SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — In Santa Clara County, many young adults transitioning out of foster care will now receive financial assistance and mentoring through the county’s “Universal Basic Income” program.
The pilot program will offer a $1,000 stipend every month to 24-year-olds who will no longer be eligible for foster care assistance.
The program was approved last month by Santa Clara Board of Supervisors allotting $900,000 in funding through the county’s general fund, assisting 72 former foster youth.“Youth that are 21 through about 24 maybe 25 coming out of foster families who are now transitioning to the wide world out […]
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