Free money for parents? pomona study tests $500 monthly boost
NCT ID NCT06505811
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study gives 250 parents in Pomona, California $500 each month for 18 months to see if it helps their finances, reduces stress, and improves their young children's development. A comparison group of 350 parents gets only $20 monthly. Researchers will track financial security, child milestones, and family health.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Guaranteed income ($500/month)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that guaranteed income programs help reduce poverty and improve child development and family health.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study in one city, so results may not apply elsewhere. It measures many outcomes, so some findings may be due to chance.
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University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States