AL Political Reporter: “Beginning Jan. 31, Birmingham single mothers can apply for guaranteed income provided by an initiative implemented by Mayor Randall Woodfin.
Embrace Mothers is a city of Birmingham research pilot in partnership with Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, a network of mayors advocating to give Americans an income floor. Through the program, 110 Birmingham residents will receive $375 a month for a 12-month period via a random drawing by a third party and with no strings attached.
The application window will be open for one week only, closing on Monday, Feb. 7.
Last year, Woodfin took the pledge to join MGI’s effort and received a $500,000 grant to execute the pilot. Eligible candidates are female-identifying heads of families caring for at least one child under the age of 18.”