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 ...

Finances already looked tight for Jade Grant and her three children as she entered the year’s final months. “Everyone’s birthday is back-to-back,” the 32-year-old certified nursing assistant said.

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 ...

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 ...

The city of Detroit plans to launch a $4 million program called Rx Kids in the next 100 days that is targeted at helping expectant and new mothers.

Launched in August 2023, the Trust Youth Initiative aimed to understand how direct cash support would help youth struggling ...

NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — One organization is aiming to help end childhood poverty by giving direct cash payments to new mothers with no strings attached. The Bridge Project provides new parents with both ...