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August 22, 2001 marks the five-year anniversary of welfare reform. "Ending welfare as we know it," as President Clinton then said. The new policy has been touted a success by politicians and the media. Welfare caseloads are at a historic low. Thousands of welfare receipts are now working. But we can't forget the real face of welfare: women, mothers, workers, survivors and most importantly, children. Women and their children represent the vast majority of people on welfare. Under the new program there is a five year limit to welfare recipient in California regardless of their economic status at the end of those five years. This is you and your kids. Your five year limit is now up. For the past seven years you have been utilizing welfare to spend more time with your children, giving them the guidance in school and life that they need. Now
that you are no longer receiving any financial support from the
government what do you want to do with your time? |