what happened to my grandson's food stamps

[destinconcierge]

Our family has never taken state support, however, my daughter is a single mom, working and striving to get her son's father the pay the child support he owes. She has been a year without support, going through the ever so slow court system. She was eligble for $213 in food stamps until last month. Now she gets $30 a month. That is nothing! We do not want to rely on state support, but until the father lives up to his obligations, what is she to do?

I have tried to find something on the internet about this but have not found anything. Can anyone tell me why the state of Florida cannot feed the kids!

[sowalgayboi]

That really is a bad situation.

I would strongly encourage you to contact some local charities such as Caring and Sharing or Catholic Charities. If anybody has any other ideas please post them.

Unfortunately with the state budget cuts it probably won't get better.

[Geo]

Our family has never taken state support, however, my daughter is a single mom, working and striving to get her son's father the pay the child support he owes. She has been a year without support, going through the ever so slow court system. She was eligble for $213 in food stamps until last month. Now she gets $30 a month. That is nothing! We do not want to rely on state support, but until the father lives up to his obligations, what is she to do?

I have tried to find something on the internet about this but have not found anything. Can anyone tell me why the state of Florida cannot feed the kids!

Hi. I sympathize with your daughter's situation and am in no way giving the deadbeat dad a free pass...

All that said- I think the first thing your daughter should do is realize that support from the father is not the only means to her end. She will be empowered by this...

What if this guy was dead? What if she got pregnant under odd circumstances where there was no way to get in touch with the father. Would her life be over because there was no father to "live up to obligations"?

I gather I will be vilified for this reply but I'll take the heat because I think you need this tough love. Pls do not confuse me as someone who does not care. If I did not care I would ignore this and go to sleep...

Think outside the box.

When I was single I dated a self made single mother. Great gal with no college education or help from her daughter's father.

She needed to stay home and raise her baby. SO she went to the local YMCA, got certified in infant CPR, took out a free ad in the newspaper offering affordable daycare to other moms. In no time she was making more money than she knew what to do with. Last time we spoke she had 3 girls working for her running her business. She was looking for a hobby...

One example...

I KNOW your daughter doesn't have to count on the state or baby's daddy...

It IS that easy...

There were many before her in tougher situations and there will be many more after...

2 cents. Boy, I am nervous about what comes back but lemme have it...

G

[sowalgayboi]

Geo,

This sounds to me like someone who made a comittement and then welched on it, thus leaving a single mother in a bad situation probably overnight.

As for the father being deceased the child would be eligible for Social Security benefits until 18.

[aleonard]

Our family has never taken state support, however, my daughter is a single mom, working and striving to get her son's father the pay the child support he owes. She has been a year without support, going through the ever so slow court system. She was eligble for $213 in food stamps until last month. Now she gets $30 a month. That is nothing! We do not want to rely on state support, but until the father lives up to his obligations, what is she to do?

I have tried to find something on the internet about this but have not found anything. Can anyone tell me why the state of Florida cannot feed the kids!

What does her caseworker say is the cause of the decrease?

[sunspotbaby]

I don't know how old this child is, but $30.00 will buy a can of formula that will last a week, or a pack of diapers... That's about it!
What does she do for childcare while she works?
This is why I quit a good job, because I couldn't afford the childcare costs. It's so hard to find here and quite expensive if you do find it. I didn't apply for any
state supported programs, because honestly dealing with the Dept. of Families & children is a nightmare, plus my husband probably makes "too much."
Making ends meet is still very hard though.

[Johnrudy]

Geowicky,
Excellent post. It's something for everyone to consider at some point in our lives. Not an actual quick solution at this moment for this young single mother, but still helpful. It can be done.

.

[Geo]

Geo,

This sounds to me like someone who made a comittement and then welched on it, thus leaving a single mother in a bad situation probably overnight.

As for the father being deceased the child would be eligible for Social Security benefits until 18.

SWGB,

Agreed on both of the items...

But my point doesn't change. The sooner the young mother (and the poster) stop looking for and expecting help elsewhere the sooner they can both start to work toward a better solution...

