Federal cash programs for child care and early learning are a lifeline for low-income parents, student families, and seasonal ...

Researchers found that evictions fell 91% among Rx Kids-eligible moms in Flint in 2024. A recent state funding cut means the program can't grow as fast as it expected to. A fast-growing Michigan cash ...

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – 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 ...

Mallory McMorrow, a Michigan state Senator, has proposed a federal expansion of Michigan's Rx Kids program, which provides ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced on Tuesday that Illinois’ I-Cash program returned a record amount of money in fiscal year 2025. A record $303.8 million ...

Matt Rasmussen is the program manager for the Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program at the ODHS. He joins us to talk about the successes and challenges of the first pilot phase and aspirations for ...

Rx Kids started in Flint and now operates in 11 cities across Michigan. A bill in the Michigan Senate seeks to expand Rx Kids statewide. A cash aid program for moms and babies is now available for ...