Caring for the caregivers  who care for us all

The Born Well Guaranteed Income Program provides guaranteed monthly income to pregnant mothers in San Diego County - giving caregivers a foundation of financial stability and peace of mind. Together with our trusted partners we’re building a stronger, more caring community.

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About the Born Well Guaranteed Income Program

The Born Well Guaranteed Income Program (BW GIP) provides $750 every month, for 12 months, to pregnant mothers in San Diego County. This 12-month initiative provides consistent cash support that reduces financial stress, promotes maternal and infant health, and builds a network of caregiver support. This is a trust-based program — participants may use funds as they choose.

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Eligibility requirements

To qualify, applicants must be participants of the San Diego County Black Infant Health Program (BIH). Applicants must also be between 12–20 weeks pregnant, residents of San Diego County with household income between 0–300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and must be at least 18 years old.

Household Size	300% FPL	100% FPL	Eligible?
1	$45,180	$15,060	✓
2	$61,320	$20,440	✓
3	$77,460	$25,820	✓
4	$93,600	$31,200	✓
5	$109,740	$36,580	✓
6	$125,880	$41,960	✓
7	$142,020	$47,340	✓
8	$158,160	$52,720	✓

*Please refer to the chart above. For households with more than 8 people, add $5,380 for each individual person to the annual income for 100% of the FPL

About the Black Women’s Resilience Project

The Black Women’s Resilience Project is a community-led guaranteed income program that began through convenings at a local coffeeshop cooperative, Café X: By Any Beans Necessary, in 2020, a grant from the Leichtag Foundation, and partnership with the nonprofit Hope Through Housing. The coalition started to host focus groups with Black women in an affordable housing development to better understand their needs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Women were invited to openly share their needs, how they were navigating the pandemic, and what support would make the most difference for them. Overwhelmingly, income was a leading concern for women who lost jobs, felt overwhelmed and stressed about financial matters, were caretakers for children as well as older adults, and who are often underpaid or unpaid for the care they provide. We learned that women often wear multiple hats, and Black women are often least positioned to bear the economic strain this requires.

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The caregivers are the heart  of this work

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Meet Mariah

“Before joining the program I was constantly worried about making ends meet while preparing for my baby. The monthly support helped me breathe again — I could buy healthy food, pay for prenatal appointments, and still save a little each month. But more than the money, it reminded me that my community believes in me.”

— Mariah,

Paradise Hills

Stability is a gift.  Give it to the women who give everything

Your gift provides financial stability and dignity to women caregivers — mothers, daughters, sisters, and partners — caring for families, elders, and loved ones across our community.

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