My mom worked for $9/hr. at a Whitehall Jewelers in 2004. One day she took a leap of faith and quit. She started a house cleaning business for the wealthy in St. Louis and makes 3 to 4 times that net...

No college education. Just a great attitude and hard work...

[ShallowsFuzz]

Our family has never taken state support, however, my daughter is a single mom, working and striving to get her son's father the pay the child support he owes. She has been a year without support, going through the ever so slow court system. She was eligble for $213 in food stamps until last month. Now she gets $30 a month. That is nothing! We do not want to rely on state support, but until the father lives up to his obligations, what is she to do?

I have tried to find something on the internet about this but have not found anything. Can anyone tell me why the state of Florida cannot feed the kids!

My question is, does the father work and what kind of income is he bringing in?

[scooterbug44]

I thought the justification for passing the recent farm subsidies bill was that it included items like food stamps that are unfortunately needed even more in the current economy. :idontno:

BTW, I'm all about the "bootstraps" ideology, but there are also times when a major change in your circumstances means you need a temporary helping hand. My aunt went on welfare after being divorced and was a single mother who couldn't get $ from her ex (don't think she ever got it all BTW). The short time period after her divorce is the only time in her life she has gotten any type of government assistance - that's why we have programs like that.

Being rude about how someone should have thought about $ before they got pregnant, shouldn't have to depend on a man, or saying they could just go get a job is not helpful - especially since the original post mentions that she is working.

[Geo]

I thought the justification for passing the recent farm subsidies bill was that it included items like food stamps that are unfortunately needed even more in the current economy. :idontno:

BTW, I'm all about the "bootstraps" ideology, but there are also times when a major change in your circumstances means you need a temporary helping hand. My aunt went on welfare after being divorced and was a single mother who couldn't get $ from her ex (don't think she ever got it all BTW). The short time period after her divorce is the only time in her life she has gotten any type of government assistance - that's why we have programs like that.

Being rude about how someone should have thought about $ before they got pregnant, shouldn't have to depend on a man, or saying they could just go get a job is not helpful - especially since the original post mentions that she is working.


Scooter, (and Goodwitch too because you thanked her post):
I assume the above was for me...

Pls tell me when or how I was rude... Pls tell me when I said someone should have thought about $ before they got pregnant or that they should go get a job...

You have the wrong guy...

My own grandmother received public aid. I cast no judgement and don't need a refresher on how there is nothing wrong with someone on hard times needing a temporary shot in the arm...

The original poster said- "Until the father lives up to his obligations, what is she to do"? And except for my attempts at changing our paradigm (and you calling me rude)-
the thread seems to be digging into the system and how/why the amt of foodstamps the young mother can get has dropped, what bill was passed, yada yada...

My thought is that the poster and the young mother can spend precious time trying to understand why foodstamp allowance was cut. We could all spin wheels thinking about how to get the deadbeat dad to pay her the $200. Sounds like a lot of heartache to me...

Or we could put our heads together and come up with a real solution...

But before this can happen- (IMHO) there needs to be a fundamental change of hearts and minds...

The original posting read to me like-
"There is nothing we can do until the deadbeat dad steps up and until then we are screwed because of what the state did. How can they do this?"

The poster and the mother can do more for themselves short term, midterm and long term than the dad or the state will ever do. Once they realize this- nothing can stop them...

Are these rude words?

:idontno:

[Johnrudy]

It was not rude at all. I found it to be a very helpful post.

Some will read it differently but there is nothing that can be done about that.
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[Geo]

I thought the justification for passing the recent farm subsidies bill was that it included items like food stamps that are unfortunately needed even more in the current economy. :idontno:

BTW, I'm all about the "bootstraps" ideology, but there are also times when a major change in your circumstances means you need a temporary helping hand. My aunt went on welfare after being divorced and was a single mother who couldn't get $ from her ex (don't think she ever got it all BTW). The short time period after her divorce is the only time in her life she has gotten any type of government assistance - that's why we have programs like that.

Being rude about how someone should have thought about $ before they got pregnant, shouldn't have to depend on a man, or saying they could just go get a job is not helpful - especially since the original post mentions that she is working.

