Among the 74 million children living in the U.S.,12 million live in poverty. What if cities used youth stipends to provide an income floor to our most vulnerable children? A first-of-its-kind program explores the impact of giving unconditional cash to youth, starting with teens. Key takeaways from this session include: 1) Early outcomes from The $50 Study, a growing youth cash transfer program in New Orleans and Indianapolis. 2) A case for providing an income floor for teens in the U.S. as an enduring policy. 3) Opportunities to grow and replicate a similar program within other U.S. cities.
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Jonathan Johnson
Rooted School Foundation