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fraiserouge@lemmy.world to Mildly Interesting@lemmy.world · 1 day ago

The US town that pays every pregnant woman $1,500: ‘We’re not OK with our babies being born into poverty’

www.theguardian.com

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The US town that pays every pregnant woman $1,500: ‘We’re not OK with our babies being born into poverty’

www.theguardian.com

fraiserouge@lemmy.world to Mildly Interesting@lemmy.world · 1 day ago
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Infants in Rx Kids in Flint, Michigan, saw lower rates of prematurity and other issues, saving millions in NICU visits
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    it helps but $6k isn’t enough for a year in Flint, MI. That 500 doesn’t even cover rent.

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      It’s not supposed to. Wtf you having a kid if you can afford rent!?

      It’s supposed to help with formula, diapers, shit like that.

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        all early expenses

        since none of y’all can read

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          The early expenses of raising a child, not “all of your expenses”

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            so the baby sleeps in the yard then

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              Bathtub

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      This is a supplement… Not income replacement.

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