Chronic stress caused by poverty leaves lifelong health effects on children even before they enter school. It has been shown on a local level that increasing the income for the poorest citizens creates financial inclusion, returns the money to the economy, and provides for secure and humane livelihoods. This enables families to focus on supporting each other and raising children without the chronic trauma of poverty. A universal basic income is a long-term investment in the health and economic well-being of our country.
We call on the President to initiate legislation for a universal basic income in the USA.
http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2015/03/opinion/ctl-child-poverty/
http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/01/opinion/sutter-basic-income/index.html
http://www.centerforyouthwellness.org/