$725 Financial Assistance Approved for Low-Income Communities – Sacramento’s Bold Initiative!

Sacramento County Implements No-Strings-Attached Payment Program

Sacramento County has joined a growing trend across the United States by approving a no strings attached payment program for its lowest income residents. The program approved by the Sacramento Board of Supervisors and will provide $725 per month to low income Black and Native American families. Funded through a partnership with United Way and this initiative aims to address poverty and housing insecurity in the county.

The initiative is a component of a broader campaign to eradicate child poverty, with the county director highlighting the unequal effect on Black and Native American youth. County data indicates that Black children face a four-fold higher likelihood, while Native American children face double the likelihood, of state intervention compared to white children. Through the promotion of self-reliance and stability within families, authorities aim to diminish engagement with the juvenile justice system.

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$725 Financial Assistance Approved for Low-Income Communities – Sacramento’s Bold Initiative!(PHOTO: getty images)

Similar initiatives in other cities and states have shown promising results, with participants primarily using the funds for basic needs like food and housing. In Sacramento, community members highlighted the need for support in areas such as food, transportation, and affordable childcare. The basic-income pilot program is scheduled to begin distributing payments in July 2024, providing assistance for 12 months to eligible families.

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