Fri, April 26, 2024 at 16:38

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  Kang-hoon

  • Hello Annie.

  • Today, I have news about a guaranteed income program in Pomona, California, called 'Flourishing Families'.

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• Annie

  • Oh, I've heard about guaranteed income programs before.😊 What's special about this one?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • This program has been in the planning stages for three years and is finally set to kick off in a few months.

  • It's an 18-month project with a budget of $2.25 million, aimed at supporting young parents facing financial struggles.

• Annie

  • Wow, that sounds like a big project!

  • Who are they targeting?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • The program is looking for parents between the ages of 18 and 25 with children below five years old.

  • Initially, they will select a total of 600 families.

  • 350 of these families will be assigned to the control group and the remaining 250 will be designated to the test group.

• Annie

  • Interesting!

  • So, what's the difference between the control group and the test group?🤔

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Families in the test group will receive $500 per month for a year and a half.

  • Those in the control group will receive stipends provided that they complete certain tasks designed to improve their overall well-being.

• Annie

  • Oh, I see.

  • So, it's not just about giving money but also about improving their situation.👍 But how will they measure the effectiveness of this program?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • The organization has partnered with UCLA to process data and analyze the program's effectiveness.

  • Participants will be interviewed twelve months into the program and once more after the program ends.

• Annie

  • That sounds like a comprehensive approach!

  • And where is the funding for this program coming from?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • The program will be funded by the $4.5 million coronavirus aid awarded to the city in 2021.

• Annie

  • I see.

  • So when will this program start?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Those interested will have to wait until May when the program rolls out its marketing and outreach efforts for enrollment.

  • Flourishing Families is expected to start dishing out funds in July of this year.

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• Annie

  • That's soon!

  • So, do you think this news is good or bad?

  • How will it affect the market?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • I believe this is good news.

  • It shows that there are efforts being made to support struggling families, especially young parents.

  • This could lead to a healthier economy in the long run as it could potentially reduce poverty and increase spending power.

  • Upon comprehensive consideration, this news is perceived as a 😍Bullish.