More for you...

You bolded temporary above. Unless I am reading the original post wrong, it sounds like the mother has been without support from the father for a year and that during all of this time she has been receiving $230/month in foodstamps and that it was recently cut to $30...

Is a year temporary?

If you thought I was rude before then I shudder to think how I come off now. The quote in the original thread that served as the tipping point for me in reaching out with some tough love is this one-

"Can anyone tell me why the state of Florida cannot feed the kids!"

Where does this sense of entitlement come from?

Oh boy, go easy on me...

[Gypsea]

Geo, I also think you offered sound advice.

[Margarita]

Way to go Geo!! Your posts on this thread are thoughtful and wise :clap:

[JustaLocal]

Wow, this thread sure doesn't sound very compassionate. I don't know the circumstances but I do know losing $183 from your grocery budget without warning is quite a hit. I'm sure there are any number of shoulda, coulda, woulda's but those aren't very helpful.

I think SWGB gave the best advice.

I would also look on the Internet for single mom support sites and food budgeting ideas.

[cp]

Scooter, (and Goodwitch too because you thanked her post):
I assume the above was for me...

Pls tell me when or how I was rude... Pls tell me when I said someone should have thought about $ before they got pregnant or that they should go get a job...

You have the wrong guy...

My own grandmother received public aid. I cast no judgement and don't need a refresher on how there is nothing wrong with someone on hard times needing a temporary shot in the arm...

The original poster said- "Until the father lives up to his obligations, what is she to do"? And except for my attempts at changing our paradigm (and you calling me rude)-
the thread seems to be digging into the system and how/why the amt of foodstamps the young mother can get has dropped, what bill was passed, yada yada...

My thought is that the poster and the young mother can spend precious time trying to understand why foodstamp allowance was cut. We could all spin wheels thinking about how to get the deadbeat dad to pay her the $200. Sounds like a lot of heartache to me...

Or we could put our heads together and come up with a real solution...

But before this can happen- (IMHO) there needs to be a fundamental change of hearts and minds...

The original posting read to me like-
"There is nothing we can do until the deadbeat dad steps up and until then we are screwed because of what the state did. How can they do this?"

The poster and the mother can do more for themselves short term, midterm and long term than the dad or the state will ever do. Once they realize this- nothing can stop them...

Are these rude words?

:idontno:
I don't think your post is rude either.

[aleonard]

I worked in a section of social services for a while and I'm still wondering what the caseworker has told your daughter about the cut. There may be other programs that can help as well. Young mothers can often go back to school(free) and get free daycare in the process along with other help.

[Johnrudy]

Wow, this thread sure doesn't sound very compassionate. I don't know the circumstances but I do know losing $183 from your grocery budget without warning is quite a hit. I'm sure there are any number of shoulda, coulda, woulda's but those aren't very helpful.

I think SWGB gave the best advice.

I would also look on the Internet for single mom support sites and food budgeting ideas.

The advice that SWGB is definitely helpful advice. But most non-profit agencies & charities are handing out less and less these days. They are unable to keep up with the demand. These places are usually one-shot deals on a good day. They'll help once, take your name and address, and offer to help find additional work.

I don't know the government or the system, but I do see Geowicky's advice as being sound advice. Again, not the magic bullet at the moment but for the future. Something we all should consider before the situation arises.

Now, on to other helpful tips & a temporary solution to help this young women in her current situation.
.

[Geo]

Wow, this thread sure doesn't sound very compassionate. I don't know the circumstances but I do know losing $183 from your grocery budget without warning is quite a hit. I'm sure there are any number of shoulda, coulda, woulda's but those aren't very helpful.

I think SWGB gave the best advice.

I would also look on the Internet for single mom support sites and food budgeting ideas.

I gather this is again directed mainly toward me. I wish I didn't have the character flaw of wanting to be understood but I do...

JAL,
Nothing in my posts on this thread fall into your categories of "shoulda, coulda, woulda". Each of those represents "rear view mirror" thinking. I am not telling them what they should have done to avoid this. I am offering advice on how to get past it. I am sorry you do not recognize this as being helpful...

