New Guaranteed Income Program Supports High Risk Mothers and Babies 

The County of San Diego is partnering with the San Diego Foundation on a new initiative called Born Well, aimed at improving birth outcomes for mothers and newborns in high-risk communities. As part of this collaboration, a guaranteed income pilot program will provide $750 monthly payments to 25 expectant mothers for one year, allowing them to address their most immediate needs. This initiative responds to significant disparities in San Diego County, where babies in highest risk groups can be six times more likely to die before their first birthday and 60 percent more likely to be born prematurely than those in the lowest risk group.