affordable housing options and assistance programs to ensure safe and stable housing for Pontiac residents.
Oakland County Michigan Works! provides workforce development services for job seekers, incumbent workers, employers, and youth across Oakland County. In partnership with employers, educators, economic developers, and community organizations, Oakland County Michigan Works! is committed to creating a qualified workforce that meets the current and future talent needs of Oakland County companies.
Provides culturally competent services, including mental health counseling, health education, and family support, to diverse communities in Pontiac.
Great Start Collaborative offers programs for families, parents and students that support the mission to help all Oakland County families succeed.
La Casa Amiga supports the independence and dignity of legal immigrants and their families in Pontiac and southeast Michigan. They provide various services in English and Spanish that work to empower, aid, and support families and friends.
State and National Resources
Apply for food assistance, healthcare coverage, childcare, and other benefits, manage your case, and explore resources.
The MDHHS Maternal and Infant Health Program provides free support for families during pregnancy and infancy.
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.
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 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).
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 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.
Search and connect to resources in your community, including financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help.
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.
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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.
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