The CARE courts are coming soon to several California counties. Many families hope it will provide help for their loved ones who struggle with mental illness. County officials are trying to manage expectations.
Four years ago, Stockton conducted a nationally-watched experiment, giving 125 households $500 a month with no strings attached. Today, dozens of programs throughout California are testing the idea of a guaranteed income. It's the largest modern U.S. experiment in unrestricted cash payments: More than 12,000 Californians expected to receive more than $180 million in public and private funds.
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