What is poverty? Poverty is a place in society where some poor people are limited to being successful in life. My belief is that it holds limits. In some cases, it interferes with the structure of a family's life, environment and culture. Most importantly, it can eliminate the hopes and dreams of young children becoming successful in the future and academics. What are your thoughts?
I asked some people to comment on my blog "What Is Poverty?" Since it has taken a while for them to respond, I will cut and paste all response as they write them.
What Is Poverty?
Unfortunately we live in a society that does not value education and social service. Every family deserves the right to have their child properly educated regardless of their socioeconomic status. We all know that. However, we should think about who is being most affected by poverty and the broken educational system, and ask ourselves why some working parents are penalized for . . . working. Poverty, in all forms maintains the status quo, and darkens the line between the "haves" and "have nots".
Danielle Southern
What Is Poverty
Being a single parent working and not making enough to do but making to much for assistance, I had to look at my situation and remember what the word says. If I don't conform to this world and be transformed by the renewing of my mind and know that God is our provider ,then I would not fall victim to the affects of this world's system. The mind set of poverty does not apply to me because my God will supply all my needs according to his riches in glory, so government assistance is not my portion any way. My testimony will not be what the government has done for me but what God has done for me. Because never is the righteous forsaken nor does his seed beg for bread.
Sonia Evans
What Is Poverty?
Anything that can provide an equal and quality educational experience for EVERYONE is a great thing.
Coleman Lucas
What Is Poverty?
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
What Is Poverty?
This weekend I decided to go outside of the Early Childhood setting and asked friends and family to comment on the "What Is Poverty?" blog. These are the questions that I listed.
What are your thoughts? Do you believe that becoming an advocate to ensure that all poor families, not just some, benefit from a quality Early Childhood Education Program is worth advocating for with today’s economy in shambles? Does your definition of poverty include some or all of the poor? What can be a valid argument for working families who want their young children to benefit from a quality Early Childhood Education Program, but are not eligible for the Child Care Assistance Program because they are over the poverty income guidelines? Should we settle for being grateful that some of our poor families are eligible for the Childcare Assistance Program? In what ways do you believe that children and their families can benefit from a quality Early Childhood Education Program?
What are your thoughts? Do you believe that becoming an advocate to ensure that all poor families, not just some, benefit from a quality Early Childhood Education Program is worth advocating for with today’s economy in shambles? Does your definition of poverty include some or all of the poor? What can be a valid argument for working families who want their young children to benefit from a quality Early Childhood Education Program, but are not eligible for the Child Care Assistance Program because they are over the poverty income guidelines? Should we settle for being grateful that some of our poor families are eligible for the Childcare Assistance Program? In what ways do you believe that children and their families can benefit from a quality Early Childhood Education Program?
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
What Is Poverty?
What is Poverty?
During this entire week, I found myself asking the question "What is Poverty?” I thought that I knew the definition to the question until I began asking other people questions about the Child Care Assistance Program Income Guidelines for Child Care. For example, I asked a person, who is in administration, why did she believe that all poor families do not qualify for Child Care? She stated that “it is because of limited government resources and funding.” She used an example of how the government puts a poor homeless family, who is not working, needs before a poor family who might be struggling to pay their mortgage yet is working and has a home.”
She said that “a homeless family has limited resources and their basic needs are not met.” “They will most likely benefit from the Child Care Program.” I believe her statements to be true. I’m also happy that the system has not denied Child Care Services to the children who need it the most. But, I would like to see all poor families, who are below and at poverty level, qualify for an Early Child Care Education.
The Illinois Department of Human Services states that the Child Care Assistance Program has a denial and approval application process. It seems to be a part of the program that takes the focus off of all poor families and places a limit on who is eligible according to income. My belief is that poor people should not be divided into groups such as people who are in need and those who are believed to be not as needy.
What is poverty? Poverty is a place in society where some poor people are limited to being successful in life. My belief is that it holds limits. In some cases, it interferes with the structure of a family. It can eliminate the hopes and dreams of young children who are bright and are interested in a quality education.
What are your thoughts? Do you believe that becoming an advocate to ensure that all poor families, not just some, benefit from a quality Early Childhood Education Program is worth advocating for with today’s economy in shambles? Does your definition of poverty include some or all of the poor? What can be a valid argument for working families who want their young children to benefit from a quality Early Childhood Education, but are not eligible for the Child Care Assistance Program because they are over the poverty income guidelines?
Resources
What Is IDHS CCAP? http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=31661
During this entire week, I found myself asking the question "What is Poverty?” I thought that I knew the definition to the question until I began asking other people questions about the Child Care Assistance Program Income Guidelines for Child Care. For example, I asked a person, who is in administration, why did she believe that all poor families do not qualify for Child Care? She stated that “it is because of limited government resources and funding.” She used an example of how the government puts a poor homeless family, who is not working, needs before a poor family who might be struggling to pay their mortgage yet is working and has a home.”
She said that “a homeless family has limited resources and their basic needs are not met.” “They will most likely benefit from the Child Care Program.” I believe her statements to be true. I’m also happy that the system has not denied Child Care Services to the children who need it the most. But, I would like to see all poor families, who are below and at poverty level, qualify for an Early Child Care Education.
The Illinois Department of Human Services states that the Child Care Assistance Program has a denial and approval application process. It seems to be a part of the program that takes the focus off of all poor families and places a limit on who is eligible according to income. My belief is that poor people should not be divided into groups such as people who are in need and those who are believed to be not as needy.
What is poverty? Poverty is a place in society where some poor people are limited to being successful in life. My belief is that it holds limits. In some cases, it interferes with the structure of a family. It can eliminate the hopes and dreams of young children who are bright and are interested in a quality education.
What are your thoughts? Do you believe that becoming an advocate to ensure that all poor families, not just some, benefit from a quality Early Childhood Education Program is worth advocating for with today’s economy in shambles? Does your definition of poverty include some or all of the poor? What can be a valid argument for working families who want their young children to benefit from a quality Early Childhood Education, but are not eligible for the Child Care Assistance Program because they are over the poverty income guidelines?
Resources
What Is IDHS CCAP? http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=31661
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