Baseline Findings from the California Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Evaluation

This brief summarizes findings from the state of California’s Guaranteed Income Pilot Program’s baseline survey of participants. The program provides monthly guaranteed income through seven pilot sites focused either on foster youth aging out of care or low-income pregnant women in the state. The survey was administered to all eligible applicants at enrollment and captures key information on their financial well-being, physical and mental health, and expectations for how a monthly cash assistance program might impact their lives.