Links to the local newspaper coverage of our "Don't Turn Away, Ohio" news conference:
The Athens Messenger
The Athens News
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
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Don't Turn Away, Ohio
- DTAOhio
- The failure on the part of government to ensure that all families have sufficient income to meet their basic human needs has caused holes in the financial safety net to steadily worsen over the years. Our government’s failure to prioritize the needs of the poorest of the poor is causing increased hardships among those least suited to survive them. Simultaneously, other challenges facing many of these same families are growing worse as a result of insufficient support for basic child welfare, mental health and substance abuse programs. These issues are bound together. It is virtually impossible to resolve many of the behavioral health issues families are facing when they must focus all of their energy on simply surviving. We must place a greater priority on financial resources for the poorest of the poor. We understand that, in these difficult economic times, many working poor families are struggling and need assistance. We certainly support all efforts to provide as much as we possibly can to aid these families. But we feel very strongly that support should not come at the expense of those who are still even poorer and have even fewer services available.
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My name is Lyda Gunter.
I am a grandmother and a caregiver of a child w/ a genetic disease.
Recently my daughter wrote a letter to Senator Voinovich asking why there is a discrepancy in what qualifying parents/caregivers receive monthly & what foster home providers receive. He tap danced & ended his letter by saying the process was being examined. It is my opinion that he's still not getting the thrust of the question. Its obvious he strongly sides with the foster care system, as opposed to aiding caregivers of otherwise forgotten children.
On April 30th there is a group of concerned citizens meeting in Columbus to educate & express our hopes for change. Some of the participants in the rally will be meeting w/ members of the legislative body.
Please - everyone consider joining me as we combine our energies toward a more equitable resolve.
For further information you may contact:
“Safe & Stable Families Campaign for Kinship Care, Poverty Reduction and Health Care for All Ohioans”
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Location : Trinity Episcopal Church
125 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 PM
OEC’s Mobilization Day will be a Day of Action
to impact Ohio Policies on Kinship Care Supports
& Health Care for Low-Income Ohioans
Child Care is Available. Please RSVP.
Call 1-877-862-5179 for more information
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