Oregon gives most foster parents a raise Oct 27, 2009
For years, Oregon has reported some of the nation's lowest foster care reimbursement rates, and the state remains one of the few that doesn't help working parents pay daycare costs for foster children. In 2005, the state had more than 5,300 private homes certified to take in youths removed from their parents because of abuse or neglect. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Tax protesters stage modern tea party Apr 17, 2009
ODF wrote on Apr 16, 2009 3:15 PM:" Boxer - A job is a job...to some extent. You have to weigh your costs of working vs. costs of not working. Someone working and making $50,000/year and paying $600/month in daycare could not possibly work a $7/hour job and even cover daycare costs as well as other expenses. ". ODF wrote on Apr 16, 2009 3:13 PM:" eagledude wrote on Apr 16, 2009 12:19 PM: Where were all these people last year??? Why didn't we have one of these when Mr. Bush and the republican... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Royal warning - watch out Stacey Apr 12, 2009
" With his contract set to lapse at the end of last season, Royal was offered an extension by Newcastle to stay at the club. But, he said, the money they offered him could be described as meagre at best. "The Knights offered me a contract extension last year but unfortunately mortgage payments and daycare costs aren't cheap," Royal said. "I couldn't live on what they were offering me so I had to move on. I was happy, though, and left the club with no regrets. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Childcare subsidy cut challenges parents Mar 2, 2009
The subsidy pays about 700 of Gastelum s 1,000-a-month daycare costs and is the only government assistance the single mother of Gilbert receives. But now she and the low-income, working parents of another 20,000 Arizona children are in danger of losing that money. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Tough Economic Times Force New Parents to Cut Spending Feb 14, 2009
McGowan, who works three days a week outside the home, says daycare costs alone have eaten away at her family's budget. She had to be creative in finding other ways to save money after her son was born. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
