Due to inflationary pressures and rising cost of living, financial relief may come to many Americans in some states this summer. The most awaited stimulus checks are said to arrive this summer, will provide about $700 monthly payments for a year to families as per the program that has been launched in this state. State governments are making moves and taking action to support all of the citizens who struggle to stay financially afloat. This particular $725 check will be received by eligible people as per the Sacramento Family First program, which will start mid-June.
More about the program issuing $725 stimulus checks on June 15
For citizens in Sacramento County, a guaranteed income program also called the Family First Economic Support Program (FFESP) will see a payment of about $725 rolling out to all eligible families from June 15, 2025, until July 2026. Families will, as such, receive a monthly payment of about $700 for a full year. The intention behind this program is to reduce the financial burden felt by families in Sacramento County. The program will help to alleviate certain financial burdens and assist families with food, rent, and childcare expenses.
To reduce poverty and support child welfare, this program offers direct access to cash for many eligible citizens. It is important to understand the eligibility criteria to receive these stimulus checks in this state.
Other summer programs are following suit
This Sacramento program is aimed at families in the states of Colorado, California, and New York. For citizens in these states, this is not the only form of financial relief that will be reaching them.
California
Citizens in California will also receive a round of payments worth $725 if they are deemed eligible. To be eligible for this payment, citizens in California must have:
- Filed a California tax return
- Met specified income levels
- Not received prior Golden State Stimulus Payments
This is yet another initiative aimed at assisting citizens financially in this state.
New York
It is in New York that Governor Kathy Hochul has decided to issue the first inflation refund to over eight million citizens. Checks went out early April, but will continue to be distributed throughout summer. This inflation refund offers:
- $300 for single filers earning up to $150,000
- $500 for joint filers earning up to $300,000
New York is also taking various state-level initiatives to ensure that citizens are always staying financially sound.
Colorado
In Colorado, refunds will go out under the state’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), which allows qualifying residents who have filed their 2023 tax return to receive:
- $800 for single filers
- $1,600 for married couples
Now that we noted the other state-offered financial assistance programs, we need to consider the eligibility criteria for the Family First Economic Support Program (FFESP)
Eligibility criteria for the Family First Economic Support Program (FFESP)
There are strict rules in place in terms of determining which citizens are eligible for the FFESP. These are the particular requirements:
- Citizens must fall below 200% of the federal poverty level.
- Citizens need to be parents or legal guardians of children aged 0 to 5.
- Citizens are expected to live in designated zip codes within Sacramento County.
Despite the stricter eligibility requirements, about 200 families will benefit from the Family First Economic Support Program (FFESP) in Sacramento County.
The need for income programs in the different states
Due to inflationary pressure and the hardships faced by citizens, programs such as Sacramento’s FFESP are created to provide relief to citizens (no strings attached). This Sacramento Family First Program could serve as an inspiration for other states intending to make a difference in their citizens’ lives. Programs such as these are meant to assist citizens in their fight against poverty. It is, however, also the reason why citizens believe the rumor that $2,000 checks will go out to everyone this June.
