Does any other state have this in their welfare program?

Question

I am currently on welfare in New York State.

Before you go off on a rant about your tax dollars let me fill you in.

I get foodstamps, Cash assistance, and medicad.

Now my question is :

In New York (as is probably true for other states as well) to get cash assistance, you have to complete 40 hours a week of job search, job training, volinteer work, or other job related activites. Then after you have secured employment, they slowly wean you off state assistance. Then thats it your own your own. I am currently about to be in this situation. I start my new job next month.

Now my question is if any state offers a free budgeting program for people who are just getting on their feet after being on state assistance?

If not, don't you think we should have one?

It is much harder to budget your money if your not required to. And I feel that it would help people stay on their feet and not revert back to state assistance quiet as often.

What do you think?

And I am by no means trying to hurt anyones feelings. I have been employed and had money and down at the bottom like right now.

I just think it would benifit everyone.

Just a thought..

Ok, it was just a question. I wasn't pointing fingers at anyone or judging anyone.

It is just common curiosity.

And by the way, wouldn't it be less expensive as a whole, to have case workers take a little extra time to help you learn some budgeting rather then rely on state aid everytime you quit/get fired form a job?

That is all I was wondering.

By the way..this question was referring to the USA.

I don't know how anyother country works, so please don't expect me too.

Answer 1

That is a very good idea.What would the harm be in trying to help people who may not fully understand how it is to have to pay all the bills yourself out of a certain amount of money each month,to make a budget for themselves and their family.It wouldn't be a big expense,one or two classes would be all it would take for most.I've been there myself,and from my experience the food stamps were the hardest to budget for after going off assistance.Face it,with food stamps you really don't have to worry too much about what you spend as you usually get a sufficient amount for the month.But,once they are gone,you now have to figure out how to make that last $50.00 you have till next pay reach to feed your family.I think your plan would help alot of people.

Answer 2

It IS harder to be on your own rather than dependent on someone else. It IS harder to responsible for yourself, your budget, and your choices rather than cede that responsibility to someone else. That's why we only let adults do it. Children are mandated care by others. Now if people can't live as adults, maybe we should open up some "Over-18" foster homes and orphanages. That way a grown-up can take care of them.

It's such crap. How dependent do you want people to be on the government? Don't you understand that when you need them more than they need you, they have carte blanche to do whatever they want? My solution: grow up or starve.

Answer 3

Hi, You are Lucky that u were getting the State's assistance for Ur needs till u were unemployed, Here we don't get this sort of assistance, Govt does not pay anything for us, whether we are employed or not.

So, U should think other side of the life too and be contented with what u have.

THANKS

Answer 4

It seems like you at smart enough to make your own budget. You should not expect the government to do everything for you. Pray to God is the best guidance.