She received a $12,000 basic income. Three years later, she's a mom of six and moving to a bigger apartment.

An Austin mom received $1,000/month for a year and used it to cover bills, secure stable housing, and keep her kids from having to work.
The cash helped her get job certifications, become an assistant property manager, finish doula training, and go back to school — boosting her confidence and future prospects.
The program ended after a year due to funding, and she still worries about emergency expenses, underscoring limits of short-term basic-income pilots.