Cash assistance program for pregnant women, new parents expands to 6 Wayne County communities

The cash assistance program for pregnant women and new parents is expanding to six cities in Wayne County. The county is investing $7.5 million to support the launch of the Michigan State University Rx Kids program in the following cities: River Rouge, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Inkster, Melvindale, and Dearborn. Enrollment for pregnant women in these communities begins Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.