Philadelphia to pay pregnant women $1000 per month
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health recently announced that it plans to launch a program called Philly Joy Bank, which aims to provide pregnant residents with monthly cash payments of $1,000. The program's goal is to improve birth outcomes, particularly for those living in areas with the highest rates of infant mortality and very low birth weight. The program is part of the Philadelphia Community Action Network, a group focused on reducing racial disparities in infant mortality. The program has received funding from the William Penn Foundation and Spring Point Partners and will provide payments to 250 pregnant residents living in the Cobbs Creek, Strawberry Mansion, and Nicetown-Tioga neighborhoods. Eligibility requirements include living in one of the designated neighborhoods and having a household income of less than $100,000 per year. The program is set to launch early next year, with the goal of reaching a fundraising goal of $6 million. The program has already secured...