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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 458755" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p><span style="color: #008080"><span style="font-size: 10px">Waaaay back when I received food stamps and housing money, it was my two girls and me and all we received for food was $450 a month. And we weren't allowed to use them to buy soda or chips or most junk foods. We could buy crackers, cereals, meats, juices (only 100% juice, but no convenience juice boxes); we could buy fruits and veggies and some packaged food like instant rice and potatos (ew), etc. Although 7-11 accepted them, I never wasted them there. I did once pay a woman who babysat for me with them so I could get to the SS office without bringing the children and, of course, the caseworker said if I can get someone to babysit the kids for that appointment I should be able to get a babysitter for me to get a job. Ugh. I didn't tell her I was using FS to pay said babysitter. To supplement my (lack of) income, my mom sent me money every month. I stupidly told the caseworker this, thinking she'd increase my monthly stipend to make ends meet, but alas, the following month, that exact amount was deducted from my monthly income! I had to go back and tell them my mom couldn't afford it anymore so I could get what I was getting. Seems the guidelines were perhaps a bit more strict years ago - before the Clinton overhaul and before all the changes that came later that were supposed to save the states money! Not!</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #008080"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #008080"><span style="font-size: 10px">I strongly believe in the welfare system, however, I feel there is much too much abuse and fraud out there. And, I'll go down on record as also saying I believe in mandated birth control while one is collecting. If you can't afford it, you shouldn't be having any more children, dearie. And, while I'm at it, I'll also state that I feel that each recipient should have to take a physical with-blood work to check for drug use. Randomly. And there should be mandated training and job placement still available. When I was on the dole, I called to find out about the JOBS program in NY at the time and the woman told me to call back when difficult child was 3!!! She was 18 months!! I told the woman that I had no interest in being on welfare for any longer than necessary and to please put in touch with someone who would get me into a program ASAP. Yeesh! Women who are not on welfare go back to work in 6-8 weeks, why can't a person on welfare? In fact, all those moms/dads collecting welfare should be part of the programs that watch other people's kids while the others go back to school/work. I see nothing wrong with providing opportunities for work while collecting. It's supposed to be a stepping stone, not a lifestyle. Sorry if I've bent anyone's feelers, but having been there and seen first hand the appalling abuse and fraud, I have strong opinions on this topic. I even wrote letters to the Reagan and Clinton. No response other than a form letter thanking me, which was as expected. </span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 458755, member: 2211"] [COLOR=#008080][SIZE=2]Waaaay back when I received food stamps and housing money, it was my two girls and me and all we received for food was $450 a month. And we weren't allowed to use them to buy soda or chips or most junk foods. We could buy crackers, cereals, meats, juices (only 100% juice, but no convenience juice boxes); we could buy fruits and veggies and some packaged food like instant rice and potatos (ew), etc. Although 7-11 accepted them, I never wasted them there. I did once pay a woman who babysat for me with them so I could get to the SS office without bringing the children and, of course, the caseworker said if I can get someone to babysit the kids for that appointment I should be able to get a babysitter for me to get a job. Ugh. I didn't tell her I was using FS to pay said babysitter. To supplement my (lack of) income, my mom sent me money every month. I stupidly told the caseworker this, thinking she'd increase my monthly stipend to make ends meet, but alas, the following month, that exact amount was deducted from my monthly income! I had to go back and tell them my mom couldn't afford it anymore so I could get what I was getting. Seems the guidelines were perhaps a bit more strict years ago - before the Clinton overhaul and before all the changes that came later that were supposed to save the states money! Not! I strongly believe in the welfare system, however, I feel there is much too much abuse and fraud out there. And, I'll go down on record as also saying I believe in mandated birth control while one is collecting. If you can't afford it, you shouldn't be having any more children, dearie. And, while I'm at it, I'll also state that I feel that each recipient should have to take a physical with-blood work to check for drug use. Randomly. And there should be mandated training and job placement still available. When I was on the dole, I called to find out about the JOBS program in NY at the time and the woman told me to call back when difficult child was 3!!! She was 18 months!! I told the woman that I had no interest in being on welfare for any longer than necessary and to please put in touch with someone who would get me into a program ASAP. Yeesh! Women who are not on welfare go back to work in 6-8 weeks, why can't a person on welfare? In fact, all those moms/dads collecting welfare should be part of the programs that watch other people's kids while the others go back to school/work. I see nothing wrong with providing opportunities for work while collecting. It's supposed to be a stepping stone, not a lifestyle. Sorry if I've bent anyone's feelers, but having been there and seen first hand the appalling abuse and fraud, I have strong opinions on this topic. I even wrote letters to the Reagan and Clinton. No response other than a form letter thanking me, which was as expected. [/SIZE][/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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