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<blockquote data-quote="GoingNorth" data-source="post: 672725" data-attributes="member: 1963"><p>Quick correction: it's not an "Obama Phone". The plan was developed and pushed by George W Bush, and funded initially by Congress during Bush's 2nd term.</p><p></p><p>If they draw food stamps, yes,they are eligible for the plan. Not only can they buy extra minutes very cheaply, they can also purchase rebuilt upgraded phones at a reasonable price.</p><p></p><p>Another route to go is to get him a Cricket or Kajeet or similar phone...locked down so that they can only call you, her father, and whatever other numbers you and the girlfriend's father agree upon.</p><p></p><p>That way, the safety issue is taken care of, as they can reach immediate family for help, all cellphones are required by law to be able to reach 911 even without service, and they can still receive inbound calls.</p><p></p><p>If he needs to be able to reach another number, say potential employers (you verify this), it's a matter of a few seconds to add those numbers to his OK list.</p><p></p><p>My bet is that he'll tell you to stick that phone where the sun don't shine.</p><p></p><p>Actually, if he registers with job services, or is using a shelter, they will have some sort of arrangement where he can use a phone to contact potential employers, or at least vo-rehab/job services will.</p><p></p><p>ANYTHING you can do to avoid providing him with the means to contact his "suppliers", etc., while still providing him the means to contact you,</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GoingNorth, post: 672725, member: 1963"] Quick correction: it's not an "Obama Phone". The plan was developed and pushed by George W Bush, and funded initially by Congress during Bush's 2nd term. If they draw food stamps, yes,they are eligible for the plan. Not only can they buy extra minutes very cheaply, they can also purchase rebuilt upgraded phones at a reasonable price. Another route to go is to get him a Cricket or Kajeet or similar phone...locked down so that they can only call you, her father, and whatever other numbers you and the girlfriend's father agree upon. That way, the safety issue is taken care of, as they can reach immediate family for help, all cellphones are required by law to be able to reach 911 even without service, and they can still receive inbound calls. If he needs to be able to reach another number, say potential employers (you verify this), it's a matter of a few seconds to add those numbers to his OK list. My bet is that he'll tell you to stick that phone where the sun don't shine. Actually, if he registers with job services, or is using a shelter, they will have some sort of arrangement where he can use a phone to contact potential employers, or at least vo-rehab/job services will. ANYTHING you can do to avoid providing him with the means to contact his "suppliers", etc., while still providing him the means to contact you, [/QUOTE]
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