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Cash Transfer

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Smart policy for maximum impact

Cash transfer programs are increasingly an essential part of the social safety net.

SBG Strategies analyzes local, state and federal policies for the effective scalability of cash transfer programs.

Relevant Experience

Direct Cash Transfer Policy Toolkit
Maximizing Impact of Direct Cash Transfers to Young People: Navigating interactions with tax obligations, public benefits, and other financial assistance

Link to Toolkit List Item 1
MN Cash Transfer Legislation
House File 2008/Senate File 1903. Co-authored legislation. Signed into law in May 2023 and appropriated $5.4 million for a statewide pilot program.

Link to HF 2008 List Item 2
MN Legislative Testimony
Testimony Minnesota Families and Children Committee (minute 57). Links to MN Human Service Policy Committee Testimony and MN Senate Testimony also available.

Link to Testimony List Item 3
Bois Forte Band Tribal Council
Presentation to the Bois Forte Band of the Chippewa Tribe in Minnesota on the Youth Homeless Stipend Pilot Program.

Link to Presentation List Item 4
New York State Legislation
Co-authored Senate Bill S5759B/ Assembly Bill A6709B. Signed into law in December 2022 providing benefits protection for all New Yorkers participating in cash transfer pilot programs.

Link to legislation
California Trust Youth Waiver
Authored successful request for California Department of Social Services Trust Youth Initiative pilot waiver.

Link to Waiver

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