Establishing Emergency Cash Assistance Programs
A guide by New America to help cities and states set up cash assistance programs for their residents, based on the Alia Cares platform that the National Domestic Workers Alliance built to run their Coronavirus Cares Fund that provides emergency assistance for home care workers to support them in staying safe and at home to…
The document is a guide for cities, states, and organizations on how to establish emergency cash assistance programs, particularly in response to gaps in the U.S. safety net revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
It offers practical advice on funding, partnerships, privacy, eligibility, technology, and program management, emphasizing the importance of rapid, dignified cash distribution and community-based approaches for effective support to vulnerable populations.
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