A group of young people in Silicon Valley could get $1,000 per month from the county government in a trial of basic income

Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo Santa Clara County, home to Silicon Valley, is considering a basic-income pilot that would give $1,000 per month to young adults transitioning out of foster care. High housing costs and a lack of affordable housing have made these adults vulnerable to homelessness. Like the basic-income trial in Stockton, California, the pilot would test whether guaranteeing free money to citizens improves their quality of life. Visit Businessinsider.com for more stories. Silicon Val...