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Rx Kids launched in the City Kalamazoo on February 1, 2025. Participant enrollment data as of April 14, 2026.

Cash Prescribed

$
4956000

Families Enrolled

1073

Babies Born

942

Eligible Newborns Enrolled*

From February 2025 through September 2025

94
%
*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

Kalamazoo Testimonials

“I started life insurance policies for all of us. That was huge for me. I never had the money to do that before. I’ve also been able to save. I have an emergency fund now—my little nest egg. I’m working on getting out of debt.”

Quianna Jenkins, Kalamazoo mom

“We are inspired by the intentional design of Rx Kids and the values of love, trust, and dignity it is built upon. Its universal approach acknowledges the simple truth that having a baby is expensive and that every growing family and every baby can benefit from extra support during pregnancy and the first year of life.”

Alyssa Stewart, Kalamazoo Community Foundation

“Rx Kids will serve as a powerful tool that we can put directly in the hands of Kalamazoo residents to reduce infant mortality rates and help our babies grow up.”

Jameca Patrick-Singleton, Cradle Kalamazoo and YWCA Kalamazoo

“Families who have historically faced economic uncertainty now have a lifeline that helps them manage everyday expenses. For many, the program creates a foundation of stability, giving them the chance to focus on their children’s well-being and development.”

MI Rep. Julie Rogers