Cash For All: Reimagining the Social Safety Net

Mar 10, 2025

4:00pm – 5:00pm CT

How can cash in hand transform the lives of low-income Americans? This panel dives deep into the data, exploring the tangible and intangible impacts of cash assistance and how these insights can revolutionize our approach to vital social safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP—especially at a time when these programs face critical challenges. We'll examine how guaranteed income creates a ripple effect, touching everything from socioeconomic stability and family choices to employment prospects.

But guaranteed income is just one piece of the puzzle. Join us as we bring together leading researchers, community partners on the front lines, and seasoned practitioners to unpack the latest research and discuss its profound implications for the future of social policy. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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Elizabeth Rhodes

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