The state of California announced Monday $25 million to underwrite the first state-funded guaranteed income pilot programs, which could set a standard for the entire nation.
The grant money will fund seven pilot programs around the state to provide checks to support 1,975 Californians, including former foster youth and pregnant women, with their basic needs.
iFoster, a child advocacy, educational and resources organization, will receive $4,760,000 to provide 300 former foster youth with $750 per month for 18 months in rural and urban communities statewide. Experience with so called "aged-out" foster children proves they need a financial off ramp, not a cliff.On Monday, the state of California announced $25 million to underwrite the first state-funded guaranteed income pilot program.
Berkeley’s Urban Institute will evaluate the programs to build on previous experiments, especially the one in Stockton.
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