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The pilot program Sacramento Family First (FFESP) of guaranteed income for parents/legal guardians caring for children aged 0-5 years, in certain zip codes in Sacramento County is set to begin in June, to provide direct assistance to low-income families who are below 200% of the federal poverty level.
The proposal of the FFESP program will benefit 200 randomly selected families and includes monthly payments of $725 for a full year, with the aim of alleviating the burden of essential expenses such as food, rent and childcare. The first payment is scheduled for June 15, 2025, while the last will be issued on July 15, 2026, according to the official schedule published on the program's website.
In the midst of the economic challenges that still persist after the pandemic, the FFESP is part of a growing trend in the United States to offer direct economic as a tool to reduce inequality, a strategy that gained momentum with stimulus checks during the Covid-19 health emergency. California is taking a step forward with an initiative that seeks to provide stability to those who need it most
with a focus on child welfare
More than just a monetary transfer, this new program focuses on the well-being of families, with special attention to children. The intention is that the resources can be freely used by the beneficiaries to meet the most urgent needs of their daily lives.
Since the pandemic, multiple states have begun exploring similar guaranteed income schemes. Sacramento is now ing this movement with a concrete and measurable proposal that could become a model for future public policy across the country.
As inflation continues to affect the pockets of millions, initiatives such as the FFESP represent a ray of hope for hundreds of families seeking to get ahead in an uncertain economic environment.