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State pilots expand guaranteed-income research; department releases procurement for senior pilot
Summary
CDSS told the Budget Subcommittee that California’s guaranteed‑income pilots — serving pregnant people and former foster youth — are underway and that the department released a request for applications this morning for senior pilot partners.
The California Department of Social Services told the Assembly Budget Subcommittee that the state’s guaranteed‑income pilots are entering an expansion phase and that the department released a request for applications for new grant partners to operate a senior guaranteed‑income pilot.
CDSS said the original statewide pilots — launched with 2021–22 budget funding — provide unconditional, recurring cash payments to pregnant people and former foster youth. The department reported nearly 2,000 participants across seven funded pilot sites that provide $600 to $1,200 per month for 12–18 months; CDSS expects a final evaluation report by fall 2027. The governor’s 2024–25 budget added $5 million to prioritize older adults in the guaranteed-income…
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