Introduction
Welfare programs are a necessary part of social security in the United States. They meet the citizens’ basic needs and provide medical, housing, payment, food, educational, and childcare assistance to those in a difficult financial position (Popple & Leighninger, 2019). Eboni Logan is an example of a citizen who needs governmental assistance in providing decent care for her child if she chooses to parent.
Main body
Provided that Eboni lives in the state of New Jersey, she has a few options suitable for her situation. The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) provides the following childcare services that Eboni can apply to (State of New Jersey, 2020). The New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit lessens the amount of taxes that have to be paid by individuals or receive tax refunds. To get a refund, the individual should file the federal tax form. Home Energy Assistance will help low-income families pay for the heating costs of the household.
It is also important that Eboni understands what child care programs might be available to her in the long run. NJ FamilyCare is the State Children’s Health Insurance Program that provides health insurance to families with low income (State of New Jersey, 2020). Early Childhood Education division, as well as the Division of Family Development, the Division Developmental Disabilities, and the Office of Licencing in cooperation with Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies of the state are there to inform parents on the basics of providing the best care for their children.
Conclusion
To conclude, Eboni Logan has various options for child care if she chooses to parent. The state public assistance will help her raise her child and provide for the health and wellbeing of both the mother and her baby. Eboni’s social worker has to explain all the options the girl has and help her choose those that will help her go through the first years of parenthood and will be suitable for the family from a future perspective.
References
Popple, P. R., & Leighninger, L. (2019). The policy-based profession: An introduction to social welfare policy analysis for social workers (7th ed.). Pearson Education.
State of New Jersey. (2020). Department of Human Services: Family programs. Web.