Genesee County
Cities of Burton, Clio, Flint, Montrose, Mount Morris and the charter townships of Flint, Genesee, Montrose, and Mount Morris
Genesee County Residents Can Sign Up Today!
City of Flint: Infants born in 2024 or later, and expectant mothers are eligible to apply. Upon verification, moms receive $1,500 during pregnancy and babies receive $500 a month for 12 months after birth. Families can enroll anytime from 16+ weeks pregnancy until six months of age, as long as the baby was born in 2024 or later.
Cities of Burton, Clio, Montrose, Mount Morris and the charter townships of Flint, Genesee, Montrose, and Mount Morris: Infants born on or after August 1, 2026, , and expectant mothers who live in these communities are eligible to apply. Upon verification, moms receive $1,500 during pregnancy and babies receive $500 a month for six months after birth. Families can enroll anytime from 16+ weeks pregnancy until six months of age, as long as the baby was born after August 1, 2026.
Local Champions
Local Resources
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A comprehensive resource guide for moms, families, and babies.
CHAP is free and available to anyone seeking support with getting connected to resources such as food or transportation, a doctor, or health insurance.
Nurse-Family Partnership provides free, personal nursing support to first-time mothers in Genesee County who meet income eligibility requirements and enroll before their 28th week of pregnancy. Your dedicated nurse offers guidance on healthy pregnancy and essential postpartum care, including breastfeeding and child development.
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. Click the button below for information.
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.
Vot-ER makes it easier for people to get registered, make a plan to vote, and have their voices heard.
Michigan’s free financial empowerment platform, offering simple tools to help you budget, manage debt, plan for major life goals like college or retirement, and build stronger money habits. Powered by Enrich and provided by the Michigan Department of Treasury, it’s designed for Michiganders of all ages to confidently manage their financial future.
Trump Accounts allow every American child born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028 to receive $1,000 in an account held in their name. The filer manages the account until the child turns 18. Parents can let the funds grow on their own or contribute up to $5,000 each year to build even more savings.
