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Dearborn to spend $1.5 million on Rx Kids cash‑assistance program with GiveDirectly
Summary
Council approved a sole‑source contract with GiveDirectly to implement Rx Kids in Dearborn, using $1.5 million in identified funding; the program will provide prenatal and infancy cash supports and aims for a late‑summer launch.
The City Council on June 10 approved a sole‑source contract with GiveDirectly to implement the Rx Kids cash‑assistance program in Dearborn, formally authorizing the transfer and appropriation of funds to launch the initiative.
Public Health Director Ali Abbazir told the council the program targets economic instability during pregnancy and infancy. “The way Rx kids works is that, all pregnant, women and dearborn receive a $1,500, check or cash, infusion at 20 weeks…
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