Originally published on February 12, 2024.
Flint Registry Newsletter
February 2024
👋 Happy February! Thank you for being part of the Flint Registry – a public health project for people impacted by the Flint water crisis.
We have exciting news about Rx Kids, an opportunity to share your story, and information on community resources.
As a reminder, enrollment remains open for the Flint Registry. If you are receiving this email, you are likely enrolled. We encourage you to ensure your loved ones are enrolled so they can connect to resources and services, too.
We’re here for you, here for families, here for Flint.
News and Updates
Rx Kids Applications and Save the Date!
Rx Kids is the first-ever citywide cash prescription program for pregnant moms and babies. Rx Kids provides all pregnant moms in the city of Flint with no-strings-attached cash of $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 each month throughout a baby’s first year. Applications for the Flint Rx Kids program are now live.
Save the date for February 14 for the Rx Kids Launch Bash event! Tickets are free and events are open to the public.
Visit the Flint Children’s Museum from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for family-friendly activities and resources. A love-filled, adults-only event will take place from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. To secure your tickets, click here.
Free Dental Clinic – June 2024
Free dental services for all ages. Everyone is welcome – no income limitations.
This is the fifth MDA Foundation Mission of Mercy program. The MDA Foundation wants to serve as a catalyst for connecting people and dental clinics to make a difference through improving oral health.
The Mission of Mercy clinic treats patients of all ages from elderly to children, and it addresses the most-urgent needs of patients with the goal of serving the under-served and uninsured in Michigan.
Share Your Story
The Flint Registry is a public health project for people impacted by the Flint Water Crisis. Ensuring the Flint community is connected, supported, and counted, the Flint Registry wants to provide space for you to share your voice. Every person and every story is important. This “Share Your Story” form is only a few questions and should take around 5 minutes to complete. Thank you!
Update Your Information
Have you recently moved, changed phone numbers, or email? Do you know someone also enrolled in the Flint Registry who no longer receives program information? Have you or your child recently turned 18 (or about to) and have their own contact information?
Follow the link to update your information to receive continued support, resources, and future communications and invitations.
Thank You!
We received almost 200 applications for the inaugural Membership Advisory Council! Council members will be contacted soon. Thank you to everyone for your continued support and we will have more opportunities to be involved in the future.
Resources
Imagination Library Expands in Genesee County
The Flint & Genesee Literacy Network is thrilled to announce the expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to every corner of Genesee County through the Genesee Reads initiative. Through the initiative, EVERY child under the age of 5 in Genesee County is eligible to receive free, high-quality books mailed to their home every month until their fifth birthday. This exciting initiative was made possible by generous congressional appropriations from Congressman Dan Kildee.
City of Flint Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control
Residents can have lead-based paint hazards remediated from their homes at NO COST through a special grant program facilitated by the City of Flint and funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
MOSAIC (MOtherS Advocates in the Community)
About the Study
The MOSAIC study aims to develop an intervention to support pregnant women and mothers with children under 5 who have experienced partner abuse. MOSAIC uses mothers from the community to support other mothers who have a history of partner violence and have mental health challenges.
Where You Come In
If you‛re a mother with children under 5 years old who have experienced partner abuse and live in Genesee County, we would like to speak with you.
Please contact us by phone at (810) 308-1323 or by email at donaldbi@msu.edu.
PARTICIPANTS WILL BE PAID $50 for completion of 3, 6, and 9-month follow-up assessments. Your Time and feedback are truly appreciated.
