The Protective Power of Cash

This report was created by the NYC Family Policy Project.

In this report, the NYC Family Policy Project (FPP) dived into learning about cash assistance and guaranteed income (GI) to explore how New York City and State cash support policies can respond to the demands of parents and young people impacted by the child welfare system.

This report shares findings from guaranteed income pilots and child welfare research that document the effects of sufficient, reliable, respectful and responsive cash on family well-being and integrity. It also outlines how New York’s current cash system can make urgent policy adjustments to realize these benefits.