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Boulder County extends direct cash assistance program
- Boulder County votes to extend its direct cash assistance program for 15 months starting January, doubling monthly support for current families.
- Funding for the extension comes from interest earned on the county's American Rescue Plan Act funds.
- The program targets families with at least one child under four, earning no more than 30% of the area median income.
- The original two-year pilot began in July 2024, with more than 541 families receiving $300 monthly.
- Current participants are projected to receive $600 monthly during the extension to reflect rising living costs.
- Officials expect about 250 families to continue qualifying, with funding to support up to 410 families overall.
- The program includes optional financial counseling for participants.
- The extension follows promising results from the initial group, with fewer families worrying about monthly bills.
- The county previously ran a similar program, Elevate Boulder, which paid $500 monthly to 200 households over two years.
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