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3/1/2021

California Considers Universal Basic Income for Former Foster Youth

Sara Tiano

Sen. Dave Cortese announcing the Santa Clara County foster youth UBI program. Photo courtesy of the office of Dave Cortese
Former foster youth in California would receive $1,000 a month for their basic needs, under a new piece of legislation now being considered by state lawmakers grappling with widespread economic devastation during the pandemic.

11/7/2020

Dave Cortese Wins California State Senate Race to Replace Key Child Welfare Legislator

Sara Tiano

Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese is the new state Senator for Silicon Valley’s Senate District 15. Photo: Santa Clara County
Dave Cortese has won the close race to succeed longtime child welfare advocate Jim Beall in the California Legislature.

5/15/2020

California County Tests Universal Basic Income to Support Youth After Foster Care

Jeremy Loudenback

In the midst of a brutal pandemic and tanking economy, one California county is taking a lead from former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang in an effort to help former foster youth: universal basic income, no-strings-attached payments to help keep their lives stable in turbulent times.

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