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Guaranteed Income


LADPSS

Following a board motion authored by Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) launched the TAYportunity Guaranteed Income (GI) Program. From July 2022 through June 2025, the program provided a $1,000 monthly payment to 300 randomly selected Transition Aged Youth (TAY) between the ages of 18 to 24.

Educate California was selected by the Department of Public Social Services to provide benefits counseling, monthly workshops, quarterly check-ins, referrals to employment training programs, internships, apprenticeships and more for participants that registered for the coaching services. We also provided LifePrep Academy college, career, entrepreneurship and financial literacy trainings to ensure all participants used their funds wisely, gained access to needed resources and developed a plan for a successful future.

Of the 110 young adults who voluntarily registered for ongoing coaching, 37 successfully completed the entire program and achieved key educational and workforce milestones, while many others participated intermittently by attending workshops, accessing resources, completing coaching sessions, or receiving referrals as they navigated significant life challenges.

Participants earned diplomas, enrolled in community college, obtained industry certificates, secured employment, and developed personalized plans for their futures.