I really feel for these folks for the situation they are in. But moreso I feel for them if they are unwilling to realize that they can move beyond it without the help of charities or the welfare system...

I will go silent now until/unless the thread takes a turn toward discussion of what this gal can do to help herself. I have lots of ideas and am chopping at the bit to share...

There are people in this world who have the knowledge, skills and experience that if they needed to- they could come up with an extra hundred grand each month.

I am not to that point. But I do have the knowledge, skills and experience to be able to help someone else come up with a few extra hundred bucks a month on their own accord. And I know there are many others on this board who can also help in this way...

"Teach a man to fish"...

G

[sowalgayboi]

I have an idea:

Destin Concierge, what does the baby need right now? Formula, diapers, things along that line? I'm not going to support a kid, but I can't watch one suffer. Let me know what's needed and I will do my best to get it for you.

[JustaLocal]

I gather this is again directed mainly toward me. I wish I didn't have the character flaw of wanting to be understood but I do...

JAL,
Nothing in my posts on this thread fall into your categories of "shoulda, coulda, woulda". Each of those represents "rear view mirror" thinking. I am not telling them what they should have done to avoid this. I am offering advice on how to get past it. I am sorry you do not recognize this as being helpful...

I really feel for these folks for the situation they are in. But moreso I feel for them if they are unwilling to realize that they can move beyond it without the help of charities or the welfare system...

I will go silent now until/unless the thread takes a turn toward discussion of what this gal can do to help herself. I have lots of ideas and am chopping at the bit to share...

There are people in this world who have the knowledge, skills and experience that if they needed to- they could come up with an extra hundred grand each month.

I am not to that point. But I do have the knowledge, skills and experience to be able to help someone else come up with a few extra hundred bucks a month on their own accord. And I know there are many others on this board who can also help in this way...

"Teach a man to fish"...

G

I'm sorry - no offence intended. I wasn't aiming my comment at you particularly. I just notice when somebody can't find their dog there seems to be more compassion expressed. I was surprised there wasn't more on this thread.

I think your advice is just dandy but in the lines of "eat right & exercise." Yes, she does, apparently, need to find a way to make ends meet without the father contributing at all. There is no way to tell from this thread what she is currently doing toward that end. Whatever it is, losing the food stamps is making a negative impact.

[Gypsea]

I worked in a section of social services for a while and I'm still wondering what the caseworker has told your daughter about the cut. There may be other programs that can help as well. Young mothers can often go back to school(free) and get free daycare in the process along with other help.

More good advice. :clap:

[Gypsea]

I have an idea:

Destin Concierge, what does the baby need right now? Formula, diapers, things along that line? I'm not going to support a kid, but I can't watch one suffer. Let me know what's needed and I will do my best to get it for you.

You're the best!!! :wave:

[Mango]

"Teach a man to fish"...

G

Yes, but with all due respect Geo, that is not why DC started this thread, although I know you had good intentions.

DC, I do not think anyone here on this Board is qualified as a Social Worker to help you, and even then, each persons circumstances are unique. Unless there has been some specific changes enactly recently that people should be aware of regarding drastic decreases, (and it appears no one knows of one) I do not see how anyone can help you realize the sudden drop in benefits. I did find this via a google search describing how food stamps benefits are calculated. I hope perhaps this helps you understand or determine your daughters situation, short of speaking with her Social Worker.

http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/ess/fsfactsheet.pdf

Also, I know it's not food related, but babies outgrow clothing quickly. Perhaps your daughter could start a forum here online so other mothers locally could trade/barter/ give items the children outgrew.

Good luck, and bless your heart.

[aleonard]

Yes, but with all due respect Geo, that is not why DC started this thread, although I know you had good intentions.

DC, I do not think anyone here on this Board is qualified as a Social Worker to help you, and even then, each persons circumstances are unique. Unless there's been some specific changes enactly recently that people should be aware of regarding drastic decreases, (and it appears no one knows of one) I do not see how anyone can help. I did find this via a google search describing how food stamps benefits are calculated. I hope perhaps this helps you understand or determine your daughters situation, short of speaking with her Social Worker.

http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/ess/fsfactsheet.pdf

Also, I know it's not food related, but babies outgrow clothing quickly. Perhaps your daughter could start a forum here online so other mothers locally could trade/barter/ give items the children outgrew.

