NORTHERN MICHIGAN —The Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) has announced an expanded partnership with Rx Kids to provide financial support to pregnant women and infants in Gladwin and Roscommon Counties, starting December 1, 2025.

Rx Kids, a pioneering program, offers $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 monthly for the first six months of a baby’s life to eligible families, with no conditions attached. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden of raising a newborn.

“Across our communities, families are doing their best to provide for their children, but the costs that come with a new baby can add up quickly,” said Steve Hall, CMDHD Health Officer. “By expanding Rx Kids, we’re helping parents meet those early expenses and create a stronger foundation for their

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