What is YOBI?
Yolo County has launched an exciting Yolo Basic Income (YOBI) program to support some of the most vulnerable families in Yolo County. This unique pilot targets at-risk families with children under the age of 6. The pilot pairs stipends with case management through the CalWORKs program. The 24-month program will provide additional cash benefits to 54 families, increasing each family’s total income to be $1 over the California Poverty Measure.
Why Yolo? Yolo County has the (2017-2019) highest poverty rate in California (20.9%). With 216,000 residents. Yolo has a very diverse mix of cities; representing urban, […]
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