Supporters of cash aid program urge lawmakers to take it statewide

Supporters of cash aid program urge lawmakers to take it statewide

Supporters of a fast-growing cash aid program for Michigan moms and babies urged lawmakers on Aug. 12 to expand the program, born out of Flint and now operating in eight other communities, even further across the state. This story also appeared in Detroit Free Press Dubbed Rx Kids, the program is led by Flint pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna and is designed to tackle infant poverty by providing “cash prescriptions” — $1,50…