A new pilot program in Prince George’s County, Maryland, will give a financial boost to some families.
“This program is really about supporting people and their personal dignity,” said Tonia Wellons, president and CEO of the Greater Washington Community Foundation.
Wellons said that the launch of the “Thrive Prince George’s” guaranteed-income pilot program is about helping bridge a gap in income for families.
“If you are barely making ends meet, it is absolutely impossible to make good decisions,” Wellons said.
The public-private partnership will provide monthly payments of $800 to 50 young adults ages 18 to 24 who are aging out of foster care, as well as to more than 125 seniors ages 60 and up.
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