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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services introduced the pilot program, which will provide a three-year guaranteed income for about 300 people ages 18 to 24, the agency said.
Recipients will be randomly selected to receive the monthly payments, according to a news release from L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis.
Those eligible must currently be enrolled in the General Relief Opportunities for Work, or GROW program, which provides employment and training services for young adults who face employment and educational barriers and often come from vulnerable backgrounds, including being unhoused or unsheltered.
"These young people had to develop personal strength and resilience to overcome so many challenges in their lives,” Solis said. “Much like all of us, they just need an opportunity to put their talents and abilities to work. Offering guaranteed income could very well be the key to unlocking their full potential.”
The program launched Aug. 31, according to a spokesperson from Solis' office.
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