City of Flint Dashboard

Rx Kids launched in the City of Flint in January 2024. Participant enrollment data as of May 12, 2026.

Cash Prescribed

$
15.23
MILLION

Families Enrolled

2,556

Babies Born

2,402

Eligible Newborns Enrolled*

From January 2024 through September 2025

102
%
*This “Eligible Newborns Enrolled” percentage reflects the number of babies enrolled in Rx Kids divided by the total number of babies born in this community from provisional MDHHS vital records birth certificate data. This is an estimate and may change over time as more babies enroll in Rx Kids (enrollment is possible until 6 months of age) and as more data is received from MDHHS. The percentage may exceed 100% because Rx Kids enrollment starts in pregnancy and extends until 6 months of age.

Family Household

Annual Income

Participant

Demographics

Pregnancy Status at Time of the Enrollment

Flint Testimonials

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“Investing in strong families is an investment in Flint’s future. Rx Kids will support mothers and children in Flint when they are most vulnerable. This blessing will lift families out of poverty and improve health outcomes. Our prayer is that we will improve maternal and infant health and help Flint families raise strong, healthy babies.”

Mayor Sheldon Neeley
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“I was invited to apply for Rx Kids, and I thought it was such a blessing; it has helped me feel more secure and confident that I’m able to provide all the clothes, furniture, and many other things for my daughter that babies need. I’m very grateful for it.”

Angela Sintery, Flint mom
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“The Rx Kids initiative is a game-changer for our community. By investing in the health and opportunities of our children, we are investing in the very foundation of our city’s future.”

MI Sen. John Cherry
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“My husband and I were not planning on another child; this is my unexpected baby. I had a small car that four kids would not fit in. The first Rx Kids payment we got helped us get a bigger vehicle.”

Yacquelin Vargas, Flint mom
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“When we first heard about it, I thought it was a gimmick. It just seemed too good to be true. But when we found out it wasn’t, we were excited. As first-time parents, we were already nervous and anxious about supporting our baby, and this gave us a safety net. The monthly support gave us breathing room. It helped us focus on our family instead of constantly juggling what bill to pay next.”

Dennis George, Flint dad
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“It (Rx Kids) has just helped me feel like my family has some extra support. Kids outgrow clothes so fast, and there are so many extra expenses when kids are young. It’s just a little extra that lets you get things you need without feeling like you have to give up or sacrifice something else you also need.”

Lakyisha Kirkland, Flint mom
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“Nobody has certainty in life. We never know what life is going to throw at us. Just that extra bit of financial security can go a long way. Whether you have money or you don’t, expenses come up, emergencies happen. The biggest reward is knowing that people care that the world isn’t as harsh as we sometimes think. There are people out there who want to see us succeed.”

Kinea Wright, Flint mom
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“When I tell people that Rx Kids helped me afford graduate school while pregnant, they’re surprised. But that’s exactly what it did. It let me invest in myself so I could better invest in my family.”

Celeste Lord-Timlin, Flint mom
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"Rx Kids is not only improving the lives of Flint’s children, it’s also boosting our local economy. It’s more than just a health program; it has real economic benefit.”

Tim Herman, CEO of the Flint & Genesee Group