Host Michelle Marques talks with Angie Dillon Shore, Executive Director at First 5 Sonoma County. Angie talks about efforts at First 5 to uplift and support BIPOC families, who were impacted much more profoundly by the pandemic, and whose children are more likely to be at a disadvantage as they start kindergarten. In 2020, First 5 decided to actively focus on BIPOC children and their families, and have created a draft of actionable programs.
One program that is about to accept applications (beginning September 1st) is a Guaranteed Basic Income pilot program. It is funded by money from the American Rescue Plan Act as well as other resources, and will supply a monthly payment to 305 families for two years. Similar programs in other parts of the country have made an impact on families, allowing them to have more financial security which in turn alleviates stress of finding money to pay for basic items like food, auto repairs, and rent. There will be more information about the program at first5sonomacounty.org
Learn more about Community Action Partnership Sonoma County at capsonoma.org
