LA County looking at guaranteed income pilot program for 150 from age 18 to 24 – Press Telegram

LA County looking at guaranteed income pilot program for 150 from age 18 to 24 – Press Telegram

Los Angeles — The Los Angeles County Supervisory Board will vote on Tuesday for a three-year pilot program, offering $ 1,204 per month to 150 county residents aged 18-24.

The money is currently paid to young people who are receiving general relief benefits and are participating in the TAYportunity program of the Department of Public Social Welfare.

Voting takes place more than two months after the supervisor has voted to approve the proposed pilot guaranteed income program and instructed staff to report on its implementation.“There is a blueprint for initiating a guaranteed basic income program among sample populations that have historically […]

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