Mayor Mary Sheffield launched the first major partnership of her historic administration in February 2026 and it is tailored to meet the needs of the City's most vulnerable. Rx Kids is the nation’s first community-wide parent and infant cash prescription program, providing life-changing financial security to families during the critical period of pregnancy and infancy.

Rx Kids is a program of Michigan State University and administered by GiveDirectly.

Rx Kids Benefits

No strings attached direct cash assistance:

• $1,500 during pregnancy
• $500 per month for baby's first six (6) months

• Identity
• Detroit residency
• Pregnancy, birth, or guardianship of an infant under 6 months
• List of acceptable documents

• Maternal and Infant Health Services
• WIC Program Application
• Housing and Eviction Services
• Transportation to Medical Appointments
• Mentorship, Counseling & Pre and Post Natal Education
• Utility Assistance
• Childcare Assistance