Good luck, and bless your heart.

WIC will also provide basics food vouchers for families with children under 5.

[sowalgayboi]

Okay folks, it seems to me the thread was started in an attempt to understand why the food stamps were lowered. The attitude that she should support herself and the child by herself and forget the father is a little cold in my book. Looking further into this I found out that if he was in prison she would be eligible for child support and the state would simply bill him either deducting it from any wages earned in prison (not much) and then rolling into a civil lein after release.

I find it interesting that no one has pointed out the father has an obligation here and while he is being a louse he has left his flesh and blood in a very bad situation. I don't advocate someone using welfare their whole life, but this is the exact situation in which welfare is intended. An unexpected loss of income or support that is needed to maintain the well being and health of someone who cannot do it themselves (i.e. a child/infant).

It's not stated in the OP, but it also sounds like the mother has gotten a job and therefore lost benefits due to additional income that cannot cover that loss.

I really feel that we can do better than bicker over semantics and wording and help this person.

[JustaLocal]

Reading back over the entire thread, it appears I should have just waited a little longer before commenting.:blush:

I can clearly see the caring and good advice I usually see and so have come to expect on this board.

[elgordoboy]

More for you...

You bolded temporary above. Unless I am reading the original post wrong, it sounds like the mother has been without support from the father for a year and that during all of this time she has been receiving $230/month in foodstamps and that it was recently cut to $30...

Is a year temporary?

If you thought I was rude before then I shudder to think how I come off now. The quote in the original thread that served as the tipping point for me in reaching out with some tough love is this one-

"Can anyone tell me why the state of Florida cannot feed the kids!"

Where does this sense of entitlement come from?

Oh boy, go easy on me...
We are talking about $183 a month to help out in a jam. Somehow you managed to infer that she is living solely and wholely off of the taxpayer or simply wanted to press your agenda forward. The ideas you have that you are chomping at the bit to share... start a fresh thread.

[Johnrudy]

It's no wonder why so many "view" a thread and run.
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[Geo]

We are talking about $183 a month to help out in a jam. Somehow you managed to infer that she is living solely and wholely off of the taxpayer or simply wanted to press your agenda forward. The ideas you have that you are chomping at the bit to share... start a fresh thread.


Well, I went silent for an hour...
haha
I know, I am pathetic...

Gordo, I made no such inference. My agenda was/is to help. If you have the energy to put a thread out there called- "Ways to make an extra $200 a month without public aid or deadbeat dads" I will gladly participate in a productive way. Until then, I am fine posting comments here. Not everyone thinks I am rude or off base...

Good day...

[BeachSiO2]

It's no wonder why so many "view" a thread and run.
.


:wave: :leaving:

[aggieb]

I have an idea:

Destin Concierge, what does the baby need right now? Formula, diapers, things along that line? I'm not going to support a kid, but I can't watch one suffer. Let me know what's needed and I will do my best to get it for you.
i'm sure there would be many interested in doing this as well.

[scooterbug44]

Geowickey, I wasn't singling anyone out this morning, just reacting to the general unsympathetic tone of the posts. As someone said later, we show more sympathy when someone loses a dog then we did responding to a local who is having trouble making ends meet and feed their child. The later emails about donating, other resources etc. were much more what I would expect.

I highlighted the temporary, because while I think that we have a moral and societal obligation to help those who are down on their luck, I also think it should only be for a short time period.

[SHELLY]

Can anyone tell me why the state of Florida cannot feed the kids!


Here's my snarky answer: Because Florida is pouring tons of taxpayer dollars into supporting a kid called JOE.
........................
I don't think the initial post has provided enough info to come up with a suitable answer to the situation other than pointing the daughter in the direction of social services and Granny for help. (What about the other set of grandparents?) The father is on the run and she'll have to put her faith in the "system" to track him down--she should at least have first dibs on any "economic stimulus" and tax rebates he's received. (Providing that this is his only child.)

