how can I live off the welfare?
451156
Get a job at McDonalds.  Just because I go out and make money for my family, what right do you have to CHOOSE to not work and take MY money?\n\nYeah, you're a bum...with an internet connection.  Get a job.
633579
old enough to be on welfare
19602
i am taking this as meaning you want to life in such a way as to not be a part of the offical systems in place in the western world, such as credit insitutions, legal institutions and the such\n\nThis can be very difficult but not imposiable.\n\nYou should look into local anarchist and collectivist groups.  They are useally good at helping people go off the grid.\n\nNext you need to close all accounts you have with any bank or other institution and all subscriptions you have and sell you car.\n\nThe next part is tricky and not legal.  You need to get fake ID.  This will allow you to interact and travel in society without being on the grid.  If you want to ensure you stay off grid, you might need to change your ID several times before you get yourself set up.\n\nNext you want to find a place you can live and work without questions.  Usellay  a commune will let you do this, you can find many over the internet.  From there you should be able to live a fairly normal life without being on the grid.  You will have just disappeared as far as anyone offical is concerned.
120754
There is welfare.  However, I am a working mom who doesn't feel I should have to support someone like you with my tax dollars.  Get a job!
316051
It seems pretty ridiculous, doesn't it? By the way, welfare is now called "Self Sufficiency". Really. My husband and I are foster parents, and we see people all the time who abuse drugs, keep having children, don't do anything productive, and get free medical insurance, food stamps, WIC, "Self Sufficiency", HUD housing, etc. Just doesn't seem right, does it?
940064
exactly what is it that you do?  and where do you live?  you obviously must be perfect, living in some perfect world or is it a fantasy?  you have a very grim outlook and must be miserable.  either that, or you just got maxed out on welfare and have to go get a job like the rest of us!
1012752
Actually uneducated ppl like you should be deported.\n\nEver since Clinton's welfare reform in the 90s, a person can not live off of welfare for more than 3 to 5 years throughtout their entire life. (the exact year depends on your state)\n\nAlso, what is draining you is your level of ignorance to real facts. Things like the amount of money that goes into paying for incentives for big business to get richer and richer. Or like paying CEO's 40 million+ dollars. And ignorant ppl like you get mad about some disabled person living off what... $600 a month? \n\nGeez grow up and educate yourself.
946714
There is nothing wrong with welfare perse.  I think most peole agree that every once in a while people need help.  The problem comes in when the "hand up" becomes a "hand out."  So long as it exists, the welfare system will be abused and gamed by the savvy and the needy will suffer from lower benefits creating a reliance on the system because they can't afford to get off the system.  The problem is that the entire system is flawed.  If the objective is to get people off welfare and into the work force, when are those recieving benefits "punished: when they try?  Here's an example:  Young girl, single mother has one child.  Monthy benefit = $613.  Rent = $420.  Utilities = $40.  She wants to go to college, earn a degree, find a job and get off the system - the whole point of welfare, right? Tution = $1,500.  Books = $300.  Daycare = $800.  Transportation = $20 buss pass.  Obviously the math tells you she can't afford it.  So she applies for a student loan or grant to pay tution, books and daycare.  What happens?  Benefits are cut off because she "earned" more than 1/3 or her benefits.  How does this motivate anyone to get off the system?  \n\nAnd for those of you who say, "Get a job and go to college when you can pay for it!"  Okay, we'll go there.  Monthly benefit = still $613.  Daycare = still $800.  The young mother can earn no more that $200 p/m (so as not to exceed the 1/3 rule) giving her $813 p/m in income.  Daycare = $800 ... $13 left for rent?  Again, where is the motivation to get off the system?  \n\nYes, I agree.  People shouldn't have children they can't afford to feed.  But if you have EVER had unprotected sex or had a mishap with a condom - well my friend, yoo too could be among the thouseands expecting a child you didn't paln and can't afford.  Yes abortion/adoption is always a choice and mant do go that rount.  But never say "That's what I'd do if it were me."  Because if you've never been pregnant, you have NO idea how you'd feel or what you would do ... Judge not ...\n\nTake it from a former 17 year old mother, who was on welfare, put herself through college, took lame low paying jobs and finally work my butt off to a 6 figure job!
735476
i beg to differ but yes you can \ngo to social services and apply for government\nassistance and tell them\nthe bum won't help you with the childs welfare\nand just see how fast he goes to court
898021
Unfortunately you can't.  If the State deems him worthy of assistance, then he is poor.  The state can offer you some assistance if you really need it.
824739
Try the welfare office
652218
The only way to pay bills with no income is to find someone that is willing to support you.  You'd be better off finding a decent job and not getting yourself in debt.  That way you can lead a happier life.
1177709
I have a big problem with this.  I have always worked hard and hate that my money is going to lazy people.  I think that the only way someone should get help is if they have a disablility.  Not just people wanting to live on welfare and medicaid!!!  All those that answer this question with "I am proud to be on Medicaid"        --------------------GO GET A JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
70292
yes it can; with immediate funds to live on, with child support payments with daycare and job training,\nwith medical assistance, counseling, child care training. Welfare seems to be a dirty word, but in most states it's an opportunity to become self sufficent.  yes I work in the Aid to Familys Div of labor, NY
303061
Go to Social Services, Salvation Army,and Churches to see if they can help you out. I take it you need rent assistance to find a new place or stay in the place you are in. These resources may help you. Good Luck.
170265
so shy,\nI really feel bad for people in your situation.  But fear not, there are a few things you can do.\n1.  Being that you asked this on a religious board, I'm assuming you belong to a church.  The first thing you need to do is talk to your church leader about this.  They can take up a collection for you to get you out of some immediate debt.  \n2.  You need to really decide what is luxury and need and cut out the luxury for now.  For example, if you subscribe to cable, cancel it.  Unless you need the internet for work, cancel it.  There's an extra $50 a month right there.  \n3.  You can see if you qualify for welfare.  Your local welfare office can help you with this.\n\nI hope this helps and God bless you with your finances.
1000484
LIfe is not fair. Adults don't get to do EVERYTHING (as you put it) that they want to do, why should you? They are the ones that gave birth to you, raised you, clothed you, fed you, gave you money to buy things with, and this is their thanks? You can always file for emancipation, but you have to prove that you are able to live independently and support yourself, which it doesn't sound like you could do. You could alway tell the Child protective services that they abuse you, then you could live in foster care, where they make you eat your own puke (my aunt's adopted son did at one foster home he lived in before his adoption), and they get money to make you do it. Stop sniveling and be thankful that you have TWO parents that love you enough to care where you're at, whether you're hungry, whether your clothes are clean, blah blah. Many kids are LUCKY to have even one parent these days, and are tripley blessed if that ONE cares about them.