Each year, more than 1,400 babies are born into New York City's shelter system, where infants face higher risks of respiratory illnesses, asthma and hospitalization.
This is an important step towards reducing the economic stressors that threaten maternal health and empowering low-income mothers to secure pathways to stability and security.
About 90% of participants in previous cohorts reported improved mental health after receiving their first payment.
It is the first time in city history that municipal funds have been utilized for a guaranteed income program.
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