Mama Sōl, a Flint-based spoken word artist, performed her poem “Rx Kids: What Every Mother Deserves” at the launch of the Rx Kids expansion in Genesee County on July 17, 2026.
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In her poem, she highlighted the importance of celebrating healthy children and the accomplishments of the Rx Kids program. Mama Sōl emphasized that Flint is home to the first community-wide cash prescription program in the country. She described Flint as a resilient community where people matter, and underscored the program's role in enhancing family financial stability during pregnancy and early infancy.
The Rx Kids initiative aims to reduce stress for mothers, allowing them the space to enjoy pivotal moments such as first breaths and first steps. It seeks to provide support without judgment, ensuring that mothers feel valued, respected, and empowered.
Mama Sōl remarked that Rx Kids fosters hope, confidence, and eliminates barriers to healthcare. The program reaches families with a depth and scale that is both rare and effective, remaining focused on its original mission to serve the community. She acknowledged the collective effort and resources of local dreamers who have contributed to the program’s impact, affirming Flint's role in initiating a movement centered on unity and support for families.