The California State Senate has approved a measure that will provide universal basic income for youth coming out of the foster care system. Huge thanks to San Francisco District Attorney @chesaboudin!https://www.davisvanguard.org/2021/06/sf-da-applauds-ca-senate-ok-of-youth-basic-income-plan-champions-other-youth-programs/ …
As a former foster child in CA I can’t stress how important this bill will be to so many foster youth who are too often kicked out of their foster home on their 18th birthday with little help or guidance. Added benefit of saving money on future mental health care & reducing crime