As federal aid shrinks, communities try new ways to tackle child poverty on their own

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Dr. Mona Hanna, leading the Rx Kids program in Flint, emphasizes its impact on child poverty reduction, expressing a vision for universal baby cash aid programs in the U.S.
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With Rx Kids, Flint parents receive $1,500 mid-pregnancy and $500 monthly for the baby's first year, demonstrating a practical, universal approach to support families.
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As federal aid shrinks, communities try new ways to tackle child poverty on their own
As federal aid shrinks, communities try new ways to tackle child poverty on their own
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