Unfortunately, with the recession, inflation and state tax revenue drying up, it's only going to get worse. Geowickey is on-track with the answer that the child's mom is going to have to dig deep to pull this off--that's just what moms with children do.

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[goodwitch58]

Scooter, (and Goodwitch too because you thanked her post):
I assume the above was for me...

Pls tell me when or how I was rude... Pls tell me when I said someone should have thought about $ before they got pregnant or that they should go get a job...

You have the wrong guy...

My own grandmother received public aid. I cast no judgement and don't need a refresher on how there is nothing wrong with someone on hard times needing a temporary shot in the arm...

The original poster said- "Until the father lives up to his obligations, what is she to do"? And except for my attempts at changing our paradigm (and you calling me rude)-
the thread seems to be digging into the system and how/why the amt of foodstamps the young mother can get has dropped, what bill was passed, yada yada...

My thought is that the poster and the young mother can spend precious time trying to understand why foodstamp allowance was cut. We could all spin wheels thinking about how to get the deadbeat dad to pay her the $200. Sounds like a lot of heartache to me...

Or we could put our heads together and come up with a real solution...

But before this can happen- (IMHO) there needs to be a fundamental change of hearts and minds...

The original posting read to me like-
"There is nothing we can do until the deadbeat dad steps up and until then we are screwed because of what the state did. How can they do this?"

The poster and the mother can do more for themselves short term, midterm and long term than the dad or the state will ever do. Once they realize this- nothing can stop them...

Are these rude words?

:idontno:

I was simply indicating that perhap a bit more compassion and sensitivity could have been included in your post...for example, the way people reacted to your request for help awhile back...

Sometimes people need to know others care, more than they need to be told what they should do.

and, the question seemed to be: How could this happen, and so suddenly?

Others stepped up; and even more, perhaps, in a PM.

[tistheseason]

I agree with Geowickey in the fact that all people need to be prepared to independently support themselves. Women are particularly bad at doing this. (I've recently put a lot of thought behind this -- but I will spare you my complete rant. )And clearly the father hasn't proven to be a reliable source of support. But part of independently supporting yourself CAN include a period of time on public assistance. And that time CAN be over 1 year if you are working on a plan -- such as finishing a degree.

Now, does anyone have any knowledge of what caused food stamps to be cut back so drastically? Seems like an unfair reduction.

[InletBchDweller]

I have an idea:

Destin Concierge, what does the baby need right now? Formula, diapers, things along that line? I'm not going to support a kid, but I can't watch one suffer. Let me know what's needed and I will do my best to get it for you.

let me know also, if the baby is a girl I have mucho amounts of girls clothes that I will be giving away in the next few weeks....:wave:

[MissCritter]

Count me in, too.

[SHELLY]

Now, does anyone have any knowledge of what caused food stamps to be cut back so drastically? Seems like an unfair reduction.

The Mom needs to contact The Department of Children and Families and ask.

While it's true that this message board is a good source of Christmas Party Dip Recipes and giving timely warnings on the Imminent Meltdown of the US Economic System, :cool: we can't access DCF case files and review and correct discrepancies (yet).

I kinda have a feeling that the daughter already knows why her food stamps were cut back--she's just not forthcoming with the information.

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[MissCritter]

While browsing the website of Good News United Methodist Church in Santa Rosa Beach, I noticed that they participate in the Angel Food Network, where participants can buy roughly $70 worth of food for $30. Might be worth looking into.

http://www.goodnewsumc.com/cms/content/view/44/28/

[Minnie]

As stated only the caseworker can explain the reduction and Thanks to Miss Critter for the info about the Food Network and definitely check into the ex, and why he is not paying child support.

Good luck.

[MiMi n MiRaMaR]

Geo,

This sounds to me like someone who made a comittement and then welched on it, thus leaving a single mother in a bad situation probably overnight.

As for the father being deceased the child would be eligible for Social Security benefits until 18.

Thanks... that is pretty much what happened. The father is as responsible as the mother and I intend to do what I can to make sure that he is held responsible.
and......


