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

FThe amilies who were chosen to receive the money California’s guaranteed income Program will be paid their $500 next payment within eight days.

Sonoma County In its Pathway to Income Equity program, 305 families were selected to receive $500 each month for two-years. Officials will investigate the effects of additional income in reducing poverty and encouraging economic mobility for young families. 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) said this. “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 will reach recipients every Wednesday, and the last payment will be made in December 2024.

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