City Council Pushes for New Guaranteed Basic Income Program Focused on Domestic Violence and Foster Care Youth
Study Reveals Positive Impacts of Los Angeles’ Previous GBI Pilot, Including Improved Safety and Health
According to Los Angeles Daily News, nearly a year and a half after Los Angeles‘ successful guaranteed basic income pilot program ended city council members are advocating for a new version of the program with a specific focus. The previous initiative known as the Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot (BIG:LEAP) ran from January 2022 to March 2023. It provided $1,000 each month to around 3,200 of the city’s poorest families. Councilmembers Curren Price and Hugo Soto-Martínez joined by researchers and participants shared evidence that the program significantly reduced financial stress and improved the well-being of its recipients.
The results of a study conducted by the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the University of Pennsylvania along with USC and UCLA showed that families receiving the monthly payments experienced better housing and food security improved health care access and enhanced child development. Ashley Davis a participant from South Central L.A. said that the extra money helped her manage her autistic son’s needs and pursue a nursing career. The study also found that the program led to a decrease in domestic violence and provided greater safety for those in dangerous home situations.
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$4-5M Guaranteed Income Plan Proposed in Los Angeles to Support Domestic Violence Survivors and Foster Care Graduates – Building on Proven Results of Previous Pilot Program! (PHOTO: Basic Income Earth Network)
Councilmember Proposes New Guaranteed Basic Income Program for Domestic Violence Victims and Foster Youth
Following these positive outcomes Councilmember Price has proposed a new guaranteed basic income program targeting victims of domestic violence and young adults transitioning out of the foster care system. This proposed program would seek between $4 million and $5 million in funding. The motion which has yet to be voted on, would instruct the Community Investment for Families Department to create a plan for the new initiative. This effort shows the city’s commitment to using guaranteed income as a tool to drive meaningful change and improve the lives of its most vulnerable residents.
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