The Imprint News: California Considers Universal Basic Income for Former Foster Youth
Former foster youth in California would receive $1,000 a month for their basic needs, under a new piece of legislation now being considered by state lawmakers grappling with widespread economic devastation during the pandemic.
Under Senate Bill 739 – introduced Feb. 19 by state Sen. David Cortese (D) – young people aging out of the state’s extended foster care program at age 21 would be eligible to receive a universal basic income payment, or UBI, for three years.