I have decided that I will start a sitting service... since I can't afford to work having to pay for day care, gas and all the other expenses, and take care of my grandson alone (or with very little help) until my daughter gets on her feet financially.

......so pass it on. I am now

MiMi n MiRiMaR - sitter services :wub:

[MiMi n MiRaMaR]

my daughter hasn't got a phone or transportation right now

[cp]

Thanks... that is pretty much what happened. The father is as responsible as the mother and I intend to do what I can to make sure that he is held responsible.
and......


I have decided that I will start a sitting service... since I can't afford to work having to pay for day care, gas and all the other expenses, and take care of my grandson alone (or with very little help) until my daughter gets on her feet financially.

......so pass it on. I am now


MiMi n MiRiMaR - sitter services :wub:

so destinconcierge and mimi n mirimar are one in the same?:idontno:

[Geo]

my daughter hasn't got a phone or transportation right now

Hi. Folks were just asking about you on the other thread that this one inspired. Have you and/or your daughter seen it?

Best of luck to you both during these tough times. I have no doubt you can get past it...

[MiMi n MiRaMaR]

He keeps quitting or rather CHANGING jobs. Since the state withholds child support, the red tape is LONG.

[MiMi n MiRaMaR]

Thank you! I am working on getting a sitter services business going so we don't have to put the boy in day care. You can help by passing the word along!

[Geo]

Thank you! I am working on getting a sitter services business going so we don't have to put the boy in day care. You can help by passing the word along!

We use a nanny two days a week. She has many other nannies that work for her- or at least she places them and gets some sort of a finders fee. Anyway, let me know if you would like me to put you in touch with her. She could offer some advice and/or have you sitting as soon as you can get your CPR certification and she completes a background check. She says business is good and she is turning much of it away...

have you and/or your daughter seen the other thread?

G

[MiMi n MiRaMaR]

Thank you for the info....that is why I started the trhead. To find out WHY our state would drop benefits so suddenly.

[MiMi n MiRaMaR]

Correct again! Thanks!

[MiMi n MiRaMaR]

now they are! I am trying to get a sitter service started so I can help take care of my grandson until my daughter can get on her feet. I was laid off my admin assitant job a while back and am now working for 8.50hr as a restaurant hostess. The concierge biz didn't get off the ground so I am working on the sitter service.

[MiMi n MiRaMaR]

We use a nanny two days a week. She has many other nannies that work for her- or at least she places them and gets some sort of a finders fee. Anyway, let me know if you would like me to put you in touch with her. She could offer some advice and/or have you sitting as soon as you can get your CPR certification and she completes a background check. She says business is good and she is turning much of it away...

have you and/or your daughter seen the other thread?

G
Please give her my info or send me hers! Thanks!

[MiMi n MiRaMaR]

:D Thanks to all for your suggestions, support offers and GW, your PM.

A co-worker, a single mom with 3 kids, said her benefits went from 300.00 per month to 30.00. So this is not just a problem for us. I still would like to know why our state has cut this program.

I am working on starting a sitter service. Please pass this info on!

MiMi n MiMaMar
850.225.7549
miramarmimi@yahoo.com (miramarmimi@yahoo.com)

I am also listed on sittercity.com

I have personal references and background check.
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[cp]

:D Thanks to all for your suggestions, support offers and GW, your PM.

A co-worker, a single mom with 3 kids, said her benefits went from 300.00 per month to 30.00. So this is not just a problem for us. I still would like to know why our state has cut this program.

I am working on starting a sitter service. Please pass this info on!

MiMi n MiMaMar
850.225.7549
miramarmimi@yahoo.com (miramarmimi@yahoo.com)

I am also listed on sittercity.com

I have personal references and background check.
:wub:
Your daughter is going to have to call/visit her caseworker to get that answer

[MiMi n MiRaMaR]

I agree with Geowickey in the fact that all people need to be prepared to independently support themselves. Women are particularly bad at doing this. (I've recently put a lot of thought behind this -- but I will spare you my complete rant. )And clearly the father hasn't proven to be a reliable source of support. But part of independently supporting yourself CAN include a period of time on public assistance. And that time CAN be over 1 year if you are working on a plan -- such as finishing a degree.

