Stimulus update: Direct $500 payment to be sent to more than 300 families in five days

Families participating in a Guaranteed income California Program will receive their next $500 payment within five days.

Sonoma County In its Pathway to Income Equity program 305 families were selected to receive $500 per month for two-years. The next payment is scheduled to be March 15. Officials will examine the impact of the extra income on poverty reduction and economic mobility for families with young kids. According to The Sonoma County Administrator’s Office.

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“These payments will help families with young children who are often struggling under the double burden of the high costs of housing and child care — typically the two highest household expenses,” Chris Coursey, Chairman of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. “The information we gain from this pilot program will help shape future efforts to improve the health and welfare of our community.”

Angie Dillon-Shore is the director of First 5 Sonoma County. Washington Examiner These payments would go to reci.