Guaranteed income programs are spreading across the US as a new city prepares to give away tens of millions of dollars to people who need help to make ends meet.
Rx Kids is a five-year, $55 million program designed to give financial assistance to all expecting mothers living in Flint, Michigan.
The project, which aims to break the cycle of poverty, will dole out an initial lump sum payment of $1,500 to participants during their pregnancy to spend on items such as food, prenatal care and rent. After the pregnancy, they will collect $500 each month to support the newborn for […]
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