Now, does anyone have any knowledge of what caused food stamps to be cut back so drastically? Seems like an unfair reduction.
:idontno:

[TooFarTampa]

Your daughter is going to have to call/visit her caseworker to get that answer

Yep.

I looked and looked and could not find anything about food stamp programs being cut. In fact, according to a story in my local paper today, more Floridians than ever are on food stamps, and so far they are able to handle the increase:

The total cost of food stamp benefits for Florida is expected to reach about $1.5-billion this year, said Lange, the DCF administrator.

Statewide, 768,693 families received food stamps in May. Individual recipients numbered 1.5-million.

"So far we're able to manage the increase. It's harder and harder," she said.

The higher demand for food stamps isn't affecting cash-strapped state coffers because it is funded with federal money.

http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/personalfinance/article623031.ece

Looks like your daughter had a change in her individual situation, especially to have had such a drastic decrease. There haven't been any widespread cuts.

[MiMi n MiRaMaR]

Yep.

I looked and looked and could not find anything about food stamp programs being cut. In fact, according to a story in my local paper today, more Floridians than ever are on food stamps, and so far they are able to handle the increase:



http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/personalfinance/article623031.ece

Looks like your daughter had a change in her individual situation, especially to have had such a drastic decrease. There haven't been any widespread cuts.


Thanks for the info!
I am not sure why her benifits were changed as she still has the same job and is not making any more money than before. I had a friend say her benefits were cut as well. :idontno:

[SHELLY]

Thanks for the info!
I am not sure why her benifits were changed as she still has the same job and is not making any more money than before. I had a friend say her benefits were cut as well. :idontno:

The only thing I can come up with is that maybe her take-home pay was recalculated due to the economic stimulus check which knocked her entitlement down by a few notches.

It's apparent she must be doing just fine with the decreased amount she got paid and isn't at all concerned about the cut--or else she'd had already called by now. :idontno: All's well that ends well.

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[Geo]

It's apparent she must be doing just fine with the decreased amount she got paid and isn't at all concerned about the cut--or else she'd had already called by now.

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2 Thoughts-

1) I agree with your subtle point
2) I wish you the best if peeps give you a hard time like they did me when I gave some tough love on this thread

[elgordoboy]

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/BeatDeadHorse.gif

[Geo]

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/BeatDeadHorse.gif

IMHO, the fact that the original poster is still inquiring about why this happened after all that has been said- after all the abuse the horse has been through- makes me believe that this horse could be dead- but many of us saw it gasp and move...

:clap:

[elgordoboy]

It began to remind me of a Sandy Banks post.

[Geo]

It began to remind me of a Sandy Banks post.

Please bring me inside the joke...

[Johnrudy]

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/BeatDeadHorse.gif

seriously, don't do this. this is just crappy. And I like you too, but come on!
You know, gordo, until it happens to you, you won't get it. I mean really, WTF?
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[Johnrudy]

Please bring me inside the joke...
Don't even try. Trust me, you're not the only one beating a friggin dead horse here. :roll:


(I'm taking a risk here and will probably get red repped for another one of my many "annoying" posts. :puke:. )
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[elgordoboy]

seriously, don't do this. this is just crappy. And I like you too, but come on!
You know, gordo, until it happens to you, you won't get it. I mean really, WTF?
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I don't know for sure which way you think I was going with the dead horse (don't really know myself which way I was going, maybe all available targets), but you tend to be a good and decent conscience for the board. So I will stop. You can PM me and clarify what the "until it happens to you" is so I won't have my feelings hurt by that and the "wtf?" :wave:

[Johnrudy]

I don't know for sure which way you think I was going with the dead horse (don't really know myself which way I was going, maybe all available targets), but you tend to be a good and decent conscience for the board. So I will stop. You can PM me and clarify what the "until it happens to you" is so I won't have my feelings hurt by that and the "wtf?" :wave:

Love ya. :wave:

Gotta run ~
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[cp]

It began to remind me of a Sandy Banks post.
:floor:where is ole SB????Off to another board acting crazy ????