{"id":122358,"date":"2022-11-24T06:29:24","date_gmt":"2022-11-24T14:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eastcountytoday.net\/?p=122358"},"modified":"2022-11-24T06:29:24","modified_gmt":"2022-11-24T14:29:24","slug":"california-announces-first-state-funded-guaranteed-income-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eastcountytoday.net\/california-announces-first-state-funded-guaranteed-income-program\/","title":{"rendered":"California Announces First State-Funded Guaranteed Income Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

Grants to fund pilot programs throughout California will provide cash payments to support the basic needs of pregnant individuals and former foster youth<\/em><\/p>\n

1,975 Californians \u2013 including former foster youth and pregnant women \u2013 will receive anywhere from $600-$1,200 per month<\/em><\/p>\n

SACRAMENTO \u2014 The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) announced its intent to award more than $25 million in grant funding to seven guaranteed income pilot projects<\/a> across the state. These pilots will provide unconditional, individual, regular cash payments intended to disrupt poverty, advance equity, and support the basic needs of recipients. These State-funded pilot programs will serve approximately 1,975 individuals across California with monthly payments ranging from $600-$1,200 per month, for a period of 12-18 months. All pilots will participate in program evaluation activities led by the Urban Institute and the University of California, Berkeley.<\/p>\n

The California Guaranteed Income Pilot Program was established by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature to provide grants to eligible entities for the purpose of pilot programs and projects that provide a guaranteed income to participants. The CDSS prioritized funding pilots that will serve California residents who are pregnant or aging out of extended foster care<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to launch these groundbreaking pilot projects throughout California and I want to thank the Governor and Legislature for yet another historic investment in the fight against poverty in California,\u201d said CDSS Director Kim Johnson. \u201cThese pilots will serve as an important opportunity to assess the impact of an economic intervention during key life transitions, such as the birth of a child or entry into independence after extended foster care.\u201d<\/p>\n

The pilots aim to build on the success and lessons learned from prior guaranteed income projects, including a pilot effort launched in Stockton known as the Stockton <\/span>Economic Empowerment Demonstration<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am proud to see my home state of California ushering in the promise of a guaranteed income to build financial resilience among our residents,\u201d said Special Advisor for Economic Mobility and Opportunity and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income Founder Michael Tubbs. \u201cJust as we saw with the pilot I led as mayor of Stockton, I’m confident these funds will provide crucial support for families and strengthen our communities.”<\/p>\n

The CDSS intends to issue funding in the following amounts to these organizations:<\/p>\n