Today, Representative Robert Garcia, along with co-lead Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, introduced the “Guaranteed Income for Foster Youth Act” . The new legislation proposes the establishment of a federal program that will ensure a monthly stipend of $1,000 to young adults exiting the foster care system, for a span of five years. The move has been backed by organizations such as Mayors and Counties for a Guaranteed Income and Liberation in a Generation. Addressing the Plight of Foster Youth
Garcia, during his term as the Mayor of Long Beach, was a strong advocate for Guaranteed Income and has seen first-hand […]
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