The vast majority of child welfare cases in this country are for neglect, explains Webb, a concept that is often deeply connected to poverty. Things like not having stable housing or lacking adequate child care can all fall under neglect...
The focus of the pilot program is to test whether guaranteed income can help disrupt some of the factors leading to removal. One group is receiving $500 a month for three years. And a separate group will be paid a stipend to compensate them for their time in the study.
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