On 2 Aug 2000, 17:23, Southworth, Leasa M wrote:
> I'm doing a project for Sociology in which I have to create a 'poverty
> budget' dealing with a family of 4. I am to "suppose that both parents
> work, that one child is 7 years old and in elementary school, and that
> the other is 3 and must be cared for during the day."
>
> I have to "estimate the minimum monthly cost of each item." (groceries,
> transportation, clothes etc) and multiply that by 12 to get the family's
> subsistence budget. I CAN use governmental programs because this family
> will only be making $15,455 which is poverty level at government
> standards. The only problem is that I know NOTHING of these types of
> governmental programs. So, I'm looking for info on Welfare (standards,
> what they provide you w/ etc) and WIC and anything else anyone can think
> of.
>
> My professor urged us to be creative (I am having the grandparents
> babysit the 3 yr old-stuff like that which will help cut expenses) just
> so long as we are realistic. SO any info that you guys can find for me
> re: governmental programs would be really appreciated AND any ideas
> y'all have re: creatively cutting the budget would also be appreciated!!
I am not real clear as to your question, but I think a good place to
begin your research would be the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
http://stats.bls.gov/blshome.htm
~~
The Census Bureau might provide you some more ideas. For example, read
the following article:
"Poverty, Family Structure, and Child Well-Being: Indicators From the
SIPP"
http://www.census.gov/population/www/documentation/twps0023.html
If that is the type of info you seek, then back into the census bureau
site and do searches for your project.
~~~
Here is another paper you might read:
"Can Anti-Poverty Programs Improve Family Functioning and Enhance
Children�s Well-Being?"
http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/soc/groups/ccsa/duncan.htm
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Welfare is generally administered by the states, so I would suggest you
search for information about welfare in your state. If you need help
with that, then post back up and tell us your state.
~~~
The other gist of your question that I get was that you were looking
for Thrifty Living sources. Here is a page full of links that will
head you in the right directions:
The Thrifty Living Directory
http://home.att.net/~drdipstik/thr_lks.htm
Okay, I hope I hit some of your needs, Leasa. :-)
Alan
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